South Dakotans Head to Polls for High-Stakes Primary Election

Voters across South Dakota are casting ballots today in a wide-ranging primary election that will determine party nominees for key federal, state, and local offices. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, with races on the ballot …

Tornado Warnings Spread As Hail Storms Batter Parts Of South Dakota

Tornado Warnings Spread As Hail Storms Batter Parts Of South Dakota(Bridgewater, SD) — Quarter-sized hail was spotted in Emery, South Dakota on Sunday. The ice fell as multiple tornado warnings were issued throughout the southeast part of the state. McCook …

Boys State Announces ’26 South Dakota State Officers & Honors

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Boys State Announces 2026 South Dakota State Officers and Honors A total of 129 high school junior and senior boys participated as delegates in the 83rd Annual Session of the American Legion Boys State of South Dakota. The …

Motorcycle crash kills South Dakota man in Buffalo County

TOWNSHIP OF GILMANTON, Wis. (WKBT) — A motorcycle rider from South Dakota died Saturday evening after crashing on a Buffalo County highway while navigating a curve. The 56-year-old man from Sioux Falls lost control of his motorcycle at around 6 p.m. on …

South Dakota Election Primer

June 1, 2026 WASHINGTON (AP) — South Dakota’s governor, the speaker of the state House, the state’s lone representative in Congress and a businessman will face off in a competitive Republican primary for governor on Tuesday. Primary voters will also choose …

Special Education Performance reports now available for South Dakota public schools

The South Dakota Department of Education has posted annual reports providing school districts’ performance on improving the educational outcomes of students with disabilities.   These reports address the federal requirements under Part B of the Individuals …

South Dakota man dies after losing control of his motorcycle on Highway 37 curve in Buffalo County

BUFFALO COUNTY (WQOW) - A 56-year-old man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died after losing control of his motorcycle on Highway 37 in the Town of Gilmanton on May 30. According to the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened around 5:56 p.m …

Residency Doesn’t Matter Much in Miss South Dakota Contest

Published 2026-06-01 by Cory Allen Heidelberger In a major disappointment, the judges at this weekend’s Miss South Dakota contest in Brookings did not crown the gal from Timber Lake who monologued on a unicycle for the talent competition. In another …

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Dakota's state primary

WASHINGTON — South Dakota’s governor, the speaker of the state House, the state’s lone representative in Congress and a businessman will face off in a competitive Republican primary for governor on Tuesday. Primary voters will also choose nominees for …

South Dakota Joins Coalition Urging Stronger Online Protection for Children