Homelessness

Rapid City’s mayor says the city could have communicated better with groups that serve meals to homeless people before building a fence around the area those meals are served.

A bussing program raised eyebrows in Pennington County, however officials are updating wording in that proposal following pushback from the public.

Sioux Falls officials address citizen concern over homelessness issues in the city.

Journalist Patrick Lalley shares his recent reporting on panhandling in Sioux Falls. Plus, he discusses what's next for local families as another day care closes its doors.

Pathways Shelter for the Homeless is under new leadership. Will Kennedy is the new executive director of the shelter.

An Oregon community passed an ordinance essentially banning sleeping in public. We ask Mike Thompson about the precedent and implications of this Supreme Court case.

The City of Sioux Falls is hiring a City Homeless Services Coordinator. It’s a first-of-its-kind position for the city.

The governor continues to sign bills in the wake of the state’s legislative session.

Gov. Kristi Noem has signed a pair of bills into law aiming to help people without housing.

With two weeks left before a daytime mission center in Rapid City closes, about two dozen people are continuing to urge the city council to help keep the homeless population warm.