A sulfuric, rotten egg smell permeated the chamber of the South Dakota House of Representatives on March 10, delaying ...

The South Dakota Capitol is getting a facelift with major restoration work in the rotunda, as scaffolding rises and the artwork is refreshed for visitors to enjoy safely.

An Argus Leader analysis found South Dakota does not have any laws or rules that directly address when a lawmaker is absent ...

Sunshine Week highlights open government. Here are five things to know about South Dakota open meetings, open records laws, and how to appeal denials.

South Dakota lawmakers approved a $7.5 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027, a 2.4% increase from last year.

Note to readers: This is one in a series of stories looking ahead to South Dakota’s 2026 legislative session that opens next week. PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — There’s a reason that the South Dakota ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Visitors to the South Dakota State Capitol can once again tour the Supreme Court courtroom, which reopened to the public this week after being closed for more than two ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Today is the last day you can see the holiday display of Christmas lights and trees at the South Dakota State Capitol. The annual tree lighting ceremony started in 1981 with ...