AKASKA, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Two people have died while ice fishing on the Missouri River in Walworth County. According to Craig Melhoff, a vehicle fell through the ice on the Missouri River near Akaska, which is south of Mobridge. Melhoff is the president of the South Dakota Walleye Classic hosted in Akaska. The Walleye Classic… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- Despite political tensions and widespread access to misinformation, South Dakota’s Unified Judicial System is moving forward, according to Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen. In his fifth State of the Judiciary address, Jensen highlighted progress on indigent legal services, specifically for those unable to afford an attorney. He wants to expand the reach… Read more »

MILBANK, S.D.(KWAT)–Charges have not been filed against a woman in a shooting at a Milbank nursing home on Wednesday. A supervisor was shot by an employee at the Avantara Nursing Home. leaving the victim with what were described as minor injuries. Grant County State’s Attorney Jackson Schwandt tells KWAT News the suspect, Carrie Ann Collins,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Martin Luther King Holiday on Monday January 20, 2025, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick-up by 7:00 AM, Tuesday, January 21st. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 14 year old female. On December 8th a runaway report was made for Ellisa WoodenKnife. Ellisa is listed as 5’0 120lbs with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen on Friday 12-6-24 in Aberdeen and has not… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today announced that they have reintroduced the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act. This legislation would place 40 acres of land at the site of the Wounded Knee Massacre into restricted fee status, making certain that the land is… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown School Board approved several policies at Monday night’s meeting, including a new policy on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and revisions to the district’s graduation requirements. The board unanimously approved a new policy regarding the use of artificial intelligence technology. This policy had already undergone a first reading, and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) Wednesday released the following statement on the Israel-Hamas hostage deal: “Fifteen months after Hamas launched a brutal war against our allies in Israel, today’s ceasefire and hostage deal is a relief to a world on edge,”said Thune. “I am hopeful that this deal will… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- Chairman J. Garrett Renville of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate addressed South Dakota’s Legislature Wednesday, calling for collaboration between the state and tribal nations. SDBA’s Todd Epp files this report. ANCHOR OUTRO: Renville says South Dakota’s strength lies in its diversity, not in its divisions.