MADD South Dakota and state GFP Department launch 2025 Boating and ATV Impaired Driving Prevention Campaign

Mothers Against Drunk Driving® and the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks are partnering to promote safe boating and ATV riding habits this summer. The joint effort aims to educate communities about the dangers of operating boats, personal …

Mexican national sentenced in South Dakota for Illegal Reentry after Deportation

A U.S. District Judge in South Dakota has sentenced a Mexican man convicted of Illegal Reentry after Deportation. The sentencing took place on June 2, 2025. Anselmo Flores-Nava, 35, was sentenced to time served, which was approximately four months. Flores- …

This is why you might hear an explosion in south Liverpool today

A former factory will be razed to the ground as explosions ring out across south Liverpool this weekend. Almost two years after a former printing hall in Speke closed, details have been revealed about plans to knock it down in a hail of noise. When …

North squad prevails 28-21 over South team in Shrine Bowl 67

KEARNEY, Neb — The North team won the 67th annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl football game 28-21 on Saturday at Ron and Carol Cope Stadium. The North lead 8-7 heading into the break thanks to and 11-yard touchdown pass from Omaha Burke’s Nate Collins to Omaha …

South Dakota lawmaker expresses concern over big, beautiful bill spending

Second Measles Case Confirmed In South Dakota

PIERRE — A second measles case has been reported in South Dakota. According to a press release, the South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH) is notifying the public of potential measles exposure at two locations in Pennington County (Rapid City). The …

South Dakota state representative expresses concern over ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A state representative from Rapid City weighed in on the Big Beautiful Bill, expressing concern over the bill’s spending. President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, which is in the Senate, has most recently spawned headlines as a feud …

Jefferson knocks off Lincoln in South Dakota state softball tournament

Jefferson softball coach Ed Whiting always knew he wanted to substitute her in as a pinch hitter.  He just wasn’t sure when. The moment arrived in the top of the fifth inning when Whiting inserted Cavaliers freshman Makenzie Bierman. She made an immediate …

Paws of Hope South Dakota hosting weekend rummage sale in Harrisburg

HARRISBURG, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Paws of Hope is a new charity organization located in Harrisburg that helps pet owners in need of assistance. “I’ve been an animal lover my whole life. I have a passion for animals. I’ve worked for the Humane Society. I …

South Dakota county auditors begin voter list maintenance process

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Ensuring the security and integrity of fair elections has always been a long-standing commitment in the Mount Rushmore state. South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson recently announced the beginning of the voter list …