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5 things to know about open government
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (223+ words) (SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH) - This week is Sunshine Week " a national observance highlighting the importance of openness and transparency in government at all levels. South Dakota NewsMedia Association and partner members " the newspapers and digital news outlets across the state…...
Takeaways from the 2026 South Dakota legislative session
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (1070+ words) (SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH) - The main run of the South Dakota Legislature came to a close last week with lawmakers passing a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year that starts July 1. Here are key storylines to come out of…...
Annual Women in Science Conference Inspires Next Generation of STEM Leaders
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (477+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - For Emily Berry, a love of the outdoors is what first sparked her curiosity about science. Spending time outside raised more and more questions for her " questions about the tiny, often invisible processes happening all around us....
Political Pulse: State Senator Randy Deibert and Rep Nicole Uhre-Balk on session
18+ hour, 47+ min ago (111+ words) Political Pulse: State Senator Randy Deibert and Rep Nicole Uhre-Balk on session'KOTA Territory News Political Pulse: State Senator Randy Deibert and Rep Nicole Uhre-Balk on session Sen. Rounds backs housing affordability bill described as largest in 30 years Investigation underway into…...
South Dakota authors sign books at Barnes & Noble exploring area history
20+ hour, 19+ min ago (230+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Two South Dakota authors with ties to the region held a book signing this weekend, presenting their co-authored work alongside individual titles rooted in the history of the Plains. Mary Lewis and Philip S. Hall signed copies of…...
District weighing proposal to rename elementary school after President Trump
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (200+ words) COLTS NECK, N.J. (News 12 New Jersey) - A school district in New Jersey is considering whether to rename one of its elementary schools after President Donald Trump. The proposal to rename Conover Road Primary School in Monmouth County is getting mixed reactions…...
“These bills topped them all” Rhoden signs what he says is the largest property tax cut into law
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (176+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Governor Rhoden has signed what he says is the largest property tax cut in South Dakota's history into law. The two bills at hand are Senate Bill 96 and Senate Bill 245. The governor signed both bills at a…...
Governor Rhoden signs state’s largest property tax cut into law
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (381+ words) PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Thursday marked the last day of the regular legislative session, and it was a historic day as Governor Larry Rhoden signed the largest property tax cut in state history. Senate Bill 96 allows counties to impose a…...
Rapid City mayor outlines city strengths, challenges at Rotary Club’s State of the City event
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (169+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Community leaders gathered Thursday at the Rushmore Hotel for the Rapid City Rotary Club's State of the City event, receiving an update on the current condition of Rapid City and Pennington County. Mayor Jason Salamun led the…...
Gaming grants: Millions for Deadwood, thousands for rest of state
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (1558+ words) RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - While the city of Deadwood gets about $7 million a year in gaming taxes for historic preservation, the entire rest of the state gets just $200,000 annually. Two separate $100,000 grant programs are funded through Deadwood gaming tax revenues to…...