PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Representatives Thursday passed a bill appropriating over a quarter of a billion dollars in state and federal funds toward the construction of a new men’s prison. The House of Representatives passed SB49 58 to 11. The measure now goes to Gov. Kristi Noem for her signature. House sponsor, Republican Rep. Tony… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- South Dakota Senator John Thune spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday the need for the Farm Bill to get done. Thune talks about the importance of the industry in South Dakota. Thune was pleased an extension was made to make it through the upcoming farm season. Thune discuss concerns provided by farmers and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakotans experienced a drastic temperature swing from Monday to Tuesday of this week. National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Doering (door-ing) says parts of the state experienced a change of 50-some degrees. Doering says a strong cold front moved through Monday night into Tuesday. Doering says 51 years ago, Spearfish had a record… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- As state primaries across the country continue to show the dominance of Donald Trump in the United States Republican Party, speculation is growing about what that means for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. On Monday, Noem met with Trump in Florida, further fanning the flames of speculation. Speaking with the South Dakota Broadcaster’s… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre School Board met in special session Wednesday to consider the future of a possible athletic addition to T-F Riggs High School.  The estimated cost of the project has gone from five million dollars when first proposed a few years ago to 17-million to now 14-million.  The District has around 10-million dollars… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House discussed SB70 on Wednesday.  The bill make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway, for the general maintenance and repair of other state-owned dams, and to declare an emergency. Prime sponsor was the Department of School & Public Lands.  Representative Ernie Otten of Tea… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House debated for almost two hours on SB201.  The bill provide new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities, to allow counties to impose a surcharge on certain pipeline companies. Prime sponsor of the bill on the House side was House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre. Mortenson reminds… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Several Avera hospitals, including Avera St. Luke’s, are listed among the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals in the United States for 2024 as named by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. Notably, Avera St. Luke’s has been one of the Top 100 rural and community hospitals for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen resident Rich Ward announced in February that he plans on running for the city council seating representing the Northwest District.  Ward introduced himself to the citizens of Aberdeen. Ward talks about what he does during his spare time. Ward discuss businesses he runs in Aberdeen. Ward talks about what motivated him to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement after Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the longest serving party leader in Senate history, announced he would not seek another term as leader: “I know it’s often said about members who leave this institution or step aside from leadership or committee posts,… Read more »