RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The percentage of inmates who are serving time for drug crimes in South Dakota has increased in the last five years. According to statistics from the Department of Corrections, the percentage of men in South Dakota prisons for drug crimes has increased from 21% in 2014 to 28% in 2019.… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Rapid City is expected to lose more than $2 million in state funding over the next two years following the congressional repeal of South Dakota’s tax on internet service. The 2016 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act, which required South Dakota to stop taxing internet services by mid-2020, is projected to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A legislative committee dealing with illegal drugs held their first meeting of the summer Monday. The “Offenses Regarding Controlled Substances” interim study met in Pierre. In a back and forth with committee members, Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says under current law it is difficult to get information from drug offenders. Ravnsborg… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Some sharp differences over industrial hemp were expressed during a legislative hearing. The second meeting of the Industrial Hemp Study committee of the South Dakota legislature was held yesterday in Pierre. Craig Price, Secretary of the Department of Public Safety, said industrial hemp would put more strain on law enforcement. Price… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson made three stops in Watertown Monday including one at the Zesto Drive Inn where he spoke with the public in town hall fashion as part of his “Inside Scoop” meetings that he’s holding across the state. Trade, tariffs, immigration, and Gun violence dominated the conversation. South… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Whitetail Bowmen Archery Club is hosting the Fall 3D Classic this weekend. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. Cost is $12 for adults for one day or $20 for both, and $25 for… Read more »

LANGFORD, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – When Langford Area students head back to school on Wednesday, Aug. 21, they will be greeted with some new additions. The school recently added a new auxiliary gym, a new music room for band and choir, and a new weight room that serves as a wellness center. Monte Nipp, Superintendent of… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D. (Press Release) – SDSU Extension staff will be hosting several forums during Dakotafest 2019 held Aug. 20-22 on the Schlaffman Farm near Mitchell, (2300 E Spruce Street) inside booth #600. Dakotafest attendees are encouraged to attend the forums, fill their coffee cups in the hospitality area, and visit with SDSU Extension staff. The… Read more »

PARKSTON, S.D. (Press Release) – A 15-year-old Parkston female has been identified as the person who died in a one-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon near Parkston. A 2003 Ford F150 pickup was northbound on 409th Avenue. Taylor Thuringer, who was driving, swerved to miss a mud hole in the road and lost control. The vehicle went… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – As schools open for the fall term across South Dakota, new signs will be posted to greet students and parents. The legislature passed a bill earlier this year that requires schools to post the words: “In God We Trust” in a prominent location in each of their buildings and in letters… Read more »