South Dakota

NDN Collective Wins Discrimination Lawsuit Against Uhre’s Rapid City Hotel But Pays Penalty for Light Protest

NDN Collective Wins Discrimination Lawsuit Against Uhre...

Dakota Free Press, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:43

Racist hotelier and convicted assaulter Connie Uhre died September 5. No word on...

Couple People Think Sioux Falls Airport Seems Quiet

Couple People Think Sioux Falls Airport Seems Quiet

Dakota Free Press, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:43

KELO-TV gets two people to say business seems slow at the Sioux Falls airport: J...

Tourism Boosts Rapid City Economy, Shorts Workers

Tourism Boosts Rapid City Economy, Shorts Workers

Dakota Free Press, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:43

The Minneapolis Fed notes that tourism, along with relocating retirees, health c...

Inconsistency Abounds in HB 1004: Ismay Tries Again to Allow Recall of County Commissioners

Inconsistency Abounds in HB 1004: Ismay Tries Again to ...

Dakota Free Press, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:43

Rookie anti-government Representative Travis Ismay (R-28B/Vale) files the first ...

SB 5: Label Ballot Measures as Citizen-Led or Legislatively Proposed

SB 5: Label Ballot Measures as Citizen-Led or Legislati...

Dakota Free Press, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:43

The first bill affecting initiative and referendum is in the hopper, and surpris...

Lawsuit in 2022 overdose death offers window into drug problem in state prisons

Lawsuit in 2022 overdose death offers window into drug ...

South Dakota Searchlight, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:43

Jordan Ward isn’t one of the eight men killed by an overdose in a South Dakota p...

‘Moral leadership’ needed to stop South Dakota prison overdose deaths, inmates and activists say

‘Moral leadership’ needed to stop South Dakota prison o...

South Dakota Searchlight, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:43

Paul Cooper remembers when the crank radios showed up in Leavenworth. By then, h...

Montana inmates sue SD-based jail food service for Hepatitis C exposure

Montana inmates sue SD-based jail food service for Hepa...

South Dakota Searchlight, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:43

A recent lawsuit filed in federal court says that a contracted food preparation ...

Governor candidates say prison overdoses need stronger response

Governor candidates say prison overdoses need stronger ...

South Dakota Searchlight, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:43

The number of preventable prison deaths in South Dakota should spark serious res...

South Dakota outpaces neighbors in fatal prison overdoses

South Dakota outpaces neighbors in fatal prison overdoses

South Dakota Searchlight, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:43

No state that borders South Dakota has publicly confirmed a lethal overdose in a...

AAA: 388,000+ South Dakotans to travel for holidays

AAA: 388,000+ South Dakotans to travel for holidays

KELOLAND.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:43

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- More than 388,000 South Dakotans will travel at leas...

Made in America: The Buffalo Billfold Company

Made in America: The Buffalo Billfold Company

KELOLAND.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:43

At the Buffalo Billfold Company, every single leather product is made in house.

SDSU relishes chances to host nationally-ranked foes

SDSU relishes chances to host nationally-ranked foes

KELOLAND.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:43

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) -- Sunday marked the 19th time the South Dakota State wom...

Rapid City child abuse; Last minute shoppers; Mild week

Rapid City child abuse; Last minute shoppers; Mild week

KELOLAND.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:43

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Here's a look at this morning's top stories for KELO...

Shoppers head out for last-minute gifts

Shoppers head out for last-minute gifts

KELOLAND.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 10:43

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Stores in KELOLAND are welcoming the milder weather....

Improving open records law in SD an uphill battle for advocates

Improving open records law in SD an uphill battle for a...

South Dakota News Watch, Dec 20, 2025 - 06:11

South Dakota remains "on an island" when it comes to open records laws, which al...

Oldham-Ramona-Rutland Barely Survives Dissolution Vote, May Still Die by Open Enrollment and Inefficiency

Oldham-Ramona-Rutland Barely Survives Dissolution Vote,...

Dakota Free Press, Dec 20, 2025 - 06:11

Voters in the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland school district have decided not to dissolve...

Ain’t No Such Thing as a Free Lunch at Republican Convention… Unless You Donate Now!

Ain’t No Such Thing as a Free Lunch at Republican Conve...

Dakota Free Press, Dec 20, 2025 - 06:11

I’ve never run a political party, but if I did, I suspect I could do a better jo...

Attorney general charges inmate, former penitentiary employee in one of eight fatal prison overdoses

Attorney general charges inmate, former penitentiary em...

South Dakota Searchlight, Dec 20, 2025 - 06:10

The November overdose death of a state prison inmate in Sioux Falls has drawn ch...

Company that hired state’s former head of economic development benefits from $69 million in aid

Company that hired state’s former head of economic deve...

South Dakota Searchlight, Dec 20, 2025 - 06:10

Steve Westra was South Dakota’s commissioner of economic development four years ...

Closing statement in Grand Gateway Hotel lawsuit

Closing statement in Grand Gateway Hotel lawsuit

KELOLAND.com, Dec 20, 2025 - 06:10

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Pennington County jurors are determining whether a R...

What's the weather going to be like for Christmas week?

What's the weather going to be like for Christmas week?

KELOLAND.com, Dec 20, 2025 - 06:10

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Meteorologist Scot Mundt is not only looking forward...

Semi crash near Sturgis leads to loose cattle

Semi crash near Sturgis leads to loose cattle

KELOLAND.com, Dec 20, 2025 - 06:10

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A crash along Interstate I-90 near Sturgis lead to o...

Red Kettle Campaign needs last shopping weekend boost

Red Kettle Campaign needs last shopping weekend boost

KELOLAND.com, Dec 20, 2025 - 06:10

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign is one of t...

One stop shop for last minute holiday shoppers in SF

One stop shop for last minute holiday shoppers in SF

KELOLAND.com, Dec 20, 2025 - 06:10

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —Because of the snow the last couple of weekends, some ...

New charges filed for crimes inside prison walls

New charges filed for crimes inside prison walls

KELOLAND.com, Dec 19, 2025 - 00:49

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — KELOLAND News is learning about a number of charges i...

Premium vanilla bagged and bottled in Hartford

Premium vanilla bagged and bottled in Hartford

KELOLAND.com, Dec 19, 2025 - 00:49

It's a busy time of year for the production staff at Vanilla Bean Kings in Hartf...

Furniture Mission settles into new home

Furniture Mission settles into new home

KELOLAND.com, Dec 19, 2025 - 00:49

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) -- It's been just over a month since the Furniture Missio...

Extreme winds bring damages across the Black Hills

Extreme winds bring damages across the Black Hills

KELOLAND.com, Dec 18, 2025 - 20:54

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) --Rapid City and the Black Hills area saw extremely high...

Airport measles underscores vaccination importance

Airport measles underscores vaccination importance

KELOLAND.com, Dec 18, 2025 - 20:54

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) -- South Dakota physicians are emphasizing the importance...

How a giving tree is helping local caregivers

How a giving tree is helping local caregivers

KELOLAND.com, Dec 18, 2025 - 20:54

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- It looks a bit like a winter wonderland at Fireplace...

A windy 24 hours in KELOLAND

A windy 24 hours in KELOLAND

KELOLAND.com, Dec 18, 2025 - 20:54

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- It has been an active last 24 hours in KELOLAND. An ...

South Dakota gets $102K from Menards rebate settlement

KELOLAND.com, Dec 18, 2025 - 20:54

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has anno...

State tallies $43,000 in trooper overtime costs during Operation Prairie Thunder

State tallies $43,000 in trooper overtime costs during ...

South Dakota Searchlight, Dec 18, 2025 - 18:57

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says a saturation patrol initiative...

SD’s Rep. Johnson votes yes as US House passes bill to remove gray wolf protections

SD’s Rep. Johnson votes yes as US House passes bill to ...

South Dakota Searchlight, Dec 18, 2025 - 18:57

The U.S. House on Thursday passed, 211-204, a bill to remove Endangered Species ...

Special guests treated to Christmas at the Cathedral

Special guests treated to Christmas at the Cathedral

KELOLAND.com, Dec 18, 2025 - 18:57

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Christmas at the Cathedral kicks off its four-day ru...

L.J. Phillips Jr. enters transfer portal

L.J. Phillips Jr. enters transfer portal

KELOLAND.com, Dec 18, 2025 - 18:57

VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO) -- USD running back L.J. Phillips Jr. has entered the tr...

Aberdeen band director marching in Rose Parade

Aberdeen band director marching in Rose Parade

KELOLAND.com, Dec 18, 2025 - 18:57

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The Aberdeen Central High School band director Jerem...

Warrants issued in Lyon County Courthouse Burglary case

Warrants issued in Lyon County Courthouse Burglary case

KELOLAND.com, Dec 18, 2025 - 18:57

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- The Lyons County Sheriffs Office has offered an updat...

Hansen on education: quality, safety, choice, not 'woke'

Hansen on education: quality, safety, choice, not 'woke'

KELOLAND.com, Dec 18, 2025 - 18:57

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Education policy is a issue that's top-of-mind for ma...

South Dakota state economist says sluggish farm economy has held back sales tax revenues

South Dakota state economist says sluggish farm economy...

South Dakota Searchlight, Dec 18, 2025 - 16:46

SIOUX FALLS — South Dakota’s State Economist Derek Johnson told the state Bankin...

High wind history in Rapid City

High wind history in Rapid City

KELOLAND.com, Dec 18, 2025 - 16:46

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Western South Dakota, particularly Rapid City, is no...

Greyhound fire in Keystone now out

Greyhound fire in Keystone now out

KELOLAND.com, Dec 18, 2025 - 16:46

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The Greyhound fire just east of Keystone has been put...

Custer State Park temporarily closed

Custer State Park temporarily closed

KELOLAND.com, Dec 18, 2025 - 13:59

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Custer State Park is temporarily closed Thursday bec...

Shutdown-delayed analysis shows rising unemployment in half the states; South Dakota has lowest rate

Shutdown-delayed analysis shows rising unemployment in ...

South Dakota Searchlight, Dec 18, 2025 - 11:04

September unemployment rates rose in 25 states and fell in 21 compared with last...

100 mph winds overnight in Rapid City; Blizzard developing east

100 mph winds overnight in Rapid City; Blizzard develop...

KELOLAND.com, Dec 18, 2025 - 11:04

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Good morning KELOLAND. We are following several break...