WASHINGTON, D.C(DRGNews)- South Dakota Senator John Thune takes over the republican leadership position when the new Congress convenes in January 2025, but he’s still hoping to finish some business before the current session ends. One of the items on his list is a new farm bill. If Thune were a betting man, he says. Thune… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the Brown County Commission officially audited their results for the 2024 elections. The vote center used for the audit was the Columbia Vote Center that had 243 ballots casted. The races used for the audit was the Presidential & the U.S, House races. The tally before the audit for the  Presidential… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Two people died early Saturday morning in a single vehicle crash eight miles northeast of Aberdeen, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates Zachary Deen Rathert, the driver, and a passenger, Kyle Anthony Tempel, were traveling westbound on Brown County 13 near the intersection of 393rd Avenue in a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. The vehicle left the roadway… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Miss Aberdeen Committee holds this contest. Each year in November where the contestants participate in hopes of being a part of the new Royal Family! The evening public portion of the contest includes a introduction and presentation of the candidates as they showcase their public speaking abilities and and poise during… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota just finished the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year. The Legislature’s Appropriations committee was told Thursday revenues are down. Derek Johnson of the Bureau of Finance and Management says the budget assumed three-percent growth. The farm economy is down sharply, as witnessed by decreased tax revenues from farm equipment sales.… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT) –Watertown’s city manager is leaving. Amanda Mack has turned in her resignation to the city council, and has accepted a similar position in Harrisburg. Mack was hired as Watertown’s first-ever city manager in May of 2021, and began her duties the following month. She came to Watertown after serving as city manager of… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- In sincere recognition of service and dedication, Jeremy Storm has been named the 2024 Veteran of the Year for Codington County. Selected by his peers for his unwavering contributions and support of veterans, their dependents, and the community, Jeremy’s efforts have left a lasting impact on many lives. Jeremy’s military service began… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Governor Kristi Noem is headed to Washington – as President elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security. She’ll be grilled by Senators during the required confirmation hearings. Senator Mike Rounds says those hearings can be gruelling. Senator Rounds says the Governor will be part of a strong team,… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(Press Release)- Wednesday’s announcement that South Dakota Senator John Thune will be Majority Leader is good news for U.S. agriculture said South Dakota Farmers Union President, Doug Sombke. “Senator Thune understands the importance of agriculture to our state and America. He has always been a great advocate for agriculture and rural communities. We are… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday morning, the Republican Caucus behind a closed door vote elected Senator John Thune to succeed Senator Mitch McConnell as Senator Majority Leader starting in 2025. Senator Thune talks about the agenda going forward beginning in 2025. Thune compares how he will lead to his predecessor Senator McConnell. Thune discuss his relationship… Read more »