South Dakota company on mission to save DOD $1 billion

Miss South Dakota's Teen Competition underway in Brookings

Seven young women– ages 14 to 18– from around South Dakota are in Brookings competing for the title of Miss South Dakota’s Teen 2025 (May 29-30, 2025). The winner will be announced Friday night. The Miss South Dakota Scholarship Program’s mission is to …

South Dakota Prison Dismantles Major Drug Smuggling Operation

A major drug-smuggling ring has been uncovered inside South Dakota's correctional facilities. How is it happening? The Department of Corrections says an internal investigation has revealed three methods that were being used to get dangerous contraband …

Tanager Golf Excels at Region 2A, Madison, Dakota XII

BERESFORD — The Vermillion Tanagers qualified for state with a runner-up finish in the Region 2A Girls’ Golf Tournament, Friday in Beresford. Sioux Falls Christian earned the team title, shooting a 318. Vermillion (329) and West Central (332) claimed the …

Trial set to begin in June for man charged in Dakota Dunes murder

UNION COUNTY, S.D. (KTIV) - It’s been more than two years since a woman was found dead inside her apartment in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota and now the man charged in her murder is expected to stand trial next month. Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales is facing a …

Winds push smoke from Canadian wildfires south into U.S.

Breadcrumb Trail Links Canada World Author of the article: Associated Press Corey Williams And Sarah Raza Published May 30, 2025  •  3 minute read This handout image courtesy of the Manitoba government shows a wildfire burning near Lac-du-Bonnet, Man., on …

Winds push smoke from Canadian wildfires south into US and compromise air quality

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Author of the article: Published May 30, 2025  •  3 minute read Article content By Corey Williams And Sarah RazaArticle content Recommended Videos Article content Air quality in some parts of the United States is being …

Details scant in early South Dakota DOC prison drug bust report

The South Dakota Department of Corrections is claiming victory over an alleged drug smuggling ring operating in its state prisons, but certain details about the bust remain limited. DOC Secretary Kellie Wasko announced in a May 29 press release that state …

Wildfire smoke moving in over East River South Dakota

Canadian wildfire smoke is descending upon eastern South Dakota, but the National Weather Service says it’s not a major concern. Aberdeen NWS meteorologist Brian Cromwell said the north-to-south smoke is too high in the atmosphere to merit an air quality …

South Dakota DOC investigation uncovers drug smuggling operation at State Penitentiary

May 29, 2025 SIOUX FALLS, S.D.-The South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC) is speaking out on the recent deaths of three inmates incarcerated at the State Penitentiary recent weeks. A total of nine inmates being held by DOC have died this year. In …