After the disappointing turnout in South Dakota's local elections, we must ask ourselves why people are ignoring them

The votes are in. New members of the Rapid City Common Council and school board have been elected. But before we move on, can we please talk about something too many people are ignoring? The voter turnout. Just days ago, we honored Memorial Day, a solemn …

UPDATE: South Dakota authorities say 95-year-old man found safe

University Of South Dakota’s John Little Is Recipient Of 2025 Bush Fellowship

The Bush Foundation announced Tuesday a new cohort of 29 fellows. Among them is John Little, a Native student advocate, higher education equity leader and systems shifter at the University of South Dakota. The foundation picks fellows every year from …

South Dakota lost one of its legendary football players this week

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota has lost one of its legendary football players this week. Doug Eggers, who grew up in Wagner, played five seasons in the NFL, including along side Hall of Famer Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts. Eggers died this …

South Dakota Dept. of Corrections names new state penitentiary warden

The South Dakota Department of Corrections has named the next warden of the state penitentiary following years of high turnover at the position.  Joseph Roemmich is the new warden of the prison, according to Secretary of Corrections Kellie Wasko. “Joseph …

Jury deadlocks on manslaughter charge in fatal South Dakota crash

KENNEBEC, S.D. — A Lyman County jury reached a partial verdict Thursday in the second-degree manslaughter trial of Jan Bothma, convicting him on two misdemeanor charges but deadlocking on the most serious count. Bothma, 32, was found guilty of reckless …

South Dakota state high school softball tournament scoreboard for June 5, game schedules

Quarterfinal action at the South Dakota state high school softball tournaments kicked off on Thursday, with 12 games at sites in Aberdeen and Sioux Falls. The Class AA competition is taking place for the first time at Augustana's Bowden Field, while …

Original South Dakota BBQ Championships being held this weekend in Huron

The Original South Dakota BBQ Championships will be held in conjunction with Wheel Jam at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds on June 6-7, 2025. The event promises big flavor and fun for all ages.   The Kids Que is a hands-on opportunity for youth to fire …

Concerns over possible measles outbreak in South Dakota after first reported case

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - After a recent surge in measles cases across the U.S and the first confirmed case reported in South Dakota on Monday, there’s concern the cases could pile up in the Mount Rushmore state. According to the CDC, as of May 22, there’s …

Forever 605 Day highlighting tourism opportunities across South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Falls Park is one of eastern South Dakota’s most well-known sites to residents and tourists alike, joining a number of other hot spots for tourism in the state. On 605 Day, Travel South Dakota is launching its own …