South Dakota
Meta weighs in on South Dakota age verification bill
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Meta has weighed in on an age verification bill moving through the South Dakota legislature.
Senate Bill 180 would require parents to approve app-store downloads for their kids. Global Safety Policy Director for Youth at Meta Nicole Lopez says parental involvement on apps is beneficial to kids and teenagers. She says involvement allows parents to ensure their kids’ online time is appropriate.
“We know from talking to parents that they feel overwhelmed, teens are hopping from app to app, and on average, according to University of Michigan study, they’re on an average of 40 apps per week, which is a staggering number,” Lopez said.
Senate Bill 180 was introduced last week. It was referred to the Senate judiciary committee.
See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? Please click here to report it.
Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? Send it to us here with a brief description.
Copyright 2025 KOTA. All rights reserved.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – According to the South Dakota Department of Health, the Great Plains Zoo reported that a bat on its campus has tested positive for rabies.
The bat was reportedly found between the pollinator garden and the farm just before noon on May 9.
“No guests were known to have contact with the bat. Zoo animals, veterinary team members, and designated animal care staff are routinely vaccinated against rabies. There is no concern for the staff members who captured or handled the animals that were infected,” said GPZ veterinarian, Dr. Jenny Clementson.
The bat has since been removed by animal care staff.
Those who believe they may have been in contact with the bat are asked to contact the South Dakota Department of Health.
More information about rabies can be found on the Department of Health website.
Copyright 2025 Dakota News Now. All rights reserved.
SIOUX FALLS — A Minnesota man killed after a crash on a Sioux Falls Interstate on-ramp has been identified by authorities.
The crash occurred shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, May 11, on the 12th Street on-ramp to Interstate 29 northbound on the west side of Sioux Falls.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol said 44-year-old Derek Berry, of Zumbrota, Minnesota, was operating a Suzuki motorcycle when he entered the on-ramp to the northbound lanes of Interstate 29 at 12th Street, which features a sharp curve.
Troopers say Berry lost control of his bike on the curve and struck concrete barriers on both the east and west sides of the on-ramp, causing him to separate from his motorcycle.
Berry was taken to a Sioux Falls hospital where he died of his injuries.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash, though traffic was impacted for some time.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash.
A South Dakota native, Hunter joined Forum Communications as a reporter for the Mitchell (S.D.) Republic in June 2021 and now works as a digital reporter for Forum News Service.
Utah football locks official visit with 4-star CB recruit from Texas
Alabama softball rallies back to beat Virginia Tech in Tuscaloosa Regional
Washington Spirit Defender Rebeca Bernal Called Up to Mexico Women’s National Team
Top Wisconsin Republicans urge easing of party divisions. ‘You’re not going to win being disunified’
Reviewing the WVU basketball recruiting class: 2020
-
Austin, TX7 days agoBest Austin Salads – 15 Food Places For Good Greens!
-
Technology1 week agoNetflix is removing Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
-
World1 week agoThe Take: Can India and Pakistan avoid a fourth war over Kashmir?
-
News1 week agoReincarnated by A.I., Arizona Man Forgives His Killer at Sentencing
-
News1 week agoWho is the new Pope Leo XIV and what are his views?
-
News1 week agoEfforts Grow to Thwart mRNA Therapies as RFK Jr. Pushes Vaccine Wariness
-
Entertainment1 week agoReview: 'Forever' is a sweet ode to first love (and L.A.) based on Judy Blume's novel
-
Politics1 week agoDepartment of Justice opens criminal investigation into NY AG Letitia James