SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(South Dakota News Watch)- Nearly half of registered voters support changing the way primary elections are conducted in South Dakota, but many others remain undecided, according to a statewide poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more: You can learn more about the Open Primary amendment at www.sdnewswatch.org.
News Year: 2024
Senator Thune address issues with the Southern Border
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) South Dakota Senator John Thune visited Aberdeen recently and spoke with Dakota Broadcasting about a host of issues. One in particular he and his Republican colleagues continue to press is the situation at the U.S Mexico border. Senator Thune calls it a matter of national security. Senator Thune admits this is a… Read more »
Snow & cold to impact the state this week
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Wintry weather is expected across eastern South Dakota this week, starting today with a weather system that will bring several inches of snow along with it. Southeast South Dakota is under a Winter Storm Warning, while east central and northeast South Dakota are in a Winter Weather Advisory thru Tuesday morning. National Weather Service… Read more »
Update Jeremiah Peacemaker murder trial
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–More pre-trial motions hearings were held last week in an upcoming Watertown murder trial. Jeremiah Peacemaker is accused of killing 28 year-old Kendra Owen, who was found dead at her residence in the 300-block of North Broadway in Watertown on September 2nd, 2020. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has taken over the lead prosecution in… Read more »
More on money granted to help Murdo with housing
MURDO, S.D.(KCCR)- Murdo’s Economic Development group last month received 186-thousand dollars in Housing Opportunity Funding from the South Dakota Development Authority to help bring two Governors Houses to the Jones County seat. Murdo Economic Development Director Ashley Geigel says the community is still trying to figure out what kind of housing need Murdo has. Geigel… Read more »
South Dakota Municipal League address the upcoming legislative session
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Lawmakers aren’t the only ones preparing for the upcoming legislative session. Various organizations are reading up on proposed legislation and preparing positions to lobby their causes. South Dakota Municipal League Executive Director David Reiss says he’s heard various concerns from the cities and towns he represents. Reiss says the Municipal League will support… Read more »
College Hoops Scoreboard (1/5-1/6)
FRI SCHEDULE COLLEGE MBB Nothern State 66 – Jacksen Moni 20pts. Josh Dilling 19pts & 8rbs. Gus Reede 11pts. #3 MSU-Mankato 81 – Elijah Hazekamp 20pts & 8rbs. Malink Willingham 16pts. Kyreese Willingham 14pts. MSU-Moorhead 83 – Logan Kinsey 22pts. Gabe Myren 18pts. Jamir Price 15pts. Augustana 74 – Lewis Arhman 24pts. Caden Kirkman… Read more »
#SDpreps Weekend Scoreboard (1/5-1/7)
FRI SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL GBB Sisseton 62 – Chloe Langager 16pts. Krista Langager 14pts. Hannah Leverson 14pts. Aberdeen Roncalli 55 – Ava Hanson 19pts. McKenna O’Keefe 11pts. Claire Crawford 9pts. Warner 50 – Kyra Marcuson 17pts. Kyleigh Schopp 10pts. North Central 34 – Amree VanderVorst 15pts. Elkton Lake Benton 44 – Kylie Ramlo… Read more »
Wolves Wrestling Competes At NWCA Duals
Cedar Falls, Iowa (NSUWolves.com) – The No. 18 Northern State University wrestling team went 1-2 from the NWCA National Duals on Friday evening facing off against a trio of ranked opponents in No. 1 West Liberty, No. 17 Augustana, and No. 12 Upper Iowa. THE QUICK DETAILS Final Score: NSU 30, WLU 14 Records: NSU… Read more »
Weekend Split For NSU WBB in Minnesota
Mankato, MN (NSUWolves.com) –The Northern State women’s basketball team dropped to Minnesota State Friday night, 48-69. The Wolves responded back in the second quarter out-scoring the Mavericks by three, however an early lead by the Mavericks kept the win out of reach for the Wolves. THE QUICK DETAILS Final Score: NSU 48, MSU 69 Records: NSU… Read more »