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The body of a South Dakota woman, who disappeared last month off the coast of an island near Indonesia, was recovered Sunday (October 6) and authorities now believe she died after being attacked by a shark. The Sun is reporting that 68-year-old Colleen Monfore, no hometown given, was with six...

The South Dakota Department of Corrections revealed more details about the prison lockdown from last month, including photos of confiscated contraband, in a news release.

The South Dakota Department of Corrections says it will rebuild three sweat lodges dismantled during a weekslong lockdown at the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls. The DOC started what it described as a “proactive” lockdown to perform a facility-wide search for contraband on Sept. 15. Last week, the agency sent a press release saying it […]

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Smoke and haze from wildfires burning to the west are drifting eastward, impacting air quality in northeastern Wyoming and far-western South Dakota. These hazy conditions are expected to persist through Tuesday in Gillette, the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota, said. A high-pressure system...

CAMP RAPID, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Tracy Graves, of Castlewood, was promoted to the rank of colonel in the South Dakota Army National Guard in a ceremony held on Camp Rapid, on Oct. 3. Col. Graves is a full-time employee of the SDNG serves as the South Dakota Army National Guard Deputy...

Two-hundred and seventy-three "noncitizens" will be removed from South Dakota's voter roll prior to the 2024 general election. According to a Monday press release from the State Department of Public Safety, the agency "discovered the need for this correction and worked with the South Dakota Bureau of Information and Telecommunications to implement a fix and ensure election integrity." ...

See the audio attached above to listen to the full news update/podcast. Each day, SDPB brings you statewide news coverage. We then compile those stories into a daily podcast. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify. On today's update... In November, South Dakotans will vote on whether to place abortion rights into...

PIERRE, (KCCR) — A Madison, South Dakota man is arrested Sunday night by Pierre police after leading law enforcement on a slow speed pursuit through Pierre. Pierre Police Captain Dusty Pelle says officers were dispatched around 6:45 pm to a traffic complaint of a possibly impaired driver who was swerving and tailgating other drivers near the intersection of Pierre Street and Sioux Avenue. Officers tried to stop the vehicle near Capitol and Ash Avenues but the driver, identified by police as 33 year-old Justin Olson of Madison did not stop. Multiple law enforcement units were following Olson with lights and sirens on. Olson finally stopped near Oneida Avenue and Pleasant Drive. Olson was found by officers to have been drinking alcohol. He was arrested and taken to the Hughes County Jail on charges including Second Offense D-U-I, Driving with a Suspended License, Eluding, Failure to Maintain Insurance, No Seat belt, Open Container, Stop Sign Violation and Unsafe Lane Change.

TAMPA, F.L. (Dakota News Now) — Doug Tobin calls home a place so many of his fellow native South Dakotans dream of living during those brutal winter months. His Tampa area condominium is a one-block walk to a beach on the Gulf Coast. His second story balcony views are of an intercoastal waterway surrounded by palm trees and his condo complex pool — open and warm year-round, of course.

(South Dakota News Watch) - So far in the post-pandemic period, the South Dakota economy is humming along nicely, though some new economic indicators reveal concerns that growth might slow in the coming months or years. According to a recent financial forecast produced by the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors,...

The South Dakota Constitution includes a 135-year-old assumption that everybody worth mentioning in the document is a man, but voters could choose to modernize that language. Amendment E is one of seven statewide questions on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. It would replace male pronouns in the constitution such as “he,” “him” and “his” […]

FYI...should you receive a phone call from an organization claiming to be the South Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force or (ICAC) and they're asking you for money, the call is not legit. It's just scammers working another angle to try and relieve you of your money and personal...

Here is the South Dakota Media Volleyball Poll for the week of Oct. 7, 2024. Teams are listed with first place votes in parenthesis, record, points and previous ranking. RECEIVING VOTES: Elk Point-Jefferson (18-3) 2; Hamlin (15-1) 1; Sioux Valley (16-1) 1. CLASS B. 1. Chester Area (13) 19-2 65...

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Department of Tribal Relations will host the seventh annual State-Tribal Opioid and Methamphetamine Summit (STOMP) on October 21st and 22nd in Pierre. The event will bring together state, local, and tribal prevention providers and law enforcement to discuss how best to combat the drug epidemic in South Dakota.

Do you think you know what the Most Popular Halloween Candy is in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota?. Would you have picked any of these as the top Halloween treats for Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota?. Halloween candy spending is expected to reach $3.5 billion this year, according to the...

Have you ever wondered where bison go to relax and roll around in the dirt? South Dakota holds some hidden spots where these majestic creatures engage in their unique behavior known as wallowing. Bison wallowing helps them shed old fur, get rid of pesky insects, and cool off during hot days. These secret grounds are not just fascinating to watch but also play a crucial role in the ecosystem. Visiting these places offers a rare chance to see bison in their natural habitat, doing what they do best. Ready to learn more about these hidden gems? Let’s dive in!

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Hurricane Milton is a raging storm that is churning in the Gulf Of Mexico. The storm is currently at Category 5 status and is expected to weaken as it approaches the west coast of Florida. Tampa is looking to be stared down by the storm on Wednesday night, into early Thursday morning. Back here in the Black Hills, we are expecting clear skies to continue tonight as we see temperatures drop into the 50s in town. Unfortunately, smoke and haze will stick around through the overnight hours. Our smoke futurecast is showing moderate smoke over Western South Dakota and heavy smoke over NE Wyoming tomorrow morning, the heavy smoke will move over Western South Dakota by the afternoon and evening and will continue to be draped over the Black Hills through the day on Wednesday. The smoke is still in the forecast for tomorrow with temperatures getting warm once again. We will see the low 80s by the afternoon with plenty of sunshine shining behind that smoke in the upper atmosphere. Overnight tonight, temperatures make it into the 50s in Rapid City, but most of us will fall into the mid to upper 40s. A few spots on the SD Plains will see the upper 30s overnight. Overall, these temperatures are above average for the night with clear skies settling in. Tomorrow, temperatures make it back into the upper 70s and the low 80s for much of the region as mostly sunny skies dominate. Smoke and haze continue throughout the day across all of KOTA Territory. Smoke and haze continue through the next 2 days in all of KOTA Territory. Temperatures will likely fluctuate between the 70s and 80s over the next three days. We will see plenty of sunshine though. Rapid City will see the 80s through Thursday. Record warmth is possible on Thursday. The previous record is 87°, set in 2015. Then we are back into the 60s and 70s for the rest of the forecast.

Bath, S.D. – The South Dakota FFA Foundation has announced the recipients of five $100 scholarships for students who placed first in the 2024 South Dakota Regional Land Evaluation Competitions. The scholarships, aimed at encouraging and recognizing achievements in land and soil management, were awarded to:. Land evaluation scholarship...

Giant pumpkins headed to Riverview Christmas Tree Farm for a weigh-in, as part of Saturday's annual Greater South Dakota Weigh-Off.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota state tournament soccer starts on Tuesday. Stevens, Belle Fourche and Spearfish are the only three West River teams who have both their boys and girls teams in the postseason. You can find each team’s matchups in the video player above, or you can visit the South Dakota activities page here.