Fact brief: Has SD always used lethal injection for executions?
Jack McCall was the state's first execution in 1877. He was convicted of killing Wild Bill Hickok in Deadwood.
South Dakota voter guide
Everything South Dakota voters need to know about statewide contests in the 2026 primary and general elections.
News Watch CEO elected to lead SD NewsMedia Association
Carson Walker is SDNA’s first president who does not work for a newspaper, the result of a change to allow membership from digital news outlets.
Emily's Hope substance use curriculum coming to South Dakota schools
How the nonprofit's comprehensive K-12 plan has already helped 30,000 students – and hopes to reach all of South Dakota's young people soon.
Hearing held in Mitchell baseball defamation lawsuit
A judge did not rule on three motions Tuesday related to a former Mitchell baseball player's civil lawsuit against the American Legion and two local news organizations.
Fact brief: Have there been regular examples of voter fraud in SD elections?
South Dakota lawmakers approved a bill this legislative session that will allow individuals and election officials to challenge voters' citizenship.
News Watch honored at SD NewsMedia convention
The newsroom's housing solutions series received SDNA's coveted public service award and a new prize for coverage of the nonprofit sector.