Ruling for Lincoln County group, state says, could let unhappy neighbors prevent ‘essential government functions’ ...

Should the state of South Dakota have to adhere to local zoning regulations if it’s seeking to build a prison? Neighbors in ...

The South Dakota Department of Corrections says a state prisoner died. Brian Wright, 54, passed away at the Mike Durfee State ...

The South Dakota Supreme Court could make a decision in the case of Neighbors against the State of South Dakota. It’s a dispute over zoning rules for the planned location of a new men’s prison in Linc ...

Here's a look at some of the major bills that made it to Gov. Larry Rhoden's desk — and those that didn't — this year.

While in the city, Rhoden visited Northern State University, BAE Systems and the ATEC Academy at Central High School. Here's ...

The agenda is out for the first meeting next week of the group that will recommend what direction South Dakota should head on ...

Kristi Noem announced plans to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency, raising questions about the future of ...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) — The South Dakota Supreme Court heard arguments late this morning in a lawsuit over a proposed new ...

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden was successful in passing his property tax measure, but he was unable to find enough support for the state's $825 million prison project. Growing anti-pipeline ...

Meanwhile, South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden had his own ... an appropriation meant to fill a funding gap for the state Department of Corrections project. After the bill died on a 34-35 vote, there ...