An open border over the past four years has threatened Border Patrol agents and American communities alike as criminals took advantage of lax security.

WASHINGTON (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary on Saturday by a 59-34 vote, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump's plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.

Despite public education pushback, Rapid City Catholic School System members are hopeful Noem's ESA proposal passes.

South Dakota won a share of its first Missouri Valley Football Conference championship and played in its first FCS semifinal in 2024.

Looking for a taste of the Dolomites without having to take an international flight? Consider a trip to South Dakota for a hint of Italy.

Kristi Noem to be America's new Secretary of Homeland Security. Noem, 53, earned the needed number of votes from senators Saturday and was confirmed with a vote of 59-34, the Department of Homeland Security announced in a news release.

Gov. Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem's official resignation as South Dakota governor on Saturday as she joined the Trump administration.

The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary, appointing the South Dakota governor to oversee crucial national security functions, including border security and immigration enforcement.

Gov. Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem's official resignation as South Dakota governor on Saturday as she joined the Trump administration.

President Trump named voter identification laws as a requirement for California before he would release disaster relief to the state amid ongoing wildfires.

Police records and official law enforcement statements confirm TdA-linked crime and arrests have occurred in 22 U.S. states.

BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota State hosts South Dakota after Oscar Cluff scored 23 points in South Dakota State’s 65-64 win against the UMKC Kangaroos. The Jackrabbits have gone 9-0 at home. South Dakota State is 2-2 in one-possession games.