SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A man running for a seat in the South Dakota Senate is facing criminal charges. Court documents filed against 44-year old Joel Koskan show the Wood, South Dakota, man is charged with child abuse. The Republican is running for Senate in District 26. Court documents in the case detail years… Read more »

SPEARFISH, S.D.(KBHB) – The 131st South Dakota Stockgrowers Annual Convention opened Thursday morning in Spearfish. Stockgrowers Vice President Les Shaw says there are plenty of new things this year – including attendance by several area FFA groups. The convention opened with legislative insights from the group’s lobbyist Jeremiah Murphy and a speech on the importance… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Jeff Barth, the democratic candidate for the Public Utilities Commission is opposed to the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline across eastern South Dakota. He says he isn’t a one issue candidate. Barth says he is not opposed to business and progress. Barth says the PUC should do more to protect consumers. Barth faces republican… 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 will be hosting additional Mental Wellness in the Workplace webinars from November through February. Three sessions were held earlier this year to kick… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Applications are now being taken for Leadership Aberdeen 2023. Leadership Aberdeen is a comprehensive leadership training program that provides participants with the opportunity to sharpen their skills, share their experiences, and make life-long connections with fellow participants. Participants will follow a 12-week curriculum which focuses on growing their individual skills by… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The general election is coming fast; on November 8th, 2022, many decisions will be finalized within South Dakota. Initiated Measure 27 is one of two significant issues on this year’s ballot. It authorizes the recreational use, possession, and distribution of cannabis to adults over 21. KXLG News put together an open debate today… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The candidates for District 1 Senate held a debate at the KSDN studios.  They were the incumbent Republican Senator Michael Rohl & his opponent Independent candidate Susan Wismer. Both candidates were in agreement on a number of differents issues. On the issue IM27 which would legalize recreational marijuana both candidates were in support… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota voters will get a say on all the state’s constitutional officers at the ballot box next week. Tom Cool of Sioux Falls is the democratic candidate for Secretary of State and says protecting voters is a critical function of the office. There is at least one county that has decided to… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Despite some dire warnings about rainbow fentanyl showing up in kids Halloween bags, Emily Murray with the regional D.E.A. Office in Omaha says they had no reports in their five state area. Murray says the colors could make the dangerous drugs more attractive to young people. Murray says people should only use the… Read more »