Transportation

Did you know that in the late 1950s, the first modern hot air balloon was designed and built in Sioux Falls, South Dakota? SDPB dives into the history of modern ballooning and Raven Industries.

Fliers now have new regulations to follow before they can depart. With Real ID laws in place, updating your license could lead to a smoother takeoff.

The Watertown Regional Airport is set to offer direct flights to Minneapolis this summer.

Construction on U.S. Highway 385 continues this year, impacting recreational facilities in the Black Hills National Forest.

Brookings Regional Airport is being awarded the Large General Aviation Airport of the Year from the state Department of Transportation's Office of Aeronautics Services.

SkyWest is returning as the air service carrier for both Watertown and Pierre.

The South Dakota House of Representatives is rejecting a bill that would have allocated state money to help fund airport terminal expansion projects.

A House resolution that encourages Amtrak to come to South Dakota died on the Senate floor.

The Joint Committee on Appropriations is advancing a bill creating grants that allow airports in the state to expand and make improvements.

A House Resolution passing committee would create a pathway for South Dakota to add Amtrak.