South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security nominee, criticized the California governor as she tried to reassure senators that she would avoid

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - With the Palisades and Eaton fires continuing to wreak havoc in Southern California and looking to be contained, some in KOTA Territory may wonder about the differences in fighting fires in California compared to South Dakota.

With multiple major wildfires in southern California forcing thousands to evacuate and 11 confirmed deaths so far, many are answering the call to disaster relief, working alongside the American Red Cross.

The Interagency Task Force of South Dakota’s crews have sent multiple fire engines to Los Angeles County to fight the Eaton wildfire. The task force includes

The death toll has eclipsed double digits. Roughly 10,000 structures were consumed by flames and reduced to rubble. Thousands of people who cozied up in their beds during the holidays are left wondering, "Where will I sleep now?"

Kristi Noem, Donald Trump’s pick to head the Department of Homeland Security, will face Senators Friday at her first confirmation hearing.

On Friday, Los Angeles County officials cited the number of California residents under evacuation orders at over 300,000 due to the five major fires burning in the

Kristi Noem, the firebrand South Dakota governor, is going before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs for her confirmation hearing to be the Secretary of Homeland Security.