A new national nonprofit wants to redefine the environmental movement. ‘Nature is Nonpartisan’ launched its efforts in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, the geographical center of America.

The state mining board is approving an economic study for Dakota Gold as part of putting together an application for a mining permit in the northern Black Hills. The company wants to open a large-scale gold mine approximately five miles northwest of Lead at its Richmond Hill location.

Fire season is right around the corner, and the Black Hills have a hot history. What’s the outlook for 2025’s camping season?

Authorities say avian flu is likely the cause of a large wave of geese deaths at a lake near Huron.

The Environmental Protection Agency is reissuing permits for a proposed Uranium recovery project in the southern Black Hills.

The city of Watertown is organizing a community-wide cleanup effort next month.

A bill approving a future use water permit application by the Western Dakota Regional Water System is approved by a House Committee.

A House committee rejects a bill that would establish a savings account for future water projects.

In an unusual “twist,” South Dakota records its first-ever February tornado.

Brought by Spearfish Republican Sen. Randy Deibert, the bill was widely supported. Though that doesn’t mean it went without questions.