South Dakota's plan to build an $825 million men's prison complex in rural Lincoln County has sparked clashes of opinion.

Fort Pierre can be considered to be the oldest community in South Dakota. According to historical fact Pierre Choteau settled ...

State Rep. Will Mortenson, R-Fort Pierre, speaks in the South Dakota House of Representatives on Feb. 4, 2025. (Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight) Fort Pierre Republican Will Mortenson told ...

Here’s a first look at meetings of our South Dakota state government’s boards and commissions, as well as the 2025 ...

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – In a move that one lawmaker said would lead to “locking up librarians,” South Dakota legislators advanced a bill 38-32 on Thursday at the Capitol in Pierre ...

Lawmakers voted 34 to 35 to reject a House bill that would have moved about $148 million from the state's general fund to an construction fund.

Representatives were split on whether transgender people should get a birth certificate or driver’s license that accurately reflects their gender.

President Donald Trump’s federal employee layoffs have hit South Dakota.  Under the new administration’s attempt to streamline government efficiency, hundreds of ...

100th Legislative Session 2025 – Week 6 by Rep. Mike Weisgram (R- Fort Pierre) (Feb. 21, 2025) ...

South Dakota House Bill 1052 made it out of the House of Representatives and is headed to the Senate. The House advanced the bill 49–19, showcasing a level of support that surprised even its advocates ...