Jackie Hendry

Jackie Hendry

Title: host and producer of South Dakota Public Broadcasting's "South Dakota Focus"; expertise: statewide issues; language spoken: English; contact: 605-202-1951‬ / jacqueline.hendry@sdpb.org

South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance to support entrepreneurs

South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance to support entrepreneurs

"I believe that it is an act of sovereignty for a tribe to take control of their cultural history by telling their own story. And what better way to do that than tourism with people from your local community to even internationally?"

Burial sites bring history to life across South Dakota

Burial sites bring history to life across South Dakota

Laura Ingalls Wilder, Wild Bill Hickok and other famous (and infamous) figures contribute to state tourism.

Tourists stand on a platform to view the mammoth site in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

Tourist attractions combine sightseeing and science

Some sites are capitalizing and partnering on an increased interest in learning in hopes of inspiring the next generation of South Dakota's STEM workforce.

Motorcycles park on a main street in Sturgis, South Dakota, during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Tourism targets next generation of Sturgis rally-goers

In the past two years of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally campaigns, 97% of advanced bookings are from people 49 years old and younger.

Woman gets down on a child's level and talks to him in a house.

High school graduate eyes child care career path in South Dakota

If the shortage of providers is going to change, it will require a lot of people like Cordelia Rieck, who has chosen to pursue the career her mother started 20 years ago.

Brandy and Scott Louwagie of Sioux Falls pose for a photo on their couch

'The kids are what you love:' 2 foster families share their stories

State officials say South Dakota is in need of more people to help foster children. News Watch spoke to two families about the system, the challenges and what it will take to get more people involved.

A mural from the Just Us Mural Project (JUMP) in Pennington County, South Dakota.

Painting a better picture: More funding, partnerships could boost juvenile diversion services

Diversion programs can help low-offending juveniles avoid getting entangled in the criminal justice system. Lawmakers recently upped the reimbursement rate to counties for these programs, but not every community has the same resources.