The upcoming retirement of long-time Justice Janine Kern from the South Dakota Supreme Court gave Gov. Larry Rhoden the ...

CUSTER, S.D. – The Latest on a wildfire at Custer State Park in South Dakota's Black Hills (all times local): 7 p.m. A wildfire in western South Dakota has spread, but officials don't anticipate ...

Stargazers will love soaking up the spectacular nighttime views from this remote stargazing cabin in South Dakota.

Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Judge Robert Gusinsky to the South Dakota Supreme Court for the ...

Governor Larry Rhoden has appointment Robert Gusinsky to serve as a supreme court justice for the First Supreme District.

Gov. Larry Rhoden has appointed Seventh Circuit Presiding Judge Robert Gusinsky to serve as a supreme court justice for the First Supreme District, the governor’s office announced Tuesday. The vacancy ...

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CUSTER, S.D. -- A British tourist is recovering in the hospital after being charged and gored by a bison. Amelia Dean, 19, said the bison attacked while she and a friend were hiking in Custer State ...

Custer Elementary - 02 is a public school located in Custer, SD, which is in a distant rural setting. The student population of Custer Elementary - 02 is 304 and the school serves K-6. At Custer ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jared Ranahan is a reporter who covers travel and ecotourism. In the midst of such a constant negative news cycle, one can take ...

Tourists flocking to the Black Hills at record levels since the start of the pandemic has Gov. Kristi Noem pushing to add nearly $10 million worth of campsites at Custer State Park. But potential ...