PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for the rape of a nine year-old child. Sixth Circuit Judge Margo Northrup sentenced 31 year-old Shadu Kawaja to the maximum 15 years in prison on a charge of Sexual Contact with a Child Under 16 Years Old, but suspended one… Read more »
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Governor Noem comment on this year’s session
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Next Monday, lawmakers will return to Pierre for Veto Day where they will consider any vetoes issued by Governor Noem. As the session ended earlier this month, some legislators were optimistic that there would be few and possibly no bills vetoed by the governor. At a stop in Mitchell last week, Governor Noem… Read more »
Attorney General Marty Jackley reflect on this year’s legislative session
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Attorney General Marty Jackley says this year’s legislative session was a good one when it comes to the issue of fighting crime. The attorney general’s office proposed five major pieces of legislation this session. All of them passed and were signed into law by Governor Noem. Among them, a bill dealing with the drug… Read more »
Recap of Senator Rounds’s appearance on CNN “State of the Union”
PRESHO, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds appeared on Sunday morning on CNN’s “State of the Union”. Host Dana Bash asked Senator Rounds about a variety of issues. Bash asked the senator to react to comments made by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer(N.Y.) about pushing for new elections in Israel. Bash moved on to what… Read more »
NAHL now officially coming to Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- It’s now official: Watertown will have a team in the North American Hockey League. The NAHL announced Friday that their Board of Governors has approved the membership application for Watertown’s team, which will be known as the Shamrocks. The Watertown Shamrocks will compete in the Central Division beginning in the 2024-25 season. Owned… Read more »
Governor Noem looking back on Legislative Session
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- Back in December, when I gave my annual Budget Address to the state legislature, I told them that we had to remember our core function as the state governments. I told them that we needed to prioritize people, not projects. Our primary responsibility is to serve the people of the great state… Read more »
Brown County 19 South Bound Land between 6th & 10th Ave SE closed Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8 am on Monday, March 18th, 2024, the following lane of road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work at the Les Schwab Tire Center: Brown Co. 19 S. Bound Lane between 6th Ave. SE and 10th Ave. SE This lane of road is expected to remain closed… Read more »
New South Dakota property rights group plans to initiate referendum on pipeline bill
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Argus Leader)- A new South Dakota property rights group wants to put a carbon dioxide pipeline-related bill signed by Gov. Kristi Noem before voters this November. South Dakota Property Rights and Local Control Alliance, which calls itself “an alliance of local citizens, property owners, and leaders at the county, township, and state levels,”… Read more »
South 3rd Street from 11th to 12th Ave SW closed Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00 am on Monday, March 18, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following area for fire hydrant replacement: ROAD CLOSED: S. 3rd St. from 11th Ave. SW to 12th Ave. SW WATER OFF: S. 3rd St. from 10th Ave.… Read more »
Brookings County State Attorney release statement about a death back in August
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Brookings County States Attorney Dan Nelson issues a press release on a death in Brookings County several months ago. The release states: “On August 8, 2023, law enforcement became aware of Kyla Red Bear’s death in Brookings County. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded and began a comprehensive investigation in the weeks following. At… Read more »