WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Big Stone City Senator John Wiik has introduced a bill he’s calling, “preemptive legislation.” Senate Bill 54 would prevent local government... Read More
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Governor’s first year dominated by natural disasters
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says her first year in office was dominated by an assortment of natural disasters. The state had flooding, tornadoes... Read More
Changes to criminal reform bill priority for Ravnsborg
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Making changes to a criminal reform bill passed in 2016 is a priority for South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. He says the bill, SB-70,... Read More
Lawmakers return to Pierre following holiday
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — South Dakota lawmakers get back to work today after enjoying an extended weekend off due to the Martin Luther King Junior holiday. Representative Hugh... Read More
Annual Carnival of Silver Skates Sunday in Groton
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 82nd Annual Carnival of Silver Skates will take place Sunday, Jan. 26 in Groton. Performances are set for 2 and 6:30 p.m. The... Read More
Johnson likely to run for re-election
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – While he has not made an official announcement yet, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he will likely run for re-election this year. He... Read More
Revenue lower for South Dakota state parks and rec areas
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Visitation and revenues at South Dakota state parks dropped last year compared to 2018. Al Nedved, assistant director of the parks division gave the... Read More
Yankton Co. Townships looking at joining Turner Co. or forming own county
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Residents in four northeast Yankton County townships have held meetings and talked about starting a petition drive that could lead to them leaving the... Read More
Arrests for drugs, aggravated assaults, vehicle thefts soar in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – Rapid City’s police chief says arrests for drugs, aggravated assaults, and vehicle thefts are the highest they’ve been since 2012. Chief... Read More
Perry files bill to help curb vaping
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota lawmakers are considering banning many flavors of vaping products in order to curb usage among teens. Rep. Carl Perry, an Aberdeen... Read More