The South Dakota House has approved a bill denying eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines like one Summit is planning to build there and in Iowa

After 50 years of dedication to the people of South Dakota, Feeding South Dakota continues to fight food insecurity in the state.

Authorities in Brookings County responded to a pickup truck that fell through the ice on Oak Lake on Saturday.

South Dakota voters are going through their own period of adjustment as Larry Rhoden settles into his new job as governor. Many voters, especially those who live on the east side of the state, are still unfamiliar with the longtime West River politician.

Two bills proposing South Dakota start new school choice finance options were both killed in the House Education Committee on Wednesday.

First-term Republican Sen. John Carley of Piedmont brought Senate Bill 51, which is similar to legislation that’s popped up in North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. Louisiana in particular has a new law requiring schools to post the Ten Commandments, but that’s been stopped by a lower court.

A longtime Chief Warden for the State of South Dakota has asked legislators to reconsider spending nearly a billion dollars on a new men’s prison in Lincoln County.

Hundreds of people gathered in South Dakota on Wednesday for a hearing regarding a second attempt by Summit Carbon Solutions to gain a permit for the project.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - South Dakota’s tourism industry hit record numbers again last year. The state welcomed nearly 15 million visitors, a 1.4% increase from 2023. Tourism spending jumped over $5 billion, a 2.8% increase, generating nearly $400 million in state and local taxes.

Despite the slow developments in this case, Addison's family has not given up on their search efforts. Throughout various social media posts, Addison's family has shared their worries and grief throughout local South Dakota communities. However, the family has decided "to go into further extremes" to find Addison.

With ice fishing season in full swing, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks wants to emphasize the importance of staying safe on the ice.