South Dakota Wildland Fire shares tips on how to protect your home from wildfires

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota Wildland Fire hosted a news conference Friday, sharing tips on how people can protect their homes from wildfires. It has been an active start to the 2026 fire season in western South Dakota, and fire activity could …

Nate Tibbetts’ homecoming: Bringing the WNBA to South Dakota where his Dad built a legacy

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Saturday was a historic day for South Dakota women’s basketball. The Sanford Pentagon hosted the state’s first WNBA game. The Phoenix Mercury and Chicago Sky faced off in a close battle with the Mercury winning 108-104 …

South Dakota Mines hosting summer camp blending tech and textiles June 8–11

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is offering a unique summer camp June 8–11 that blends science, technology and the arts. The Science, Technology, and Society (STS): Technology, Texts, and Textiles camp is open to high …

South Dakota Bans These Five Surprising Foods

You can find almost anything in a South Dakota pantry, but these five items are the exception. Whether it's due to federal safety standards or international wildlife protection, certain foods are banned across the state. Before you accidentally break …

5 Baby Names Now BANNED in South Dakota

South Dakota laws regarding what you can name your child are generally pretty relaxed compared to other parts of the world, but there are still lines that cannot be crossed. While you might have a unique vision for your newborn, the state Department of …

South Dakota crowd turns Phoenix Mercury’s preseason game into something bigger

SIOUX FALLS — The result will count only in the preseason standings, but for the Phoenix Mercury, Saturday’s win over the Chicago Sky carried far greater meaning. Playing in South Dakota, far from Phoenix, the Mercury brought their energy and presence to …

Four Incredible Things That Used to Exist in South Dakota

South Dakota is famous for its historic landmarks - like the faces on Mount Rushmore or the spires of the Badlands -  but the state's history is also littered with some incredible sights that have completely vanished from the map. From record-breaking …

South Dakota Mines to host biomedical engineering summer camp

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is hosting Camp BioMed this summer, giving high school students a chance to dive into biomedical engineering through hands-on learning. The camp runs June 22–25 on the South Dakota …

South Dakota FFA recognizes District Star Greenhands in eight districts

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Eight first-year members of the South Dakota FFA Association were recognized as District Star Greenhands during the state convention April 21 at First Bank and Trust Arena. The award honors one standout first-year FFA member from …

South Dakota politicians react to shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner