Carter Sanderson becomes first South Dakotan & Pierre native to be drafted to the NHL

Pierre’s Grey Zabel made history earlier this year by becoming one of the few South Dakotans to be drafted to the NFL. It was a very proud moment for South Dakota, and especially for those from Pierre who saw him grow up, go onto play at NDSU and then onto …

South Dakota representative proposes cutting home property taxes in half

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A South Dakota state lawmaker wants to cut property taxes for homeowners in half. The Legislative Task Force for Comprehensive Property Tax got together in Pierre this week where state Representative Jon Hansen brought up the idea …

Marty Jackley to run for South Dakota's lone congressional seat

Marty Jackley could be trading in his position of South Dakota attorney general for the state's lone congressional seat. Jackley plans to run for U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson's job in 2026, the attorney general confirmed to the Argus Leader in a phone …

Could South Dakota homeowners get a massive cut in property tax?

South Dakota attorney general sets sights on sole House seat held by Dusty Johnson

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) could face a strong primary challenger in the 2026 midterm elections from his home state’s attorney general.South Dakota’s at-large congressional seat has been held by Johnson since 2019. But state Attorney General Marty Jackley …

South Dakota plans to be part of NWS solution

News South Dakota plans to be part of NWS solution The governor of South Dakota says his state will be part of the solution as the U.S. cattle industry continues to monitor the spread of New world screwworm in Mexico. Larry Rhoden says having the right …

Updated 'Move Over Law' goes into effect on South Dakota roads on July 1

PIERRE — A newly updated ‘Move Over’ law goes into effect across South Dakota on July 1, 2025, expanding protections for authorized vehicles occupying the shoulder of the highway with amber, yellow, or blue warning lights. The expanded law now requires …

A sunglasses-wearing donkey? That means creative coffee in central South Dakota

KIMBALL, S.D. — What began as a college homework assignment more than a decade ago has grown into a small-town coffee brand with two interstate locations, a growing customer base and a mascot that’s hard to miss: a sunglasses-wearing donkey. Amy Gough was …

US Supreme Court ruling clears way for online pornography restrictions in South Dakota

By John HultSouth Dakota Searchlight A Friday decision by the U.S. Supreme Court set the stage for a law restricting access to online pornography to take effect Tuesday in South Dakota, but the ruling doesn’t shield the state from lawsuits. In Free Speech …

Former Southside softball standout finishes college career at South Dakota State

Madi Conklin is ready to turn the page on the next phase of her life after finishing her career as a college softball player. At the same time, Conklin admits it is a difficult phase leaving the sport she grew up loving and playing. “I will miss everything …