Helene Duhamel

Assuming Governor Larry Rhoden’s signature, support is coming for Ellsworth Air Force Base. However, that’s not without changes and questions.

Two bills aiming to boost improvements at Ellsworth Air Force Base saw different fates on the Senate floor. Advocates say it means some state support for Ellsworth is coming after all.

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.

Despite already studying the idea for years, South Dakota lawmakers will likely miss a key deadline to secure a bid for the 1,500 bed men’s prison near Sioux Falls.

Three recently laid-off federal employees are sharing their experiences losing their jobs and discussing the potential impact of cuts on South Dakota.

Twin bills seeking support for developments at Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City have been moved into the appropriations committee.

The hotly debated SB23, which would establish a mandate for publishing results of nomination petitions, advanced from the Senate Monday.

An effort to build a pipeline from the Missouri River to the Black Hills advances out of committee. It’s the second time this proposal has been brought to the Capitol.

A West River nonprofit is closer to securing water rights for a proposed pipeline to bring Missouri River water to the region. Because of the size of the request, state lawmakers must approve it.