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Green Skies, Ominous Clouds in South Dakota as Wicked Storms Whip Eastward
Images of dramatic green skies and ominous rain clouds were snapped on Tuesday as a series of severe storms approached Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Kristi Noem Challenged on Question of Ohio Child Rape Victim's Abortion
The GOP governor said Sunday decisions about abortion should "be made by the legislators that are closest to the people" as the "Constitution intended."
'Having a Tragic Situation' Is No Reason for Abortion: Kristi Noem
The Republican governor said Sunday that "the Supreme Court did its job" by fixing "a wrong decision it made many years ago."
Which States Have Banned Abortion After Supreme Court Overturned Roe?
Less than 10 minutes after the Court's ruling was released, Missouri became the first state to invoke a trigger law banning abortions.
Familiar Faces Ahead as Seven States Across Country Vote in Primary Races
Voters showed preference for incumbents and other recognizable candidates in an election night that produced few noticeable upsets.
Kristi Noem Defends Gun Rights and Slams 'Woke Mob' at NRA Texas Event
The Republican appeared to criticize the French Revolution and its "radical mob mentality."
Video Captures Moment Tornado Touches Down in Iowa
Severe weather hitting the Midwest has damaged buildings and killed one person in Minnesota.
Mom of Girl Filmed Chugging First Communion Wine Reveals What Happened Next
Stefanie Heidebrink quizzed her daughter on why she drank so much wine—the response left the mom even more confused.
Teacher Under Investigation for Handing 'Transphobic' Note, DVD to Students
"These kids need to have trust in the adults that are around them," one parent said about the teacher's letter.
South Dakota AG Impeached Over Fatal Crash After Refusing to Resign
Jason Ravnsborg will now face a trial before the state Senate, which must secure a two-thirds majority vote in order to convict him on the impeachment charges.
Woman Who Killed Newborn Out on Parole After Serving Less Than 3 Months
Theresa Bentaas reported to prison on January 15 to fulfill her sentence and was then granted parole on March 17.
South Dakota Kills 85,000 Birds as Avian Flu Outbreak Spreads to State
The state is seeing its first avian flu outbreak since 2015. The disease was first detected in turkeys at two animal feeding facilities.
South Dakota GOP Advances Bill Making It Difficult to Obtain Abortion Pills
The measure could require women to visit their doctor three separate times to obtain the pills and outlaws telemedicine services that carry them.
A State Bill Will Allow Ivermectin Prescriptions, Though It's Already Legal
"This is legislation ensuring doctors have the freedom to...treat their [patients] best," one Republican state representative said about the bill.
South Dakota Republicans Halt Kristi Noem's Abortion Bill, Shock Governor
Republican lawmakers in the state applauded Noem's bill when it was introduced, but the GOP-led House State Affairs Committee declined to give it a hearing.
Fox Host Confronts Noem on Anti-Abortion Views, Bill Similar to Texas Law
On Friday, Noem announced the text of two anti-abortion bills she aims to pass in South Dakota.
Highway Patrol Under Fire for Investigation Into Car Crash Involving SD AG
Lawmakers in South Dakota have begun to consider impeachment for the attorney general for his involvement in a fatal car crash in September 2020.
Man Charged in Capitol Riot Used Video of Day in Rap Videos, FBI Says
Billy Knutson's identity was confirmed by the FBI through social media posts on Parler and YouTube, where he raps under the name Playboy The Beast.
Sen. Mike Rounds Joins Call for GOP to Move Past Trump's 2020 Election Lies
Rounds said recently that the Republican party should distance itself from the baseless voter fraud claims of former President Trump.
Senior Citizens Sickened After Woman Brings Pot Brownies to Card Game
The woman unknowingly took brownies to a senior center that her son made using THC butter.
SD Lawmakers Take Impeachment Investigation Into AG Behind Closed Doors
Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was involved in a crash last year that killed a 55-year-old pedestrian, but he opted to remain in office.
Committee Deadlocked on SD Gov. Kristi Noem's Latest Push Against Abortion
A legislative committee decided to push back to next month its decision on whether to require three doctor's visits to obtain abortion pills.
Kristi Noem Pens Bill Blocking CRT in South Dakota Schools, Universities
Critics of the bill say that it has a fundamental misunderstanding of what Critical Race Theory is and that CRT has not been taught in the state.
Only 3 States Haven't Detected Omicron Weeks After First U.S. Case Reported
Omicron is believed to be highly transmissible and could potentially reduce the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.
National Guard Banned From Deployment via Private Funds in New Defense Bill
The ban was included in the bill after South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem accepted $1 million in July to send National Guard troops to the southern U.S. border.
South Dakota Man Latest in Line of Americans Charged With Espionage
The man "attempted to provide classified national defense information to the Russian government," according to the DOJ.
Sherry Bren Felt 'Intimidated' at Meeting Over Noem's Daughter's License
Bren testified in front of lawmakers Tuesday that she felt the application of Noem's daughter to be a real estate appraiser was treated in an unusual manner.
Teachers' 'Dash for Cash' Organizers Apologize for Event, Donate $15K
The Sioux Falls Stampede hockey team and CU Mortgage Direct said that the viral fundraiser could seem "degrading and insulting" towards teachers.
SD Gov. Kristi Noem Wants Moment of Silence at Schools, Hopes for Prayer
The legislation said that the moment should not be seen as religious, but a statement from Noem's office said it's meant to protect prayer in schools.
Judge Conflicted in Sentencing of South Dakota Woman in 1981 Death of Baby
The 1981 cold case was revisited in recent years, and ended with the judge unsure if the infant's death was intentional or due to complications during birth.