PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Wednesday, the Project Prison Reset task force shared the completed consultant report by Arrington Watkins. You can find the consultant report here. “This new third-party report confirms what our task force concluded: that the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls has reached the end of its useful life,” saidLt. Governor Tony Venhuizen,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio) – (UPDATED W/ WIND DAMAGE PHOTOS NEAR TRAVEL LEADERS IN ABERDEEN) After starting with the week with temps in the upper 80s and Red Flag Warnings being posted due to high winds and low humidity.  The city was hit with needed moisture but a lot of wind coming along with that. NWS… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The fun keeps coming to Storybook Land as a new locomotive ride was recently installed at the park this week. Aberdeen Parks & Rec Director Mark Hoven explains the process in getting the new amusement ride to Storybook Land. Hoven describes the fundraising efforts it takes to acquire new amusement… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(South Dakota Searchlight) — A constitutional amendment that South Dakota voters will consider in next year’s general election will strengthen rather than weaken the influence of out-of-state organizations in state politics, opponents of the amendment said Thursday. Lawmakers approved a resolution this winter asking voters to increase the threshold for approving a constitutional amendment ballot… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen area students are encouraged to nominate a teacher who has made a difference in their lives for the 2025 Teacher Appreciation Awards. The annual Teacher Appreciation Awards were created six years ago by Aberdeen Firefighters Local 446 to honor area teachers who have gone above and beyond for their students.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- This week is National Police Week and on Thursday, Senator John Thune spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to thank them for their service. Thune acknowledge the bravery of the police. Thune discuss the role police does in the cities. Thune took the time to thank the Capitol Police that protect… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Several community members, members of the Watertown Pickleball Association, and members of the Watertown Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Board held a celebrated ribbon cutting today for its new pickleball complex. The event marked the culmination of “community passion, thoughtful planning, and a shared vision” for expanding recreational opportunities in the town of Watertown.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Thursday, Governor Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2025-05 granting an hours of service waiver for certain liquid products being transported through South Dakota. The 14-day order exempts delivery of gasoline, or gasoline blends, diesel, fuel oil, ethanol, propane, jet fuel, and biodiesel from federal motor carrier regulations regarding drivers’ hours of… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, the House Agriculture Committee passed their portion of House Republicans’ reconciliation package, which includes several of U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson’s (R-S.D.) priorities for rural America and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The package identifies $296 billion in savings while making significant investments in Farm Bill programs that support… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Codington County Commissioners have authorized the signing of an engagement letter with Baird to serve as the sole managing underwriter for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds for the jail project. The decision was made during their Tuesday meeting, with Toby Morris of Colliers Securities LLC participating remotely to provide information. The… Read more »

MADISON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – As the community members of Madison began their morning, the sound of the helicopters overhead indicated the town was not going to have a normal day. Officials with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed a raid at Global Polymer Industries and Manitou Equipment. Uniformed agents escorted eight individuals suspected of working… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- The Minneapolis regional office of the FBI is the lead investigative agency into a fatal incident that occurred Tuesday in Roberts County. Law enforcement sources say one of the persons involved in the incident is “affiliated” with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department, but the person is not a conservation officer.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A former state Department of Revenue employee from Pierre has been sentenced on a misdemeanor count of Misprison of a Felony. 52 year old Danielle Degenstein (deegan-stine) was investigated for knowing a coworker had forged a power of attorney document for that coworker’s own personal financial gain, but not reporting that action to… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(DRGNews)- The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and its partner agencies collected and safely disposed of over 20,000 pounds of unused medications from South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and North Dakota during last month’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Emily Murray with the DEA’s Omaha Division breaks down the weight of the medications collected,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)—Edmunds County Clerk of Court Jean Hutson has been selected as the new circuit court administrator for the Fifth Judicial Circuit in Aberdeen. Hutson has worked for the Unified Judicial System since 2013 and has been involved in various committees and workgroups during her time with the courts. Hutson has a bachelor of… Read more »