WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- An old grave at Mt. Hope cemetery contains the remains of a world-famous artist who is all but unknown to most Watertown residents. That artist is John Banvard, who was born in New York but moved to Watertown late to live with his son. Banvard was best known for his “three-mile-long” panoramic painting… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson announced today that the No Labels Party has officially been recognized by South Dakota after a review of their petitions. Johnson said her approval of the petitions allows for candidates at the federal, state, legislative and county offices to run as recognized members of the… Read more »

SISSETON, S.D.(KXLG)- Larry Levi Finley III, 26 years old of Sisseton, SD, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release for a conviction of Abusive Sexual Contact. Finley was indicted for Sexual Abuse of a Minor by a federal grand jury in October 2022. He… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Prior to the August recess, the U.S. Senate passed their version of the National Defense Authorization Act(NDAA) on a vote of 86-11.  Senator Rounds who is on the Senate Armed Service Committee commented on the passage. Rounds acknowledge that each chamber does different versions of the NDAA before doing a joint committee to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Prior to the August recess, Senator Mike Rounds was working with legislators on a bipartisan bill dealing with making sure AM radio is required for all vehicles going forward. Rounds explains what the AM for Every Vehicles Act is. Rounds criticizes automakers who choose not to put AM radio in their vehicles. The… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Former President Trump on Thursday in Washington pled not guilty to four charges associated with the attempt to overturn the 2020 Presidential elections. Senator Mike Rounds offered his take on that indictment.  Rounds feels this is disturbing regardless of your party affiliation. Rounds acknowledge that these allegations needs to be taken seriously. Rounds… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Argus Leader)- Jennifer Slaight-Hansen, who has led the South Dakota Democratic Party for four months, is facing the possibility of a recall election after she failed to resign from her position, following allegations that she created a toxic work environment and violated the state Democratic Party constitution, according to a letter sent Thursday… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Law enforcement officers in Aberdeen said they’ve seen an unusually high amount of serious juvenile crimes this summer, particularly vehicle thefts. Captain Tanner Jondahl with the Aberdeen Police Department said it’s typical to see a spike in juvenile crimes after school gets out in May. This summer, however, multiple… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- Testimony continues in Ft. Pierre on the Public Utilities permitting hearing for the Navigator pipeline. The line would run to three ethanol plants in Eastern South Dakota, including the Valero plant in Aurora. Among those testifying Wednesday, Ted Smith — Vice President for Engineering and Operations for Sioux Valley Electric of Colman.… Read more »