South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a bill making deepfake pornography a felony, among other public safety laws.

South Dakota joins the majority of states with similar measures protecting public speakers ranging from political advocates to community newspapers with small budgets.

A new poll shows U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson leads the Republican governor race but may face a runoff. Toby Doeden of Aberdeen is ...

This week, Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen will be joined by a delegation of South Dakota leaders for a trade mission to ...

Supporters say the psychedelic can help veterans with PTSD and those with treatment-resistant depression. By John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight A synthetic version of psychedelic mushrooms will be ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Congressman Dusty Johnson is officially on the ballot for South Dakota Governor. A ...

South Dakota lawmakers approved a $7.5 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027, a 2.4% increase from last year.

The Emerson College poll commissioned by KELO-TV showed Johnson on top with support from 28% of respondents, while Doeden ...

During the legislative session that ended last week at the state Capitol in Pierre, there were numerous bills introduced by ...

Rep. Dusty Johnson proposes “Launch South Dakota,” investing $2M from the Future Fund to expand grants, coaching and venture ...

South Dakota lawmakers passed a $7.5B budget and property tax relief bills in the 2026 session, while also taking up data ...

Kristi Noem had a long history of missteps, scandals, and idiotic moments before Donald Trump tapped her to lead the ...