PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The bill to provide 100% tuition reimbursement for members of the South Dakota National Guard attending college in-state, HB 1039, will go into effect on July 1st. “The members of the South Dakota National Guard are some of the strongest and bravest men and women in the country. They have proven… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Property rights are at the heart of a South Dakota lawmaker’s call for a special legislative session in the wake of surveying done for proposed carbon dioxide pipeline in South Dakota. Republican Rep. Jon Hansen is calling for a special session to defend landowner rights. A representative from Summit Carbon… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined with his counterparts in 16 other states to encourage Congress to pass legislation that would keep AM radios in new vehicles at no extra charge to consumers. Jackley says AM radio serves an important in rural states such as South Dakota. Jackely says so far,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Three laws affecting families in South Dakota will go into effect July 1, 2023. One bill (SB 75) provides for all pregnancy expenses to be covered by both parents. Another, provides state employees up to $25,000 to cover domestic adoption costs. The third is an updated state employee benefit expanding Paid Family Leave… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLA ND) — Gov. Kristi Noem has been nearly silent as discussion and debate on two proposed carbon dioxide projects have happened over more than a year in the state. But on June 26, Noem commented on Summit Carbon Solutions’ plan to travel through more than 400 miles of the state with… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Wednesday, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley released a draft ballot explanation for a proposed amendment that would prevent the State Legislature from amending or repealing ballot measures approved by voters for seven years. The draft amendment proposed by Brain Bengs of Aberdeen would require 35,017 valid petition… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- One person died Tuesday evening in a one-vehicle crash northwest of Aberdeen, S.D. The name of the person involved has not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 1996 Ford F150 pickup was traveling north on 384th Ave. The pickup entered the west ditch and rolled.… Read more »

CLEAR LAKE, S.D.: One person died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash north of Clear Lake, S.D. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado pickup was traveling east on U.S. Highway 212 near mile marker 400. A 2008… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled spraying for Mosquitoes on Thursday, June 29th between the hours of 8:30 pm and 12:30 AM. The Adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph.   The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray effectiveness during the spraying… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- Governor Kristi Noem appeared on KWAT Tuesday discussing the issue of landowners’ rights regarding the CO2 pipeline. Governor Noem offers her support to the landowners. Noem criticize the South Dakota legislature for not passing bills showing their support for the landowners. Noem’s biggest concern is how China is contributing to this process. The… Read more »