SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and Democratic challenger Dan Ahlers highlighted their differences on several key issues during their final debate of the 2026 campaign Monday. One major focus was the future of data centers in South Dakota. Ahlers argued local governments should have greater auth...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Former South Dakota Governor and current Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has filed for divorce from her husband, Bryon Noem. Court documents show the filing was made September 28 in Hamlin County and cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the divorce. The Noems have been married ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - A Rapid City man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in a major fentanyl trafficking operation in western South Dakota. Federal prosecutors say 32-year-old Brendon Williams pleaded guilty in June to conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. Investigators identified W...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - South Dakota Senator John Thune is praising the Senate's passage of the Protect College Sports Act, legislation designed to create nationwide rules for student-athlete compensation through name, image, and likeness, or NIL, agreements. The bill passed the U.S. Senate by a vote of 77 to 22 and repres...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - South Dakota Mines will host a public discussion Friday focused on the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on education, engineering, research, and the workforce. The event, titled The Future of Artificial Intelligence, will take place from noon to 2 p.m. in the Surbeck Center Beck Ball...