Proposals to restrict citizen-initiated ballot measures have cleared the South Dakota Legislature, and some are awaiting the governor’s consideration.

A suite of changes passed by the legislature toughen signature requirements and raise the vote threshold for changing the state constitution to 60 percent.

Lawmakers who voted against the bills said the changes disenfranchise South Dakotans who choose to travel after living most ...

Lawmakers introduced more than 50 bills during the 2025 legislation session proposing to alter South Dakota’s election laws.

PIERRE — A request to dismiss a court case involving the alleged embezzlement of $1.78 million in state and federal funds by a former South Dakota state employee has been denied. Tim Whalen, an ...

Investigators continue to search for information concerning the where-a-bouts of James. Anyone with information is asked to ...

They had no luck. Any South Dakota resident with leads or information about Curtis's whereabouts is highly encouraged to contact the Hughes County Sheriff's Office non-emergency number at 605-773-7470 ...

The Hughes County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 39-year-old Blunt man who has not been seen since March 5, 2025.

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2 a.m. local time. South Dakota currently observes Daylight Saving Time, but there have been efforts to change this. Only Hawaii and parts ...

The Hughes County Commission has been contemplating what day of the week and what time of day would be most convenient to hold their twice-monthly meetings. For the past several years, meetings were ...