PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – What is a legislative conflict of interest? The answer, as evidenced by arguments from the South Dakota attorney general and legal counsels for the governor and the legislature, is anything but simple. On Monday, the South Dakota Supreme Court heard oral arguments on what a legislative conflict of interest is. Katie… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden announced over the weekend his interest in running the U.S. House seat currently occupied by Congressman Dusty Johnson. Doeden on his YouTube page explains why he announced an exploratory committee for his possible run. Doeden goes after Congressman Johnson for his voting record. Doeden talks about his lack of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, landowners and South Dakota legislators appeared at the Capitol Rotunda defending property rights for landowners. McPherson County landowner talks about the theme of the rally was. Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach quoted a founding father in regards to landowner’s rights. Former Brown County Commissioner & South Dakota legislator Dennis Feickert talks… Read more »

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.

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »