Leola & McPherson County, South Dakota

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission rejects multiple co-op groups from intervening in an electric docket.

Department of Public Safety officials say 116 volunteer fire departments have received more than $2 million in grant funding for personal protective equipment.

At a moment when public trust in elections is crucial, there are some people who want to ditch voting machines in favor of a return to hand counting ballots.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirms avian flu detections in bird flocks in the state. Data from the organizations shows that the month of November had an uptick in confirmed infections.

Over 250 volunteer fire departments across South Dakota will get a slice of a five million dollar pie to fund upgraded protective equipment.

Ashtyn Hattlewick's journey these past few months have been difficult, but her positive attitude and hard work ethic allowed her to defy the odds.

A once heavily involved student-athlete, Ashtyn Hadlewick encountered a medical mystery leaving her in a wheelchair for months. Her goal was to walk for her middle-school graduation, and she was able to do that and so much more. This is the story of Ashtyn's rehabilitation and her persistent joy throughout her journey.

The Washington Post has placed Gov. Kristi Noem on a list of alleged election deniers. Does the claim have merits? We talk with South Dakota political junkies Mike Card and Tom Dempster and analyze the governor's past statements. We also explore how both Kristi Noem and Jamie Smith are working to court women voters.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Leola welcomed a new priest, Father Tim Cone who they share with two other parishes. SDPB caught up with Father Cone to learn about what it takes to be a traveling priest.

Down the street from city center, people gather in Leola to catch up on local events and play a hand or two. SDPB dropped in at the local Card Club.