A reflection on the comedy stylings of Pope Francis, who is telling priests to lighten up and not be so dour.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., about the House GOP caucus and the Dec. 20 stopgap funding vote.

German officials say a 50-year-old Saudi doctor who moved to Germany in 2006 deliberately drove his car into a crowded outdoor Christmas market Friday.

We look to the future with two lawmakers who were on the Joint Appropriations Committee. Rep. Linda Duba and Sen. Jean Hunhoff talk about budgeting during a tight year.

According to guest curator, Eunice Straight Head, "Through The Lens" is a first-of-its-kind exhibit and signifies a generational shift in the local art community.

Wednesday is the last day to see Inyan Wakan—an art exhibit at the Ruddell Gallery at Black Hills State University. The show, which translates to 'Holy Rock,' is by Marty Two Bulls Jr., a Lakota artist who was an Artist in Residence at the Sanford Underground Research Facility this year.

Rapid City’s downtown concert series Summer Nights appears to be on the move. The local council has unanimously voted to renew the popular event’s permit but investigate new locations.

The majority leader of South Dakota's Sate Senate previews the upcoming session. U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson shares the top issues he's bringing to Washington.

SDPB affects people in different ways. For Janet Kahler of Rapid City, it was her inspiration to travel. This year, she traveled across the state to stop in towns and find hidden gems after being intrigued by SDPB's segment Dakota Life.

Wealth advisor Rick Kahler shares insights from his book "The Financial Wisdom of Ebenezer Scrooge." And a director and actor explore what makes the tale so timeless.

Sanford Health announces the most popular baby names of the year.

Poet and essayist Joseph Bottum has written a lot about Christmas. His new book is a collection of holiday favorites covering everything from tinsel to the gift of books.

Gov. Kristi Noem has proposed a 65% cut to SDPB's state funding. General Manager Julie Overgaard and Friends of SDPB's CEO Ryan Howlett respond to that plan.