SD: Urban Planning and Transportation
Federal grant will upgrade SD rural transit system
The Biden administration announced nearly $8 million in grants to improve public transportation, including a large and rural system in South Dakota…
Five SD communities receive Community Challenge grants
AARP has announced its 2024 Community Challenge grant recipients this week, including several in South Dakota. Nearly $4 million is going to about 35…
Dollar Stores: A Heavy Decision for Rural South Dakota
Dollar-store chains are rapidly growing across the country, and a new report claims their expansion comes at a cost for underserved areas. Research …
Police to Truck, SUV Drivers: Keep Eyes Open at Crosswalks
Summer is here, and South Dakota roads and intersections will likely see more pedestrians. With larger pickup trucks and SUVs still prevalent…
South Dakotans Can Again Apply for Challenge Grants
With constant reminders of crises and turmoil happening around the world, community advocates say it's easy to feel overwhelmed in wanting to make a …
SD Beefs Up Cell-Phone Driving Law; Research on Bans is Mixed
PIERRE, S.D. - As of this week, South Dakota is now enforcing its new distracted-driving law. Despite tougher measures across the U.S, researchers …
SD's Round-the-Clock Debate Over Daylight Saving Time
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Love "Daylight Saving Time" or hate it, a new study shows the annual transition boosts traffic accidents due to sleep …
SD Requests $46 Million to Recover from Weather Woes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota is asking for a federal emergency declaration that would include $46 million to repair homes, businesses and …
SD Reminds Drivers, 'The Grim Reaper Rides Shotgun'
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota's television ad that portrays the Grim Reaper as a driver's conscience was so popular when it debuted during last …
Study: ZIP Code Big Factor in Heart Health
SIOUX FALLS, S. D. – New research has found where people live has a strong influence on the health of their hearts. The study, published in the …
Victory for Tribes as Court Orders More Oversight of DAPL
PIERRE, S.D. – In a significant win for the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Sioux tribes, a federal judge on Monday ordered greater oversight …
SD Program Aims to Bulldoze, Build, Beautify
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota is offering a new solution to the state's workplace housing shortage. It’s a program called Bulldoze…