South Dakota News Watch
Jan 6, 2025 · South Dakota News Watch is an independent, nonprofit organization reporting untold stories that help South Dakotans be informed and engaged citizens.
Noem proposes major cut to tobacco prevention in SD
2 days ago · In South Dakota, 15% of adults were smokers in 2023, compared to 11% nationally, according to the lung association. Smoking rates among Native Americans have also declined …
News Watch to investigate viral claims
3 days ago · Partnership with Gigafact will produce fact briefs that combat misinformation and corroborate true statements. Credible information is increasingly difficult to find. It's one of the …
South Dakota Legislature: Property taxes, pipelines, prisons (and …
Jan 13, 2025 · What to watch for as the state's 105 lawmakers convene in Pierre on Tuesday for the 100th session. Gov. Kristi Noem speaks to legislators during the State of the State address …
Child care policy proposals return to SD legislature
6 days ago · Report: 39% of South Dakota child care centers can't find enough workers. "The current model we have to child care is not sustainable." The Kolovsky kids, Sylvi (4) and …
2024 South Dakota election results - sdnewswatch.org
Nov 5, 2024 · SD Public Utilities Commission. Republic Kristie Fiegen was on her way to earning another six-year term on the Public Utilities Commission, which regulates electric, natural gas …
Bill to protect farms from spying could limit CAFO data
Jan 16, 2025 · Measure seeks to stop so-called agro-terrorists from entering or photographing South Dakota farms. Hogs mill about in a pen at a concentrated animal feeding operation in …
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Mission statement South Dakota News Watch is an independent, nonprofit organization reporting untold stories that help South Dakotans be informed and engaged citizens. South Dakota …
News Watch October update: Whitney, Pfankuch receive honors
Oct 7, 2024 · The latest news about South Dakota News Watch from the CEO. South Dakota News Watch investigative reporter Stu Whitney takes part in the National Press Foundation’s …
South Dakota News Watch launching new website and email …
Oct 17, 2023 · New-look site offers cleaner and faster reader experience. Since South Dakota News Watch launched in 2017, much has happened in the world, in journalism and certainly in …