SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) – A decision on what will replace the South Dakota State Penitentiary may not happen in July during a special session as Gov. Larry Rhoden requested earlier this year. In an interview with KSDN, Governor Rhoden indicated the July 22nd date was subject to change. Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen and the… Read more »

WASHINGTON,D.C.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) announced that nine South Dakota students he nominated to the four U.S. Service Academies have accepted their offers to join the class of 2029 at their respective academies. Rounds submitted three principal nominations and several more competitive nominations in fall 2024.In addition to the three principal nominees, Rounds… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating the death of an inmate at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. The inmate, identified as Nicholas Skorka, 42, was found deceased in his cell Tuesday. An autopsy has been ordered for Thursday. “DCI… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Indivisible Aberdeen are hosting a No Kings Day rally Saturday at Anderson Park in Aberdeen.  Indivisible Aberdeen is a non-partisan group that focus on defending democracy and keeping America great. Rallies like these are taking place nationwide. Indivisible Aberdeen’s claim according to their release is to counter the military parade planned for President… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a Springfield, S.D. woman was sentenced to two years in prison on each count, suspended on conditions ordered by the court; ordered to pay $2,000 in fines,and placed on five years-probation for earlier pleading guilty to four forgery-related charges. The crimes were committed while… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Arts in the Park is taking place at Melgaard Park this weekend. Administrative Assistant for the Aberdeen Area Arts Council Grace Chipman provides a preview. Hours are Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm. Check out the full list of vendors scheduled for Arts in the Park, go to www.aberdeenareaartscouncil.com.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will be hosting the Aberdeen Swim Club High Point Swim Meet on June 13th-15th.  Therefore, the Aberdeen Aquatic Center Lap Pool will be closed June 13th-15th.  The leisure pool, waterslides, and lazy river areas will all remain open for public use with limited capacity during the regular scheduled… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)—South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Janine M. Kern has announced that she will retire from the bench on Dec. 8, 2025. Justice Kern was appointed to the South Dakota Supreme Court in 2014 by Gov. Dennis Daugaard to represent the First Supreme Court District, which includes Custer, Lawrence, Meade and Pennington counties. She… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)-  Senate Majority Leader John Thune is speaking out about the ongoing protests in Los Angeles. In a press conference on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Thune criticized how local officials have been dealing with the situation. Thune also addressed the reasoning behind President Trump sending in National Guard troops. Around 700 U.S. Marines have also… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Hughes County is looking to take security at the courthouse in Pierre to the next level.  What that level looks like is up to discussion.  Hughes County Commission chair Rob Fines wants to see something come from recent meetings on the issue. Sixth Circuit Presiding Judge Christina Klinger says the State of South… Read more »