South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem will be the nation’s next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after the U.S. Senate confirmed her nomination Saturday. The 53-year-old Noem, a former congresswoman,

Noem will be in charge of executing one of President Trump's biggest priorities in his second term: cracking down on immigration.

Another display of the northern lights could be visible this weekend in several U.S. states following a severe solar storm.

The Old Farmer's Almanac, which has been in business since 1792, recently released its spring weather forecast. The outlook? "Warmer-than-normal temperatures for most of the country, with a few exceptions: southern and central California, Desert Southwest, southern Florida, and western Ohio Valley, where it will be near to below normal."

W ith a vast expanse of natural splendor, South Dakota is rich in history, outdoor experiences and unique activities. In the Mount Rushmore State, visitors will find two of the wo

The nation’s report card is out, and South Dakota students are at or above the national average in reading and math. The National Assessment of Educational Progress show the state’s 8th graders outperforming the national average in reading and math.

Welcome to Bear Butte State Park, South Dakota’s best-kept secret. Nestled just northeast of Sturgis, Bear Butte State Park is a hidden gem that’s been flying under the radar for far too long. This geological wonder rises like a sleeping giant from the surrounding plains, its distinctive shape a beacon for adventurers and seekers alike.

Nestled in the northeastern corner of South Dakota, just a stone’s throw from the bustling town of Sturgis, lies a natural wonder that’s been hiding in plain sight for millennia. Bear Butte State Park is the kind of place that makes you wonder if you’ve accidentally stumbled onto the set of a Western movie.

CDC testing data for the same period reveals that 6.6 percent of COVID-19 tests came back positive, with Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin seeing the highest test positivity rates of any region at 8.9 percent.

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.

President Trump said he told King Abdullah II of Jordan during a phone call Saturday that he would like Jordan and Egypt to take in more Palestinians from Gaza, an idea that is likely to reignite debate about the future of nearly two million Palestinians.

South Dakota faces the South Dakota State Jackrabbits after Grace Larkins scored 23 points in South Dakota's 72-53 loss to the North Dakota State Bison.