South Dakota high school football polls ahead of Oct. 16-17 games

In the South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll, parentheses note first place votes, followed by team records, total poll points and ranking from the previous week. In the South Dakota Power 5 and coaches polls, parentheses note first place votes....

South Dakota's clean energy workforce, plastic as protection and Rapid City's multi-million-dollar opioid settlement question | Oct. 16

See the audio attached above to listen to the full news update/podcast. Each day, SDPB brings you statewide news coverage. We then compile those stories into a daily podcast. Subscribe on Apple On today's update... Clean energy and other green...

Top Party Colleges in South Dakota – Ranked

College is all about expanding your mind and exploring the world as much as it's about getting an education and gaining experience. But it can also be a time to let loose in that brief window between childhood and the full force of adulthood...

Pro Tennis players bring power and athleticism to Sioux Falls for the 2nd MarketBeat Open

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -We’ve got some incredible tennis coming back to Sioux Falls starting Sunday for 8 days. The 2nd MarketBeat Open returns with some of the best young tennis players in the world. Some are already competing at the...

Game time for Murray State vs. South Dakota State Saturday changed

By West Kentucky Star staff Oct. 17, 2025 | 12:23 AM | MURRAY Due to the threat of severe weather Saturday, Murray State's football game with second ranked South Dakota State is beiing moved from a 6 pm kickoff to a 1 pm kickoff at Roy Stewart...

Rapid City's Monument Ice Arena gets major lighting upgrade

RAPID CITY, S.D. — People attending Rush hockey this year will be seeing a new light show thanks to a major lighting upgrade. The lights are just one of the improvements at Rapid City’s Ice Arena at The Monument. Just ahead of the 18th season of...

Sioux Falls man pled guilty to manslaughter

vladek / Depositphotos.com Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) — A Sioux Falls man admits he killed his wife a year ago. Jimmie Ledbeter pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter in the death of Angie School, who was found strangled to death in her home....

Night of Hope furthers talks about Sioux Falls’ homelessness approach

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Thursday night, the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House hosted the 11th annual “Night of Hope for the Homeless.” Ten participants slept outside to raise awareness and funds for the shelter, and to continue the...

Sioux Falls Hopes to Transform Traffic With Stunning Street Art

Let’s be real, Sioux Falls traffic can be whacked at times. Between the questionable drivers, the occasional street racers, and those “You mean there's someone else on the road besides me, drivers?" Getting around South Dakota's largest city can...

Sioux Falls Roots of Brasil Needs Your Help Now To 'Stay Afloat'

Owning a business is not easy, and right now, a local Sioux Falls restaurant needs some extra love from us right now. Located on North Weber Avenue, Roots of Brasil is well-known for its authentic and creative Brazilian fare. They officially...

Wayne State Wildcats Dominate Sioux Falls in 3-0 Volleyball Sweep

#7 Wayne State dominated Sioux Falls in a decisive 3-0 victory, improving their record to 16-3 overall and 9-1 in the NSIC. Junior Channatee Robles and freshman Delaney Miller propelled the Wildcats' offense with a combined total of 31 kills. The...

Proceeds raised at an annual used book sale are going to women’s scholarships in South Dakota

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Book lovers unite as the American Association of University Women is back in Rapid City for the 60th edition of their annual book sale. People looking to buy their next interesting read can find AAUW at the Central States...

Rapid City native Becky Hammon leads Las Vegas to WNBA title

“She’s like the queen of adjustments,” point guard Chelsea Gray said. “She’s got so many tricks and philosophies and different things that she can do in the playoffs and in a series. I’ll take us in a series any day.” But it’s not just strategy,...

South Dakota students continue to outperform national peers on the ACT

South Dakota’s graduating class of 2025 continues to outperform the national average on the ACT, with an average score of 21.0 compared to the U.S. average of 19.4. This marks the fifth consecutive year that South Dakota students have scored...

South Dakota state employee indicted for falsifying investigative reports

SergPoznanskiy / Depositphotos.com Pierre, SD (KELO.com) — A new state law has produced an indictment against a state employee for falsifying investigative reports related to child abuse. 56-year-old Nova Collins of Spearfish faces a combined...

Rapid City Man Arrested in Connection with Father's Death

A 47-year-old Rapid City man was arrested Wednesday morning and booked into the Pennington County Jail in connection with the death of his father, 66-year-old Timothy Branch. The incident began in the early hours of October 8, when police and...

South Dakota benefits from Midwest green energy boom, but lags behind peers

Clean energy and other green jobs are up across the Midwest. While South Dakota has been part of that growth, it’s grown at a slower rate than regional counterparts. In the clean energy field, South Dakota tallies over 12,500 jobs, a record for...

Swim and Dive Host South Dakota for Two-Day Dual Meet Back in Robinson

Completed Event: Women's Swimming and Diving versus Sunflower Showdown on October 3, 2025 , Win , 692, to, 508 Final Oct 3 Women's Swimming and Diving 692 vs Sunflower Showdown 508 Story Recap Cancelled Event: Women's Swimming and Diving versus...

Rounds says 18,000 families in South Dakota could be impacted by expiring ACA tax credits

State airport panel OKs Rapid City expansion

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- A year after state lawmakers earmarked money to help, a project to expand the airport terminal at western South Dakota's largest passenger hub is moving ahead. Rapid City Regional received approval on Thursday from the state...