Private employers say they were pushed out of state prisons
Mark Milk, left, and Terry Van Zanten stand outside a Metal Craft Industries building and talk about changes at the state Department of...
Former inmates lament loss of prison employer and its ‘family’ atmosphere
From left, Mark Milk, Terry Van Zanten and Aaron "Coco" Andrews of Metal Craft Industries. (John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight) South Dakota Department...
Open primaries would make South Dakota a ‘right to vote’ state
Voting booths at a vote center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. (Danielle Prokop/Source NM) I’ve been a Republican since 1972 when...
This Is What It Means When You See Green Porch Lights
Most of us don't really put a lot of thought into what kind of bulbs we use for our porch lights. In fact, the...
SD DOC testing visiting pilot program for state prisons
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC) has implemented a pilot program that may lead to the reintroduction...
Price of a Mega Millions chance will rise to $5 in 2025
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Some big changes are coming soon for the Mega Millions lottery game , whether or not the...
Americans earn their Social Security. It’s their money.
(Sponsored content) - Americans work hard and pay into Social Security. If Washington doesn't take action, in 10 years Social Security could be cut...
Judge dismisses all claims in Hideaway Hills lawsuit
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota Fourth Circuit Court Judge Eric Strawn dismissed all claims in Hideaway Hills residents' class-action lawsuit against the...
South Dakota Teacher of the Year selected
FORT PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Thursday evening, the 2025 South Dakota Teacher of the Year was announced during a special recognition...
Everything you need to know about the Black Hills’ most dangerous animals
SOUTH DAKOTA - The Black Hills of South Dakota are home to a wide variety of fascinating wildlife which are worthy of interest and...
