PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem now faces a federal lawsuit over her five-minute video promoting a Texas dental firm she posted this week on social media accounts. Travelers United filed the consumers-protection action on Wednesday in the federal court of Washington, D.C. Noem has accounts on Truth Social, Facebook, X and Instagram. The… Read more »
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South Dakota seeking death penalty for Joseph Hoek
FLANDREAU, S.D.(KELO)- The state is seeking the death penalty against Joseph Hoek. Hoek is accused of intentionally running down Moody County Chief Deputy Kenneth Prorok during a high speed chase. Attorney general Marty Jackley cited two of the statutory aggravating circumstances, where at least one is required to seek the death penalty. Hoek’s next court… Read more »
South Dakota DCI helping with Colorado case
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota’s Division of Criminal Investigation is helping to untangle 15 years worth of Colorado Crime Lab work. A former Colorado crime lab scientist is accused of mishandling DNA testing in 650 cases. Attorney General Marty Jackley says South Dakota’s crime lab has a strong national reputation and was asked to review those… Read more »
SD Health Department to introduce NEXUS SD
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota Health Department is rolling out a new system that will place Health information at your fingertips…no matter where you live. NEXUS SD is being rolled out to partner organizations this week. NEXUS Director Rachel Sehr says it will also be available for the public in the future. The NEXUS SD… Read more »
Grebner Competes At National Championships in OH
Geneva, OH (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University swimmer, Lilly Grebner finished 39th in the 200 IM in the first day of the NCAA Championships as she was unable to advance to the finals. WOLVES HIGHLIGHTS Lilly Grebner finished 39th in the 200 IM hitting the wall at 2:07.89 Grebner recorded a split time of 37.24… Read more »
Wolves Split With Tigers In Non-Con Action
Mitchell, SD (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University baseball team took down Dakota Wesleyan, 10-7 in game one of the double header but fell short in game two, 13-10. NSU recorded 20 runs off of 18 hits on the day. Karson Hesser led the way for the Wolves going 6-for-8 along with three Wolves hitting homeruns… Read more »
Bow Wow Boogie coming Saturday March 30th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Humane Society will be hosting the Bow Wow Boogie on Saturday, March 30th to help raise funds for the Humane Society. Board member Mona Smith provided a preview. She talks about the itinerary for the event. Smith talks about those who maybe interested in showing pictures for the slide show… Read more »
Governor Noem signs bill to fund Center for Quantum Information Science and Technology into law
MADISON, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 45, which funds the establishment of a Center for Quantum Information Science and Technology. You can find a photo of the bill signing here. “South Dakota is continuing to be a leader in emerging technology,” said Governor Noem. “This center will combine numerous fields… Read more »
Akaska Development Corporation looking to help cattle producers in Texas
AKASKA, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Akaska Development Corporation is coordinating the transportation to get hay and feed donations from South Dakota to cattle producers in Texas devastated by recent wildfires. Texas Rancher Billy Hall says they’re doing what they can to manage the herds and resources they have left. Hall says some people have been able to… Read more »
Governor signs bills into law & host town hall in Mitchell
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Governor Noem made a stop in Mitchell on Wednesday for a bill signing and townhall. In a Mitchell Senior High School library packed with constituents, teachers, students, Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden, several members of her staff, and a handful of state legislators, Noem signed House Bill 1022, which makes an appropriation so that… Read more »