Lead News

South Dakota House and Senate leaders say they think a smoking ban has a good chance of passing this legislative session.

Tim Johnson was sworn in today for his third U.S. Senate term. He was escorted by Republican Sen.

Childhood hunger in and around Sioux Falls will decrease in 2009 thanks to the holiday benevolence of a community, state and nation.

Seven people face charges after a 1:30 a.m. New Year's Day brawl at a Deadwood casino among apparent motorcycle gang members, including a Lead man accused of punching Deadwood's police chief.

While most of KOTA Territory was ringing in the new year, Deadwood's police where banging heads with bikers.

NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources has announced the winners of its Prettiest Lights contest in the Lead-Deadwood area.

Spring may be months away, but melting snow and ice are already causing problems in places like Chicago.

Aaron Nelson Black Hills Pioneer LEAD - Lead Fire Protection District volunteer firefighters may be eligible for compensation after retirement.

It's long been presumed, and now state Senate Majority Leader Dave Knudson confirms officially that he will enter the 2010 race for the Republican nomination for governor.

Luna is about to debut a lounge and nightclub with two VIP sections and bottle service.

CAPELLA RESOURCES LTD. announces that effective as of the opening of trading of the TSX Venture Exchange on Wednesday December 24, 2008, the Company will consolidate its common share capital on the basis of one ...

The South Dakota Science and Technology Authority received a $20 million check from philanthropist T. Denny Sanford this week.

Posted by: Todd Epp - 12/21/2008 8:23 PM The following is Terry Woster's farewell letter to the Argus Leader newsroom.

The state's video lottery industry says a move to ban smoking in bars and restaurants is a threat to the industry as it nears its 20th anniversary.

During this difficult time in our nation's economy, many of us have been prompted to reflect on the things that are really important and enduring in our lives: our relationships with those we love and care ...

Officials at Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake in Lead said Thursday that the important "4850 Level" by spring.

The South Dakota Legislature officially begins Jan. 13 but the fireworks have already started.

" all about protecting the public. These people drive on the same streets as your family and my family drive on," said Minnehaha County State's Attorney Dave Nelson in an article in the Nov.

One of the South Dakota Legislature's top leaders said Tuesday he would support a bill designed to protect young females from human trafficking.

CHICAGO- President-elect Barack Obama has chosen former South Dakota Sen. Tom Daschle to lead his effort to design an overhaul of the nation's health care system and shepherd it through Congress.