South Dakota’s two largest airports are asking for help as they work on expansion plans. The Sioux Falls Airport is asking for 30-million dollars to build a new concourse and add new gates. Rapid City is requesting help for a 200-million dollar multi-phase project.

KPOT BBQ and Hot Pot, a national traditional Korean barbeque and Asian hot pot restaurant, has set an opening date in Sioux Falls.

After 50 years of dedication to the people of South Dakota, Feeding South Dakota continues to fight food insecurity in the state.

Authorities in Brookings County responded to a pickup truck that fell through the ice on Oak Lake on Saturday.

A longtime Chief Warden for the State of South Dakota has asked legislators to reconsider spending nearly a billion dollars on a new men’s prison in Lincoln County.

House Bill 1017, which would require school districts to accept cash payments for admission to school events, failed Thursday despite receiving 34 supporting votes and 32 dissenting votes on the House floor.

Two bills proposing South Dakota start new school choice finance options were both killed in the House Education Committee on Wednesday.

First-term Republican Sen. John Carley of Piedmont brought Senate Bill 51, which is similar to legislation that’s popped up in North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. Louisiana in particular has a new law requiring schools to post the Ten Commandments, but that’s been stopped by a lower court.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - South Dakota’s tourism industry hit record numbers again last year. The state welcomed nearly 15 million visitors, a 1.4% increase from 2023. Tourism spending jumped over $5 billion, a 2.8% increase, generating nearly $400 million in state and local taxes.

February's food competitions include the 2nd annual Southside Slamwich, the inaugural Sioux Empire Pizza Battle and taco contest Bite Sized Showdown.

Actor and former bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno will make a stop in Sioux Falls this weekend to raise money for the Voices Against Cancer Family Fund.