Local Government

Since 1970, Ziebach County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 3.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 12.5%.

Since 1970, Perkins County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 14.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 8.3%.

Since 1970, Pennington County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 12.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 6.6%.

Since 1970, Oglala Lakota County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 1.6%.

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Fall River County, providing an average of $1,579 per capita to residents.

These former Western South Dakota News area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, March 10.

U.S. Senators John Thune and Ben Ray Luján have reintroduced the Livestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at enhancing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs for agricultural…

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune recently addressed the Senate floor, emphasizing the importance of the HALT Fentanyl Act in combating drug overdoses across the United States.

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 14.3% of income in Oglala Lakota County, providing an average of $5,106 per capita to residents.

These former Western South Dakota News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, March 9.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor to discuss President Trump’s vision for the nation and upcoming Cabinet nominee votes.

U.S. Senator John Thune from South Dakota released a statement in response to President Trump’s recent address to Congress.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune appeared on Fox News with Martha MacCallum to discuss several pressing issues, including the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, tariffs, and…

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune recently appeared on America’s Newsroom on Fox News and Inside Politics on CNN to discuss several pressing issues.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor to discuss President Trump’s upcoming address to Congress and his achievements during his first weeks in office.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed disappointment after Democrats blocked the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act,” introduced by Senator Tuberville, during a press conference with Senate…

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) recently appeared on The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, where he discussed various political topics including President Trump’s joint address, the Protection…

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Meade County, providing an average of $1,109 per capita to residents.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune addressed the Senate floor today, emphasizing the importance of protecting women’s sports under Title IX.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding the confirmation of Linda McMahon as secretary of education.

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Lawrence County, providing an average of $1,105 per capita to residents.

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Pennington County, providing an average of $1,345 per capita to residents.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, addressed the Senate floor today to discuss energy policy in the United States.

U.S. Senators John Thune and Mark Warner, along with Representatives Nicole Malliotakis and Scott Peters, have reintroduced the Employer Participation in Repayment Act.