The Yankton Police Department saw up-and-down numbers across its various categories for calls for service from 2023 to 2024.

CROFTON, Neb. — When she entered a recent art contest, Claire Marsh learned she had a prayer at winning.

PIERRE — New South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden deflected questions about his political future during his swearing-in ceremony Monday at the Capitol.

If watching the snow fall from inside is getting old, there are plenty of options in the area to get those out of the house. The Yankton Community Library helped those unaware by hosting local businesses and groups for their “Embrace the Chill” event Sunday afternoon

PIERRE — The South Dakota House of Representatives advanced a bill 49–19 that would ban the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines, sending the legislation to the state Senate.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans tired of switching their clocks twice each year, in March and November, could have three legislative proposals to choose from this year to inch toward ending the practice.

Two bills that would mandate the acceptance of cash for certain transactions met different fates Monday morning at the Capitol in Pierre.

“The Sun Won’t Come Out Tomorrow: The Dark History of American Orphanhood” by Kristen Martin; © 2025, Bold Type Books; 352 pages.

PIERRE — The office of Larry Rhoden has announced his plans to be sworn in as the 34th governor of South Dakota.

Republican former Lt. Gov. Matt Michels addressed the South Dakota Senate on Friday at the Capitol in Pierre, signaling his role in the soon-to-be administration of Larry Rhoden.

VERMILLION — No injuries were reported when a two-stall garage was destroyed by fire in Vermillion Saturday afternoon.

South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem will be the nation’s next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after the U.S. Senate confirmed her nomination Saturday.

Increasing pet care costs may be turning good pet owners into bad pet owners, with more and more opting to give up their pets.

WAYNE, Neb. — Rusty Ruth has been recognized for the roads that he has traveled to help improve the performances of college theater students.

WASHINGTON — When the ceremony was moved indoors, Adam Lange and Isabelle Heimes nearly lost their chance at the last moment to perform for this week’s inauguration for President Donald Trump.

This year’s City election race will be wide open as Mayor Mason Schramm confirmed to the Press & Dakotan he is not seeking reelection this spring. He joins two other commissioners — Amy Miner and Jerry Webber — who are also stepping down.

If lawmakers approve Gov. Kristi Noem's proposal to cut the state tobacco prevention fund, , anti-tobacco advocates say more children are likely to use tobacco and nicotine products, more adults will die early and the state will pay millions of dollars in new health care costs over the long run.

South Dakota lawmakers endorsed a bill 10-3 on Friday in Pierre that would prohibit the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines.

PIERRE — Work to respond and recover from June 2024 flooding that ravaged the southeastern corner of South Dakota, including McCook Lake, will cost state government nearly $3.5 million, according to state officials.

Roman Dimaksyan often gets phone calls from people looking for work. It hurts his construction company, and bothers him, when he has to turn them down.

PIERRE — Legislation concerning open records and open meetings was a recurring topic this week in the South Dakota Legislature.

BROOKINGS — It starts slowly. A tree here, a shrub over there.

Richard Suing is being honored as the 2025 January Employee of the Month at the South Dakota Human Services Center (HSC) in Yankton.

A Yankton man has pleaded not guilty in connection with the New Year’s death and beheading of his girlfriend.

CANTON — A Beresford driver facing murder and manslaughter charges for the 2023 deaths of his three young passengers will return to court in March.

In the fight against suicide, Mount Marty University (MMU) wants people to walk together because, “No one should walk alone.”