RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Teddy’s Sportsbar – in downtown Rapid City – was the scene of a shooting early Sunday morning. Brendyn Medina, Rapid City Police Department spokesperson, said while the investigation is still ongoing. Medina laid out the timeline of events. Medina was asked if Downtown Rapid City is a safe place for recreation. The… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The question is, “What is South Dakota?” Or should have been. That would have been the right response to an answer on the finale of the Jeopardy! National College Championship that aired Tuesday. The answer given by host Mayim Bialik was. A contestant from Kennesaw State University in Georgia guessed, “What… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill to enhance Capitol Lake in Pierre has passed the South Dakota Senate.  House Bill 1013 outlines a two-part process to make much-needed repairs and beautification to the small lake on the east side of the State Capitol complex. Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre says several areas need to be addressed at… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- With the recent news that Russia has invaded Ukraine, we wanted to localize this global event. We had to opportunity to speak with U.S. Senator John Thune to get his thoughts on the situation. He says we have to “remember this is Ukraine’s fight but the U.S. and our allies can provide weapons,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would change how pastureland is assessed and taxed was heard in the South Dakota Senate Taxation Committee. Sponsor, Representative Trish Ladner of Hot Springs, says the bill would correct most of the problems with assessing and taxing grasslands. James Halverson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Stockgrowers, told the Senators… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would allow medical professionals to dispense ivermectin for treatment of Covid-19 and other infections was debated in the South Dakota Senator Health and Human Services Committee. Representative Tony Randolph of Rapid City testified in support of the bill, talking about his experiences with Covid-19. Justin Bell, a lobbyist for the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is announcing that the city outdoor ice rinks will be closed for the season as of Thursday, February 24. This means the warming houses are not open and the ice rink surfaces will not be maintained. Recreational skating continues at the Odde Indoor Ice Arena… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has a difference of opinion with republican legislative leadership over so called “vehicle bills”. Noem says legislators need to be more open with their intentions. Noem says some of the bills make policy changes along with spending priorities. Legislators also use the “hog house” process where the text… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The March Business After Hours mixer at the Yelduz Shrine(802 S Main Street) on Thursday, March 10th and is sponsored by Plains Commerce Bank and the Yelduz Shrine. The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Business After Hours networking mixer each month from 5:15 to 7 pm at various business locations. The… Read more »