It’s been a long battle that began in late 2023 when the DOC announced its intent to build a new state penitentiary in rural Lincoln County, catching landowners by surprise.

The South Dakota Supreme Court says a group that was trying to stop the state government’s plan to build a men’s prison in Lincoln County lacked legal ...

A Republican state senator from Madison filed his statement of candidacy to run for South Dakota’s lone seat in the U.S.

Current Republican U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson is running for governor next year. Here's a look at how Election 2026 is shaping ...

So, of course, the reason I’m saying Happy New Year is that our state’s new year just started July 1. When legislation is ...

MADISON, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – A Republican state legislator from Madison filed his statement of candidacy ...

A Republican state legislator from Madison filed his statement of candidacy Wednesday to run for South Dakota’s lone seat in ...

Jeff Monroe (Republican Party) was a member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing District 24. He assumed office in 2013. He left office on January 11, 2021. Monroe (Republican Party) ran for ...