To win a majority of votes and their party’s nomination in the runoff, Rhoden and Doeden must court thousands of Republicans who preferred Dusty Johnson and House Speaker Jon Hansen.
- JOSHUA HAIAR South Dakota Searchlight
In the 2026 primary, former newcomers made up the majority of the ousted incumbents.
- Mike Brownlee
A look at winners in the Republican primary.
- JOSHUA HAIAR South Dakota Searchlight
A Republican rupture that shook the South Dakota Legislature two years ago is returning to the ballot Tuesday, this time with more money and organization on the side that lost control in 2024, plus a governor primary that’s expected to increase turnout.
- Matt Weiner
The Raiders claimed their first Class AA girls team championship in over a decade.
- Matthew Neus
Peyton VanDeest and Tate Grabow each won three individual state titles.
- Journal staff
Black Hills State University's website redesign earned a Gold Award, placing it among the top 5% of entries nationwide. BHSU is located in Spearfish.
From Fukushima to Black Hills: How a Japanese Outreach coordinator was welcomed by South Dakota.
The man was on parole after being sentenced on a gun charge in June 2023.
The pursuit and crash occurred on Tuesday, April 14.
Rep. Mary J. Fitzgerald’s work to improve South Dakota’s open government laws has earned her recognition as the 2026 recipient of the South Dakota NewsMedia Association’s “Eagle Award.”
Results from the Rapid City Invitational tennis tournament, which moved indoors because of weather on Friday, April 24.
Former Black Hills State guard Cam Lowe has a new home.
To get to where he wants to be, Easton Sabers is putting in the work for Sturgis club baseball and a Minnesota travel team.
BHACF’s Thriving Communities Initiative lets Black Hills residents have input on a regional investment.
The boys basketball Best of the West teams are here.
The latest poll from South Dakota News Watch and the Chiesman Center for Democracy shows Johnson with a commanding lead.
Find out who made The Journal's 2026 Best of the West girls basketball.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Turn In Poachers (TIPs) hotline.
The Black Hills State University men’s and women’s rodeo teams were back in action for the second time this spring as they competed at the Jackrabbit Stampede last Friday and Saturday.
Ben Schultz led Spearfish boys basketball to two winning seasons and the state tournament in 2024-25 during four years in charge.
A Belle Fourche filmmaker and author produced the short documentary "Finding Lucy" that will debut April 17 at Matthews Opera House in Spearfish.
Christopher Lee Miller, 41, is charged with one felony count of distribution of a Schedule I substance and one felony count of possession with the intent to distribute.
Over a hundred people gathered for the first ever LeadCon at Historic Homestake Opera House on Saturday, April 11. From panels to videogame competitions, fans got to enjoy the two-day event to the fullest.
Photos from Sturgis club baseball's win over Douglas at McKeague Field on Friday, April 10. The Scoopers beat the Patriots 20-1.
After a 14-strikeout complete game debut, Jaynah Johnston looks to help the Scoopers.
Brody Royer and Easton Sabers are leading the Sturgis pitching staff.
Photos from Sturgis club baseball's win over Rapid City Central in game two of a doubleheader on April 7. The Scoopers improved to 4-0 with a pair of wins over the Cobblers.
David Bruns and J.R. Olson, best-selling authors of military thrillers, will host three in-person events for veterans, readers and writers in Rapid City on April 10 and 11.
Former Sturgis mayor Kevin Forrester died on Easter Sunday, April 5. He was 58. Forrester had resigned as mayor on March 23 due to health reasons.