South Dakota slides in latest child well-being ranking

South Dakota has fallen five spots in an annual national ranking that summarizes child well-being data. At 26th in the nation, policy experts pointed to some key areas of concern. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's latest Kids Count Data Book said...

The Dinosaurs That Once Roamed South Dakota

South Dakota has been a major hub for paleontology in the past three decades. Some of the most famous dinosaurs in history have been unearthed right here in the Mount Rushmore State. Here's a look at the five most prominent dinosaurs that once...

Second measles case confirmed in South Dakota; Possible exposure in Rapid City

PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Health is warning the public of possible measles exposure at two locations in Rapid City following confirmation of the state's second measles case this year. Officials say the infected individual...

Baseball in Rapid City has challenges going forward, but future is brighter than ever

Editor's Note: This is the final part of a three-part series on the Rapid City baseball landscape. With mild temperatures and rainy elements rolling through the Mount Rushmore State, the boys of springtime have gently transitioned into becoming...

South Dakota doctors concerned with advance of measles into state

Measles is here in South Dakota. Amid a nationwide outbreak, health professionals want to spread the word — measles shots are safe and effective. The outbreak officially reached South Dakota after Department of Health officials said it was...

36-year-old sold her childhood home in Wisconsin to live and travel in a truck she spent $50,000 renovating: 'I don't have a single regret'

Ashley Kaye's father passed away in 2015 and she inherited her childhood home — a three-bedroom, one-bathroom house in Waterford, Wisconsin. "I started thinking, 'Did I really want to live here forever?' Of course, because I didn't really want to...

UPDATE: South Dakota authorities say 95-year-old man found safe

UPDATE 9:00 P.M.: According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, Mr. Tornberg has been found safe. They expressed their thanks to all involved in the search today. UNION COUNTY, S.D. (KTIV) - South Dakota authorities are looking for a 95-year-old...

Forever 605 Day highlighting tourism opportunities across South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Falls Park is one of eastern South Dakota’s most well-known sites to residents and tourists alike, joining a number of other hot spots for tourism in the state. On 605 Day, Travel South Dakota is launching its...

South Dakota to mark Forever 605 Day on June 5

Travel South Dakota PIERRE— June 5 isn't just another day. It's Forever 605 Day, a time for South Dakotans to unite and celebrate the state’s only area code — and learn how to keep it beautiful and welcoming for all. Now in its third year, the...

UPDATE: Missing 95-year-old South Dakota Man Found

A happy ending to a very tense story in Southeast South Dakota. Safe and Sound Authorities say 95-year-old Union County Resident Gordon Tornberg has been located and is safe after he was reported as missing Thursday (June 5) morning. He was found...

Forever 605 Day - South Dakota's very own holiday

It’s Forever 605 Day in South Dakota– a nod to the state’s one and only area code, 605. Now in its third year, Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says Travel South Dakota’s focus this year is on specific action items: Explore beyond Preserve nature Honor...

Rapid City Airport travel up as airport works to grow

Additional Lane Restrictions For Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls

Starting Friday, June 6, 2025, motorists can expect significant traffic changes along South Cliff Avenue. Construction crews will begin essential infrastructure improvements. The northbound travel lanes will be temporarily shut down from the Big...

South Dakota records best pheasant season in 13 years, state parks department says

A male ring-necked pheasant. (Photo by Travel South Dakota) PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – Hunters bagged more pheasants last fall in South Dakota than they have for 13 years, the state department of Game, Fish and Parks said Thursday....

DOH reports first measles case in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has reported the state’s first case of measles in 2025. According to a release sent Monday afternoon, a man in Meade County developed the infection after traveling...

South Dakota State claims NASA Blue Skies victory

SDSU Marketing & Communications BROOKINGS — Four mechanical engineering students from South Dakota State University found a way to make drones more useful for farmers and won a prestigious NASA contest in the process. The first-place SDSU team was...

Measles reported in South Dakota as vaccination rate declines

By Jay RoeThe Brookings Register BROOKINGS — For the second straight year, measles has arrived in South Dakota. The state health department announced Monday that a Meade County adult had tested positive. “We did have a case in 2024, and that was a...

Upcoming Sioux Falls Construction projects to affect traffic

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Sioux Falls announced several road construction projects that begin on Friday and will impact travel within parts of the city. Drivers are urged to use caution and reduced speeds while traveling...

Sioux Falls Police Looking For Gas Station Shooting Suspect

Public Safety Alert: Due to the violent nature of this crime and the fact that the suspect remains at large, police warn there may be ongoing danger to the Sioux Falls community. Sioux Falls Police are actively searching for a gunman involved in a...

Catch Live Music This Summer With AMPT In Downtown Sioux Falls

We are so lucky in Sioux Falls to have all of the opportunities to take in live music performances. The Levitt here in town is the perfect example of that, with over 50 free live performances throughout the summer. Now, Dakota News Now is...