PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)The South Dakota Discovery Center in Pierre will hold a grand opening for a new exhibit on Sunday. Exhibit Hall Manager Allison Graviett-Pfaff(grav-it faff) says LUNAR LIFE: Destination Mars was developed by a group of students and faculty at South Dakota State University thanks to a grant partnership with NASA. Graviett-Pfaff talks about the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Lottery is making some updates to ensure video lottery machines are only played during approved hours of operation. As the site controller updates take effect, video lottery terminals will automatically disable at 2:10am local time. If a bonus round is being played at that time, the machine will finish the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the date of the special session to consider and pass legislation for a new prison. The special session will be on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:00 am CT. Governor Rhoden signed an Executive Proclamation formally announcing the special session. You can read his letter… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Civil Air Patrol, the official Auxiliary of the U.S Air Force, has returned to the Aberdeen area for the first time in almost fifteen years.  The Aberdeen Composite Squadron held their first meeting Thursday night at the Aberdeen Police Station. Major Richard Rezac talks more about the return of the squadron came about.… Read more »

Washington, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act passed the U.S. House by a 294-134 vote. TheCLARITY Act would establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States, protect consumers and investors, and keep innovation in America. U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Chairman of the Agriculture subcommittee… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(South Dakota Searchlight)- The South Dakota Board of Regents approved a policy on Thursday in Brookings allowing people with enhanced permits to carry concealed pistols on the state’s public university campuses. “This is something that we don’t take lightly,” said Regents Executive Director Nathan Lukkes. The policy was necessitated by a law that took effect July 1,… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Our regional economy is in positive territory for a second straight month. That comes from Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index, which includes a survey of small community bankers. Economist Ernie Goss says commodity prices are the main drag on the economy. Goss says farmers need to see commodity prices rebound. Low commodity… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Happening now, the Aberdeen Fire Rescue will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: 6th Ave. SW to 12th Ave. SW Between 12th St. & US Hwy 281 The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure changes, and in some instances the water will be… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a Clark man has been indicted on First-Degree Murder in the death of his mother. Bowen Fladland, 34, was indicted by a Clark County Grand Jury on Wednesday. The next hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. July 21. The defendant is accused in the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley praises President Trump’s signing of the national HALT Fentanyl Act which the Attorney General says is a necessary step in dealing with the nation’s Fentanyl Crisis. Attorney General Jackley was a guest Wednesday at the White House for the signing of the legislation which Congress passed… Read more »