Bill to allow publicly funded charter schools in South Dakota narrowly advances

South Dakota lawmakers advanced a bill to allow charter schools in a 4-3 vote. The proposal would authorize publicly-funded, ...

Political Pulse: Democratic Candidate for Governor Dan Ahlers on his bid to lead South Dakota

Dan Ahlers, former state lawmaker and the current executive director for the South Dakota Democratic Party has thrown his hat ...

Sales tax increase remains a top idea for lawmakers to ease property taxes

Rep. Tim Czmowski convinced the House taxation committee to buy in on two increases to the state’s sales tax in order to eliminate school-related property taxes.

Black Hills Energy and the Rapid City Rush team up to help residents save money this winter

Rush players traded ice skates for surge protectors and other weatherization gear to help people save money this winter.

Political Pulse: Democratic Candidate for Governor Dan Ahlers on his bid

Rep. Tim Czmowski convinced the House taxation committee to buy in on two increases to the state’s sales tax in order to ...

House panel advances bill to eliminate school property taxes on owner-occupied homes

Today, I’m picking up some drumsticks and learning how to play the temple blocks with the New Horizons Community Band.

After Minnesota church protest, states including South Dakota move to crack down on disruptions

Republican legislators in several states are advancing felony-level penalties, raising First Amendment concerns.

Homeowner holds alleged burglar at gunpoint until deputies arrive in Custer County

Custer County homeowner holds alleged burglar at gunpoint until deputies arrive. Man armed with knife arrested after burglary ...

Rapid City residents set recycling record with holiday lights program

Today, I’m picking up some drumsticks and learning how to play the temple blocks with the New Horizons Community Band.

“Wouldn’t be running if I didn’t think it was possible” Dan Ahlers on his bid for Governor

Former Lawmaker and current executive director of the South Dakota Democratic Party Dan Ahlers sat down with KOTA Territory News on Tuesday to discuss his bid for governor.

Attorney General Marty Jackley joins coalition opposing federal rule on abortion drug access

Today, I’m picking up some drumsticks and learning how to play the temple blocks with the New Horizons Community Band.

Gov. Rhoden Signs 10 Bills into Law

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following 10 bills into law: SB 50 updates the reference to the Internal Revenue Code to reflect current federal law for the ...