The governor’s proposal to increase penalties tied to disrupting a church service has passed its first legislative hurdle. However, opponents question if it’s politics or a genuine problem for South Dakota houses of worship.

South Dakota faith leaders were not involved in the discussion over the need for stiffer penalties for interrupting worship.

A new bill, supported by leadership in both statehouses and Gov. Larry Rhoden would make disrupting a house of worship with threats of violence a felony-level offense.

Aberdeen Christian senior guard Jett Johnson is spending the last few months of his high school career soaking in every moment he can with the Knights boys basketball team. Despite being involved in football as well, basketball is the sport he remains most connected with. But Jett’s journey as a leader starts well beyond the court. He’s leaned into his faith as a Christian, which he credits for making himself the person he is today.

War continues to rage in Palestine, and as more and more eyes fall on Gaza, questions continue to swirl. In Rapid City, local advocates held a candlelight vigil for Palestine to keep those questions front of mind.

The Chabad Jewish Community Center in Sioux Falls held its groundbreaking. The center is the first of its kind in South Dakota.

The South Dakota State Historic Preservation Office administers Deadwood Fund grants that can be used to repair aging buildings.

South Dakota’s lone rabbi visited Israel shortly before the nation exchanged air strikes with Iran. He talked with SDPB about his experience.

The South Dakota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, or ELCA, is reelecting its leader to another term.

A Watertown congregation is cleaning up after lightning struck a church, causing a fire. Hosanna Lutheran Church's roof and sanctuary sustained extensive damage.