Local/State Headlines
House Passes Bill to Allow Concealed Weapons on College Campuses
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) -- The South Dakota House approved a controversial bill today (Thursday) allowing holders of enhanced concealed carry permits to bring firearms onto public university and technical school campuses. Senate Bill 100 passed on a 55-14 vote after extensive debate focused on campus safety, constitutional...
Mar 07, 2025
House Passes Bill to Loan School Funds from Housing Program to Douglas District Near Ellsworth
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) --- The South Dakota House approved a bill today (Thursday) that provides a $15 million interest-free loan from the state housing infrastructure fund to the Douglas School District to construct or expand school facilities near Ellsworth Air Force Base. After intense debate over using the Housing Inf...
Mar 06, 2025
Gov. Rhoden Signs Bill Removing Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipelines
PIERRE - Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a bill that strips eminent domain authority from companies building carbon pipelines Thursday, giving opponents of the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline final victory. That victory has been years in the making for landowners opposed to Summit's ability to use eminent domain to get easem...
Mar 06, 2025
Airport Funding Bill Advances in South Dakota Legislature
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) - A bill providing grants for airport terminal improvements across South Dakota moved forward today (Thursday) in the state legislature, despite concerns about funding sources. The House Appropriations Committee voted 7-2 to pass Senate Bill 127, which would appropriate funds for airport terminal im...
Mar 06, 2025
New Tariffs Threaten South Dakota Agriculture with Economic Uncertainty
South Dakota's agricultural community is bracing for significant challenges as new tariffs, announced by the Trump administration, loom on the horizon. With the state's economy heavily reliant on agriculture, which generated $14.7 billion in cash receipts in 2022 and accounts for 13.9% of its GDP, the proposed 25% tari...
Mar 06, 2025
World/National Headlines
Today's Headlines (04/24/25)
In 2024, scammers stole a record $16.6 billion, a 33% increase from 2023, with over a quarter million complaints and an average loss of $19,000. Ransomware posed the greatest threat, with a 9% rise in complaints, and those over 60 reported the most los...
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Today's Headlines (04/23/25)
Pope Francis's funeral is scheduled to take place at St. Peter's Square on Saturday. World leaders, including President Trump, are expected to attend. After the funeral, Francis will be interred in the Basilica of St. Mary Major. A papal conclave will ...
Apr 23, 2025
Today's Headlines (04/22/25)
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff known for his humble style and progressive views, passed away at 88 due to a stroke. He was admired for his dedication to the poor and critiques of capitalism and climate change. His death drew global mour...
Apr 22, 2025
Today's Headlines (04/21/25)
DHL Express will halt deliveries over $800 due to cost increases and U.S. Customs regulations linked to Trump administration tariffs. The change, effective now, will impact shipments from China to the U.S., causing delays. (UPI) A slow-moving storm br...
Apr 21, 2025
Today's Headlines (04/18/25)
A shooting near Florida State University's Student Union resulted in two deaths and six injuries. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, was shot by responders and hospitalized. He is the son of a sheriff's deputy and had access to his m...
Apr 18, 2025