Free birth certificates, ID cards for homeless people endorsed by House committee
State Rep. Kadyn Wittman, D-Sioux Falls, testifies to a legislative committee on Jan. 30, 2024, in Pierre. (John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight) PIERRE...
South Dakota House Passes Bill Streamlining Medical Requirements for Diabetic School Bus Drivers
The South Dakota House has approved Senate Bill 60, which modifies the requirements for school bus drivers, particularly those with diabetes. Previously, diabetic drivers...
South Dakota Senate committee nixes idea of redesigning state flag
PIERRE, S.D.-A proposal to commission a group to create a new state flag in South Dakota failed to clear a Senate committee Monday morning....
NDN Collective awards nearly $8 million to build Indigenous wealth
The NDN Collective in Rapid City, South Dakota, has announced 200 grants totaling $7.9 million to rebuild the wealth of Indigenous families across Minnesota...
Senator Rounds’ bill would ban lab-grown meat from school lunches
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - The School Lunch Integrity Act of 2024 would prohibit cell-cultivated meat in school lunches and breakfasts. Senator Mike Rounds...
Kristi Noem requests joint session to brief state legislature on ‘war zone’ at southern...
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) has requested the South Dakota legislature to host a joint session with her so she can brief...
Senate State Affairs Committee defers state flag design commission bill
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A bill that would've created a South Dakota state flag design commission was deferred to the 41st...
IRS launches new pilot program to file taxes in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The IRS has launched a pilot program in a dozen states - including South Dakota - allowing...
Committee rejects bill to study and potentially redesign South Dakota state flag
Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight - A bill that would create a commission to study and possibly propose a new state flag design to...
Gasoline Prices Dip in South Dakota as National Average Sees Uptick
Gasoline prices in South Dakota have dropped by 2.8 cents per gallon over the past week, averaging $2.75/gallon. This marks a 13 cents per...
