The investigation revealed Barrientos used the voucher at a Brookings business last October. “This is another example of an individual using their power to abuse their position

Hunsley has since pleaded guilty to forgery and grand theft by deception for creating a fake vehicle title that she used as proof of a trade-in to help her avoid excise taxes. She was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and $1,200 in restitution to the state.

South Dakota’s political leaders are extending congratulations to Kristi Noem after she was confirmed Saturday for Secretary of Homeland Security. Dusty Johnson extended his congratulations to Noem shortly after her official confirmation.

The South Dakota State Division of Criminal Investigations is investigating a report of possible explosives at the site for the new state prison.

Kristi Noem has resigned as governor of South Dakota after her confirmation by the U.S. Senate as Secretary of Homeland Security. Larry Rhoden is now governor of South Dakota. Noem was chosen by the president-elect to lead the department responsible for immigration and border-related actions that will be central to h…

Gov. Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem's official resignation as South Dakota governor on Saturday as she joined the Trump administration.

The DCI is investigating a report of possible explosives at the new state prison in Lincoln County. The public is asked to stay away from the scene.

U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson and South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, both Republicans, are considered likely future contenders in the race.

Kristi Noem's confirmation as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Saturday triggers the Union Center native's rise as the 34th governor of South Dakota.

On Saturday, Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem’s resignation as Governor immediately following the US Senate’s vote to confirm Noem as Homeland Security Secretary. Rhoden is now the 34th Governor of South Dakota pursuant to Article 4 Section 6 of the South Dakota Constitution.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says his office is currently involved in two investigations of potential public corruption.