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...

U.S. National Parks, national monuments and more public lands will be free on Juneteenth—and 5 other days this year

With summer right around the corner, it's time to get outside and enjoy the Great Outdoors. The US National Parks service will be offering no-cost admission to all of its parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite on Juneteenth as...

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...

Does Nothing Showing Include the Weather?

HOW FAST CAN A FIRE SPREAD? What is the fire doing below you? These are vital considerations when responding to the unknown. Do you ever acknowledge past weather as an indication of present fire potential? Remind yourself of a fire’s growth...

Rapid City Airport travel up as airport works to grow

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...

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...

Bill of the Month: A Medicaid patient had a heart attack while traveling. He owed almost $78,000

On Christmas Day at the WaTiki indoor water park, Hans Wirt was getting winded from following his son up the stairs to the waterslides. Wirt’s breathing became more labored once they returned to the nearby hotel where they and Wirt’s girlfriend...

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...

With National Guard troops and Marines being deployed across the country, our democracy is at risk

It has been 60 years since National Guard troops were last deployed to any state against the wishes of that state’s governor. In the 1960s, during the Civil Rights revolution, Alabama Gov. George Wallace tried to forcibly obstruct the...

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....

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...

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...

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...

South Dakota Reports First Measels Case of 2025

South Dakota has become the 33rd state to record a case of measles in 2025. Infection Details The Department of Health is reporting that an adult in Meade County (County Seat: Sturgis) developed a measles infection after traveling internationally....

Sioux Falls Sidewalk Repairs To Close Parts Of Minnesota Ave.

Sioux Falls Motorists should be aware of upcoming sidewalk repair projects that will close parts of Minnesota Ave. West 85th Street Construction Zone. Both the eastbound and westbound outer lanes of West 85th Street will be temporarily closed...

Panic as world's most contagious disease strikes favorite US travel spot

A popular US summer spot is on red alert after two travelers were diagnosed with measles while passing through the state, potentially infecting others.A child passenger under five traveled with family to Ontario, Canada, where a measles outbreak...

South Dakota sees first measles case of 2025

June 3, 2025 PIERRE, S.D.–South Dakota’s Department of Health announced on Monday the first case of measles in the state in 2025. The patient is a Meade County man who traveled internationally. The department’s Dr. Joshua Clayton says those with...

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...

South Dakota State rodeo team to send six to nationals

SDSU Marketing & Communications BROOKINGS — After 10 collegiate competitions, hundreds of hours of practice and more than 5,000 miles traveled, six members of the South Dakota State University Rodeo team have qualified for the 2025 College...