An open border over the past four years has threatened Border Patrol agents and American communities alike as criminals took advantage of lax security.

In a virtual meeting hosted by the South Dakota Public Education Coalition Wednesday morning — where members expressed concern about Gov. Kristi Noem’s education savings accounts proposal — lobbyist and general counsel for the South Dakota Municipal League, Sam Nelson, reflected on a recent trip to Phoenix, Arizona.

The deceased has been identified as 23-year-old Joshua Willis of Scottsdale, Arizona. At this time, there is no evidence suggesting foul play in his death, although the investigation remains active and ongoing. The official cause of death will be determined following an autopsy.

The Coyotes have allowed a conference-worst 81.7 points per game. However, that number isn’t just one of the highest in the conference, in fact, USD’s points-allowed mark is 345th in Division I. That is the 10th-worst mark in the country and according to Kenpom, USD also has the ninth-worst adjusted defensive efficiency in the nation.

Despite public education pushback, Rapid City Catholic School System members are hopeful Noem's ESA proposal passes.

The University of South Dakota announced that head football coach Bob Nielson is stepping down with plans to retire after coaching 32 seasons.

South Dakota won a share of its first Missouri Valley Football Conference championship and played in its first FCS semifinal in 2024.

Authorities have released the name of a man found dead in a Deadwood creek. Joshua Willis, 23, of Scottsdale, Arizona was found on Wednesday, according to the Deadwood Police Department. The department said it's working with the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office as an investigation into the death continues.

A Tucson environmental group and a Patagonia community group filed suit Tuesday to try to force the EPA to take a stand on an air quality permit for a major

In 2018, an Indigenous woman identified as C.M. and her 5-year-old son crossed the U.S.-Mexico border near San Luis, Arizona, seeking asylum. C.M., a Maya Mam native to Guatemala, told the border agents who apprehended her that she was fleeing life-threatening violence.

Despire losing center Ayoka Lee to injury for an extended period, Kansas State women's basketball moved up in the USA Today Sports Coaches Poll.

Saddle up, pardners! We’re about to embark on a time-traveling adventure through Arizona’s most captivating Wild West towns. No DeLorean required – just a sense of wonder and maybe a pair of cowboy boots. Ah, Tombstone – the town too tough to die, but not too tough to put on a show.