FORT PIERRE, S.D.(Argus Leader)- The South Dakota Democratic Party hopes to claw back power in this fall’s general election. But the first step toward reclaiming any of the statewide constitutional offices up for grabs in November comes this weekend when party delegates convene in Fort Pierre for the party’s biennial convention. And with no incumbent… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- 1508 people flew out of the Pierre Regional Airport in June, a new monthly high for the facility. City commissioner Jamie Huizenga says so far total numbers are are well ahead of last year. Huizenga says Denver Air Connection continues to provide reliable service. DAC currently provides 12 flights per week between Pierre… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – On a 6-3 vote Tuesday night, the Sturgis City Council passed a resolution concerning the operation of the city’s municipal government. The resolution is in response to the current legal challenge filed by Tammy and Justin Bohn and Brenda Vasknetz regarding the legality of the current city manager form of government. The… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – In an effort to help local employers address mental health issues with their employees, the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Health & Wellness and Workforce & Education Committees have joined forces to host a three-part webinar series. The second session of the series will take place on July 19. Speaker will… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A group of nearly 70 volunteers gathered Wednesday night to clean up Lake Sharpe and the Missouri River in the Pierre/Fort Pierre area.  Event organizer Paul Lepisto says the 2022 clean-up netted a record-breaking amount of debris, doubling the average collection. Officially four-point-one-four tons of material was collected by land and water based… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (KELO) — An escapee incident involving a prisoner from North Dakota caused Aberdeen Police to close a section of U.S. Highway 12 between South 2nd Street and South 5th Street for about 30 minutes Wednesday night, police said in a news release. Escapee David Corn peacefully surrendered after an armored police vehicle approached… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DakotaNewsNow) – South Dakota gubernatorial candidate Jamie Smith has tabbed State Rep. Jennifer Keintz (D-Eden) to run as his Lieutenant Governor in the November election. Keintz, 48, has served one term in the South Dakota State House, after being elected in 2020. Through her two years in the state legislature, Keintz has served on… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The City of Pierre has received word that it may be asked to help the Southwest Power Pool conserve energy during peak times. Utilities Director Brad Palmer says Pierre gets its electricity from the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) and Missouri River Energy Services. Palmer says if the power grid looks like it’s… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Another derecho blew through South Dakota Tuesday causing power outages and damaging structures. Most of the worst of the storm occurred in the north central part of the state. Weatherology Meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber says four-inch hail was reported near Timber Lake in Dewey County. Thalhuber says high wind speeds were also recorded. She… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in honor of the victims of the tragic shooting in Highland Park, IL. This order is in response to a proclamation by President Joseph R. Biden. You can find that… Read more »