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House Bill 1248 would pay districts for the number of students at the beginning of the school year, rather than use information from previous years as a funding base.
South Dakota lawmakers say it's about time that canine cops get the same protection as their two-legged partners.
A man charged as an accessory to attempted murder in the shooting at the Lakota Nation Invitational has changed his plea to guilty. In exchange, Joel Little will be sentenced for a lesser charge: accessory to aggravated assault.
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved Black Hills Power's request for a 20 percent interim increase in electric rates starting April 1.
Department of Motor Vehicles supervisors said up to 75 percent of people are bringing the correct paperwork to get or renew a license.
A veteran Pennington County deputy is charged with reckless driving for a February accident that left an elderly woman in critical condition.
David Roney and Mary Jo Roney pled not guilty to two counts of aggravated child abuse and one count of child abuse.
No one would argue that areas devastated by natural disasters shouldn't get federal aid. But when it comes to just pork barrel bucks, South Dakota reigns supreme. The Taxpayers for Common Sense watchdog
Supporters in the House called it "do or die" time for the theater, which has operated in the park for 64 years.
Last week, the number was $52-million. This week, lawmakers recommend trimming existing programs even more to try and avoid using any reserve funds to balance this year's budget.
Amber Solay, 45, will spend the next six months in the state penitentiary and the next five years on probation for taking her kids, ages five and seven, to the United Arab Emirates.
A recent survey suggests teachers aren't as concerned with their paychecks as they are with student performance.
State senators will figure whether or not they approve birthing centers, Monday.
Lawmakers hope third time is a charm for Sanford Lab.
Statistics show distracted driving causes nearly 20 percent of accidents nationwide.
The city of Sturgis is under investigation for its handling of last month's election on an annexation measure.
Seven men are accused of conspiring together to obtain free waste-removal services from Rapid City for a local trash hauler.
Rapid City school board members narrow down their search for the next Rapid City Area Schools superintendent from 36 candidates to six.
It's not too late to get flood insurance.
Any police officer will tell you, K-9s are part of the force. But unlike a human officer, killing, abusing or tormenting a police dog carries minimal penalties. Our Katy Urban reports on a potential law that could change the status quo.
Deaths on South Dakota's roads are up for 2009, according to data just put on the state Public Safety Department's website. While the annual crash data report for 2009 has not been released, the preliminary
Senators voted 22-12 to confirm Gov. Mike Rounds' decision to appoint John Cooper to the Game, Fish and Parks Commission.
Inclement weather or grasshoppers could ruin an otherwise pretty picture for the Ag industry in 2010.
The technology exists to land a plane in heavy fog but it's too expensive for the Rapid City Regional Airport.
The Rapid City planning commission is going to give nearby homeowners a chance to have their say on April 8.
A year after the Dow reached a 12-year low, consumers are warier and thriftier. Such traits can take root when a generation gets truly scared about finances.
