SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- His name isn’t on the ballot this year, but Senator John Thune has been campaigning hard this year. He’s put on thousands of miles for other Republican candidates, in hopes of switching the Senate to a Republican Majority. He says the efforts are beginning to pay off at all levels. Senator Thune… Read more »

LEOLA, S.D.(Press Release)- As of Tuesday,  McPherson County has placed a burn ban on all open fires, including campfires, until further notice. Burn Barrels equipped with a metal grate and located in a 15ft safety zone free from combustible material are allowed. Please use caution during these dry conditions

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release)– U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Angus King (I-Maine), alongside a bipartisan group of their colleagues, have written to the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to release the maximum allowable number of additional H-2B visas for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. H-2B visas fill needs for American… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Two ballot tabulating machines to be used on election night next week passed a public testing of the devices on Wednesday. Hughes County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva says test went as expected…very well. Oliva says the tabulating machines are secured with a number of security measures to indicate possible tampering. To prevent having… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 17 different counties during the month of November. These checkpoints will take place in the counties of Bennett, Brule, Codington, Davison, Hanson, Jones, Lake, Lawrence, Lincoln, Meade, Moody, Pennington, Roberts, Sanborn, Spink, Walworth, and Yankton. The monthly checkpoints are… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 1 House Candidate Christopher Reder from Warner is seeking his first term as a legislator in the South Dakota House. Reder talks about his motivation to run. Reder talks about priorities for District 1. Reder is the head of DTOM Ranch based in Warner also talks about the issue of mental health.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony invites the public to a concert blending French and American influences at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 at Northern State University’s Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. Christopher Stanichar, director of the AUCS and NSU associate professor of music, will lead the orchestra. The concert, titled “An… Read more »

SISSETON, S.D.(KXLG)- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a historic investment of $1.5 billion for 92 partner-driven conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Among the beneficiaries is the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, receiving $1.2 million to develop a Crop Emissions and Sustainability Index aimed at enhancing the economic potential of their… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota legislature is moving forward with a subpoena as it investigates several fraud cases in the state Revenue Department. The Legislature’s Executive Board voted unanimously in favor of seeking the subpoena, to compel testimony from Revenue Secretary Mike Howdyshell. Executive Board Chair Lee Schoenbeck says the rule that prevented Howdyshell from… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Brown County Commission on Tuesday received an update on the highways from Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers.  Commission approved right-of-way for Northwestern Energy. Rogers informed the Commission that they are still mowing until the snow finally arrives. Rogers also discuss some of the roadwork still being done within the county. Brown County Commissioner… Read more »