SOUTH DAKOTA, - A nationwide debate over access to abortion medication is intensifying as anti-abortion groups push for more states to require in-person medical visits, ultrasounds, and waiting periods before patients can receive abortion pills. The effort comes as federal officials continue reviewing regulations gover...

CUSTER, S.D. - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission is expected to approve a new concessionaire contract for Custer State Park this week, selecting Xanterra Travel Collection to oversee lodging, dining, retail, and other visitor services. Xanterra would replace U.S. Hotel and Resort Management, a South Dako...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Council has voted to postpone approval of a proposed artificial intelligence policy, directing city staff to develop a more detailed and comprehensive version of the guidelines. The proposed policy outlines six key principles for the use of artificial intelligence by city employees, in...

STURGIS, S.D. - The Sturgis City Council approved an agreement with the South Dakota Department of Transportation that allows access to city property to haul materials needed for upcoming Interstate 90 improvements. The agreement is tied to a 2025 land sale in which the City of Sturgis sold approximately 48 acres in th...

RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Rapid City Area School Board has approved spending $775,000 to support literacy programs during the 2026-27 school year. The funding comes from a $3.1 million South Dakota Department of Education grant awarded to the district last year through the Elevating Literacy Across South Dakota initiative...