SD hospital hit with lowest quality rating: Inside the fight for improvement
Leaders at Monument Health in Rapid City said they provide quality care despite receiving a 1 out of 5 federal safety and quality rating.
'The kids are what you love:' 2 foster families share their stories
State officials say South Dakota is in need of more people to help foster children. News Watch spoke to two families about the system, the challenges and what it will take to get more people involved.
South Dakota offering millions in tech grants to nursing homes
Up to $7 million in grants will soon be available to expand the use of telemedicine and innovative technology to improve health care for the elderly in South Dakota.
South Dakota judicial nominees pass committee, head to full US Senate vote
Camela Theeler and Eric Schulte, both of Sioux Falls, were nominated by President Joe Biden and supported by Republican Sens. John Thune and Mike Rounds.
Sioux Falls growth forces question: Can Smithfield and Big Sioux River co-exist?
The pork slaughterhouse has a new treatment plant to reduce the amount of toxic waste it dumps in the river. Developers and environmentalists want more progress.
Solar surge: South Dakota sees new interest in solar power
Fossil fuels will still play a role: 'On a cold winter morning when it's cloudy and there’s no wind, we’ll still be keeping our members warm with natural gas and coal and diesel.'
Free April 20 seminar explains South Dakota’s open government laws
"Understanding South Dakota's Open Government Laws" is designed for journalists, students, public officials and South Dakotans who want to learn more about information that's publicly available or should be.