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South Dakota State's Hunter Wallster receives NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

South Dakota State's Hunter Wallster receives NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

SDSU Sports Information BROOKINGS — South Dakota State’s Hunter Wallster becomes one of 42 spring athletes to receive the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, as announced by the NCAA on Monday. “Congratulations to Hunter on this tremendous honor that...

Kristi Noem faces social media backlash for portrait post amid Texas flood tragedy: ‘Who cares??’

Kristi Noem faces social media backlash for portrait post amid Texas flood tragedy: ‘Who cares??’

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem drew fierce criticism online after she asked her Instagram followers to help choose a Western-themed portrait of herself to be displayed in the South Dakota State Capitol — just as devastating floods in...

New policy at Humane Society amidst over-capacity

New policy at Humane Society amidst over-capacity

RAPID CITY, S.D. — An overwhelming influx of surrendered animals is pushing the Humane Society of the Black Hills past its capacity. A staggering 42 animals were surrendered to the facility on Tuesday alone. The recent flood of arrivals comes as...

Diesel the Dog finds forever home after 16 months in Black Hills Humane Society

Diesel the Dog finds forever home after 16 months in Black Hills Humane Society

RAPID CITY, S.D. — A 7-year-old terrier mix who became a long-term resident at the Humane Society of the Black Hills has finally been adopted after more than a year of waiting. Diesel, a dog known for his big smile and wiggly butt, spent 16 months...

Villanueva Wins South Dakota Junior Pre-Teen Title

Villanueva Wins South Dakota Junior Pre-Teen Title

A Yankton girl who recently shined in a regional beauty pageant is headed for the national event. Laura Villanueva, 10, of Yankton was crowned the South Dakota Junior Pre-Teen winner at the National American Miss (NAM) beauty pageant last month in...

South Dakota man jailed, accused of decapitating his mother

South Dakota man jailed, accused of decapitating his mother

Bowen Fladland (Codington County Jail) CLARK, S.D. (KFGO KWAT) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says 36 year-old Bowen Jay Fladland has been charged with the death of his mother in Clark. Jackley confirms that the victim was...

Sioux Falls picks June for next city election

Sioux Falls picks June for next city election

The next election for Sioux Falls mayor and City Council will be June 2, 2026. The date represents a change from municipal elections in April that was mandated by the South Dakota Legislature in a move intended to boost turnout. The choice for the...

28th LRS Fuels Flight Best in the Air Force

28th LRS Fuels Flight Best in the Air Force

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, SOUTH DAKOTA, UNITED STATES 06.16.2025 ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- The 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight at Ellsworth Air Force Base has earned the title of Best Fuels Flight in the Air Force for 2024,...

Husker volleyball's Rebekah Allick signs fans' truck, shirts, and more during meet and greet in South Dakota

Husker volleyball's Rebekah Allick signs fans' truck, shirts, and more during meet and greet in South Dakota

Husker volleyball's Rebekah Allick hosts meet and greet in South Dakota THE 12TH BEFORE THE HOUSTON CHRISTIAN GAME. WELL, IT’S NOT EVERY DAY A HUSKER VOLLEYBALL PLAYER HAS A MEET AND GREET OUT IN SOUTH DAKOTA, BUT THAT’S EXACTLY WHERE YOU CAN FIND...

South Dakota Native Named New Houseguest on 'Big Brother' Season

South Dakota Native Named New Houseguest on 'Big Brother' Season

A Burbank, South Dakota, resident is about to embark on one of the biggest mental challenges on reality television. Season 27 of Big Brother on CBS is about to premiere on Thursday, July 10th. 16 new Houseguests from across the nation will live...

Gas Monkey Garage's Richard Rawlings Kicks Off First Annual Trans Am Takeover at Gas Monkey Sturgis

Gas Monkey Garage's Richard Rawlings Kicks Off First Annual Trans Am Takeover at Gas Monkey Sturgis

STURGIS, S.D., July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard Rawlings, founder of the iconic Gas Monkey Garage and owner of Gas Monkey Sturgis, partners with East Bound and Down, a Smokey and the Bandit Tribute, to debut the first annual Trans Am Takeover...

ICYMI: Listen to Kalen DeBoer's Interview on ESPN Sioux Falls!

ICYMI: Listen to Kalen DeBoer's Interview on ESPN Sioux Falls!

South Dakota native and Alabama Crimson Tide Head Football Coach Kalen DeBoer will be in Sioux Falls this week for Sanford Sports Night at the Sanford Pentagon. He joined Overtime with Bert Remien on Wednesday to talk about his offseason, his...

New northeastern Sioux Falls prison estimated to cost $725M

New northeastern Sioux Falls prison estimated to cost $725M

South Dakota's Project Prison Reset task force recommended a $650 million budget for a new men's prison in Sioux Falls, despite expert estimates of $725 million. Two potential sites near Interstate 229 were chosen, with the final decision left to...

Analysis: How the One Big Beautiful Bill might impact South Dakota

Analysis: How the One Big Beautiful Bill might impact South Dakota

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio. On July 4, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law. The budget package reshapes federal policy and implements the president's domestic agenda. Our Dakota...

He's Back! Fan-Favorite Daly Commits to Sioux Falls Sanford Intl

He's Back! Fan-Favorite Daly Commits to Sioux Falls Sanford Intl

John Daly will be back in Sioux Falls this Fall to take place in the Sanford International, as the two-time major winner headlines the latest commitments to the tournament this week. Daly is joined by Angel Cabrera and Ken Duke as the latest...

The Surprising Missing Link In Sioux Falls' Dining Scene

The Surprising Missing Link In Sioux Falls' Dining Scene

When it comes to having your food options covered, the Sioux Falls dining scene pretty much has it all. With one exception. Fast Food Favorites Technomic recently dropped its list for the Most Popular Restaurant Chains in America, and nine of the...

Charges dismissed for South Dakota man accused of sexually exploiting a minor

Charges dismissed for South Dakota man accused of sexually exploiting a minor

NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KTIV) - The charges for a North Sioux City man were dismissed by the state. The five charges filed against Matthew Vanderpool of North Sioux City were dismissed, according to court documents. Matt Vanderpool(KTIV)According...

Sports Briefs: Latest S.D. Amateur Baseball poll, Watertown to host 4-H rodeo

Sports Briefs: Latest S.D. Amateur Baseball poll, Watertown to host 4-H rodeo

WATERTOWN — There's a change at the top in this week's South Dakota amateur baseball rankings. The Winner-Colome Pheasants are the new No. 1 team in Class B and the Renner Monarchs now share the No. 1 spot in Class A with the Harrisburg Woodies....

Top Camping Spots In The U.S.: South Dakota And Minnesota

Top Camping Spots In The U.S.: South Dakota And Minnesota

If you're looking to enjoy some of the top camping experiences in America, you won't have to travel far. Camping app The Dyrt scoured reviews from its vast community of users to rank the ultimate American campgrounds for its list: 2025 Best Places...

The Nicolaysen Art Museum Hosts First Thursday Art Walk with Five Grand Opening Exhibits

The Nicolaysen Art Museum Hosts First Thursday Art Walk with Five Grand Opening Exhibits

Casper, Wyo – The Nicolaysen Art Museum is excited to host Five Grand Opening events on July 10th, the first Thursday Art Walk. The museum will host a reception to open these vibrant and informative exhibits from 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM. The...

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