PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning residents about an increasing number of sweepstakes scams. Jackley says several victims have filed formal complaints with the state’s Consumer Protection Division against the fraudulent telemarketers. Many victims who have filed complaints believed they were working with Publisher’s Clearing House. However, the victims […]

MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, S.D. (AP) — Young people who visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial this year will have a new area to gather for programs directed at them. Cheryl Schreier with the memorial says a new permanent youth exploration shelter will be built at the end of the presidential trail. She says rangers have […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The First Lady of South Dakota says 16 birthing hospitals in the state have pledged to reduce the number early deliveries done for non-medical reasons. Linda Daugaard says she and North Dakota First Lady Betsy Dalrymple have challenged birthing hospitals in both states to reduce early elective deliveries. Early elective […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Police in Rapid City have identified the man whose body was found in a city park. Officers found the body of 55-year-old Webster Allen Twohawk, of Rapid City, on Tuesday. An autopsy has been conducted but no clear preliminary cause of death has been identified. The Rapid City Police Department […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Thousands of South Dakota residents are among those who obtained financial assistance to pay for health insurance through the nation’s health overhaul and could be affected by the latest legal challenge to the law. The U.S. Supreme Court met Wednesday to determine whether residents of South Dakota and about three […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls police say a public argument over a drug debt that ended with gunshots led officers to find nearly 2.5 pounds of drugs. Authorities say they found they found almost two pounds of suspected synthetic marijuana, about half a pound of marijuana and $4,000 in cash in 19-year-old Vernon […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A resolution to finalize the name change of Shannon County to Oglala Lakota County, which voters overwhelmingly approved in November, is sailing through the Legislature. The Senate State Affairs Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to send the resolution to the chamber floor. Rep. Kevin Killer, a Democrat from Pine Ridge, said […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Parents of children with autism have successfully expanded a bill that would help ensure insurance coverage for a key type of behavioral health therapy that’s effective at treating the disorder. Aside from insurance, they may also need to reach out to professionals like those special needs tutors for the education of […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Parents of children with autism have successfully broadened a bill that would help ensure insurance coverage for a key type of Autism Spectrum Disorder treatment. The House State Affairs Committee unanimously voted on Wednesday to approve the measure, which only applies to certain insurance plans. But lawmakers warned the broader provisions […]

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A legislative panel has passed a resolution to change the name of Shannon County to Oglala Lakota County after voters overwhelmingly approved the new name in the November election. The Senate State Affairs Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to send the resolution to the chamber’s floor. Democratic Rep. Kevin Killer of […]