SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls city officials have unveiled Vision 2050…now they’re beginning the process of getting citizens behind the plan. It’s a bold plan to build a large, new convention center on the east side of downtown. Terry Schmidt of “Experience Sioux Falls” says it’s overdue. Nothing is set in stone, but the plan… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On February 8, 2024 at 5:54 am a motorist driving on 6th Ave SE reported an odor of natural gas in the area of the International Kitchen Restaurant. Aberdeen Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the area of 6th Ave. SE and S Wilson St. and started an investigation to determine… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Farmers Union held a property rights panel as part of the Watertown Winter Farm Show held on Wednesday.(Audio courtesy from Lura Roti(Row-tee) who attended the forum) South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke reiterates that they are not opposed to the ethanol industry. Spink County Commissioner Suzanne Smith discuss the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 57 to provide second-chance professional licensing opportunities into law. This bill creates uniform procedures for consideration of criminal histories and conviction in professional or occupational licensure. “When individuals are ready to reenter society, we want them to have the opportunity to build a career… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) – A lesson in what “stealthing” is was enough to compel the House Judiciary Committee to pass along House Bill 1204, allowing the bill to clear its first legislative hurdle. Carried by freshman lawmaker Kadyn Wittman, the bill would allow victims of stealthing – the practice of removing a condom without consent during… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) – Disagreements over whether or not to drastically expand South Dakotans access to abortion boiled over in the House State Affairs Committee Wednesday morning. The Republican dominated committee had asked Dakotans for Health co-founder Rick Weiland to testify on House Concurrent Resolution 6008, which would express the Legislature’s disapproval of a ballot measure… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- Volunteer advocates with the Alzheimer’s Association met with lawmakers at the Capitol in Pierre for State Advocacy Day on Monday, February 5. More than 50 South Dakotans from across the state, including those living with Alzheimer’s, family members, and others impacted by the disease met with legislators over lunch to share how… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8 am on Thursday, February 8th, 2024, water will be off in the following area for utility work: 1200 Block of N. Kettering The Public Works department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for personal and restroom use.  The water is estimated to remain… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — One of the downsides of out-of-state residents moving to South Dakota with fat wallets from selling their homes and buying another house in the state well above market value is hurting long-time homeowners. That is the contention of supporters of SJR505. However, Wednesday, the Senate Taxation Committee killed the ballot measure… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Argus Leader)- The Senate Health and Human Services committee voted Wednesday to kill a bill that would’ve changed a law passed last year that restricted minors in South Dakota from receiving puberty blockers or hormone therapy, two forms of gender-affirming care. Sen. Reynold Nesiba’s (D-Sioux Falls) bill, Senate Bill 216, would have allowed puberty… Read more »