News/Investigations

A recent federal shift in special education oversight raises uncertainty in future handling of civil cases involving discrimination based on disability.

The job-training facility for low-income youths and young adults at Nemo was under threat of closure by the Trump administration for nearly a year.

Steven McCleerey is a farmer and former legislator from Sisseton seeking the Democratic office of lieutenant governor for Ahlers.

More than a year after the case by a former Mitchell baseball player was filed, a judge has ruled that statements made by the American Legion and circulated by the Mitchell Republic and KELO-TV do not constitute defamation.

As South Dakota universities and major employers navigate a tight labor market, shifting federal policies and a new rule ending "Duration of Status" prompt uncertainty for international students, high-skilled faculty and seasonal businesses.

Nonpartisan events include a discussion about civic responsibilities and how to find fact-based news and information.

Eighteen systems were included in the 2026 list from the federal government. The annual ratings allow patients to gauge medical care quality and can provide motivation for hospitals to improve.