Spahr appointed to South Central district judgeship

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has appointed Bismarck attorney Marina Spahr to an open judgeship in the South Central Judicial District, effective Sept. 15. Spahr has practiced civil and criminal law for more than 30 years, both in pri­vate practice and govern­ment …

Crunch time has arrived for northeastern South Dakota's baseball teams

AG Jackley warns South Dakotans to be careful about storm weather repair scams

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued a warning to be careful of transit vendors offering to do storm repairs. “In the aftermath of severe weather, scammers often prey on vulnerable homeowners with promises of quick …

South Dakota Celebrates Big Milestones with Adventure, Wildlife, and Wild West Charm

Disclaimer: This Inside South Florida segment is sponsored by Travel South Dakota. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and does not reflect the same of WSFL-TV. Looking to add a bit of adrenaline and wide-open beauty to your next vacation? South …

South Dakota Mines Volleyball Team Achieves Academic Excellence Again

The South Dakota Mines Volleyball Team has distinguished itself academically, receiving the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the seventh consecutive year. This recognition is given to teams that maintain a collective …

High court blocks N. Dakota redistricting ruling that would gut key part of Voting Rights Act

Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a lower-court ruling in a redistricting dispute in North Dakota that would gut a landmark federal civil rights law for millions of people. The justices indicated in an unsigned order that they are likely …

Feeding South Dakota receives large donation from local church

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Back in April, South Dakota’s largest hunger-relief organization felt the Trump administration’s federal cuts, saying the cuts led to a 14 percent reduction in their food inventory and 148,000 meals lost in that month alone. …

High beef prices give South Dakota ranchers opportunity to regain financial footing

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - High beef prices are providing an economic opportunity for ranchers in South Dakota. Ground beef prices rose nearly 12 percent year over year in June, to $6.12 per pound. All uncooked steaks rose 8 percent to about $11.50 per …

ICE approves partnership with the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - In an effort to enforce federal immigration law on violent criminals and drug dealers in the Mount Rushmore state, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley recently announced the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement …

South Dakota has one of the highest rates of at-risk youth

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A new report sheds light on the challenges facing youth across the country —and South Dakota is among the states with the highest number of at-risk youth. With 13% of young Americans neither working nor attending school, a new …