Noem: ‘I think the last two administrations have failed our tribes’
PIERRE, S.D (KELO) - The governor's office in Pierre has a relationship with tribal leadership that's unlike the relationships with a city's mayor or...
Pink hunting gear bill moves to Senate
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) - South Dakota hunters may start seeing a new color while out in the field: pink. Republic Rep. Jessica Bahmuller's sponsored...
Crews work on preventing wildfires in western SD
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) - You may have noticed some smoke in some parts of western KELOLAND Thursday. Crews were starting fires Thursday to...
Photos of 1910-20s history from female state employee
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - A number of photos in a historical collection show a woman often in the presence of several men. She's...
Senate panel moves to limit local authority in pipeline regulation
An audience listens to a hearing on proposed pipeline legislation at the Capitol in Pierre on Feb. 15, 2024. (Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight)...
POET: South Dakota primed for savings with new E15 incentive
POET, the world's largest biofuel producer, today applauded Governor Kristi Noem and the South Dakota Legislature for passing Senate Bill 78, legislation which provides...
South Dakota Farmers Union Legislative Day 2024: Local Farmers and Ranchers Discuss Property Rights
The South Dakota Farmers Union Legislative Day 2024 focused on property rights. Many attendees, including first-time participant Clayton Rentschler, a property owner from Egan,...
This Amish Buffet Has Some of the Best Fried Chicken in All of South...
Looking for a satisfying meal in South Dakota? Consider a visit to The Dutch Pantry, an Amish buffet nestled in Chouteau, a quaint town...
Democrats call for Republican behavior accountability
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) - Democrats are outnumbered by Republicans 94-11 in the South Dakota Legislature. While admitting they know they need to work across...
South Dakota takes step toward expanding concealed carry to public school campuses
PIERRE — In a last ditch effort to create additional safety standards for schools, a Senate committee approved a bill that would allow expanding...