Three friends of Heather Ann Bodden made the grim discovery at her home in Yankton, South Dakota - the day before she had sent an ominous text about her boyfriend, Craig Allen Nichols Jr

The family shared a statement with KTIV saying in part, "We want to express our deepest appreciation to our friends and the community for all of the thoughts.”

The tension between both parties goes back to comments Noem made in 2024 accusing tribal leaders of enabling drug cartels

Renville also pointed to South Dakota's unique place in the U.S. political sphere, with Noem set to lead the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Sen. John Thune taking over the Republican Senate leader spot and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson working within a divided House of Representatives.

Even before the 2025 session began, multiple South Dakota public school boards were already discussing a resolution opposing House Bill 1020. The measure would make Education Savings Accounts available to parents to pay for homeschooling supplies or private schools.

Former Lieutenant Governor Matt Michels is heading back to the state Capitol — but not in the role many expected.

YANKTON, S.D. (KTIV) - “We Believe Survivors,” That’s the message a Yankton, South Dakota domestic violence shelter wants the community to hear. River City Domestic Violence Center is making ...

Methamphetamine and fentanyl are two of the most dangerous and deadly illegal drugs that the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) deals with in Yankton and the surrounding area.

Unbeaten wrestlers Gage Lohr and Micach Hach help Watertown High School's boys wrestlers stay perfect in duals with 36-33 victory over Pierre

The elected chairman of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate used the State of the Tribes address to the South Dakota Legislature on Wednesday to call for a new chapter.

Several South Dakota school officials are voicing their opposition to state legislative proposals to create programs to fund scholarships for kids to attend private schools or other alternative instruction like home-schooling or microschools.

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