South Dakota was the first state to officially recognize Native Americans' Day instead of Columbus Day 35 years ago.

"Change is always difficult, but when change comes it is always necessary." Pourier is a member of the Oglala, a subtribe of the Lakota people. She represents South Dakota's 27th legislative district ...

State Rep. Peri Pourier of the Mount Rushmore State announced that she "formally changed" her "voter registration from ...

A man who served on the panel that reviewed medals awarded for the Wounded Knee Massacre said a majority of the members ...

Speaking at the Grand River Resort, just west of Mobridge on the Standing Rock Reservation, Division Director Dan Satterlee ...

The Yankton Community Library (YCL) will be hosting a special family storytime on Native American Day, Monday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. Jerome Kills Small, Oglala Sioux of Pine Ridge, ...

Pine Ridge agent John Brennan was ordered to collect a $1 tax on what was called “excess cattle” on the reservation. This was ...

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Two people with imperfect histories will be allowed to serve as South Dakota law enforcement officers. Patrick Iyotte is on temporary status as a deputy sheriff in Todd County, ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The Oglala Sioux and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem are each waiting for the other side to make a move to resolve a disagreement over anti-protest legislation that led to the tribe ...

Despite the shutdown, reservation school districts are hopeful for an increase in funding for classrooms and construction.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Fall River and Oglala Lakota County State’s Attorney Lance Russell has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for South Dakota Attorney General. A news ...