PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Having to ask legislative permission to spend each federal grant could be a problem for the South Dakota Department of Transportation. Department Secretary Joel Jundt briefed the Transportation Board about the potential problems they could face if HB1281, passed at the end of the legislative session becomes law. The bill would require all… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- There was a police presence, both on the sidelines and among the marchers, at this week’s protest in Downtown Rapid City. Brendyn Medina, spokesperson for the Rapid City Police Department, explained what the official role of the RCPD is during protest situations. Medina addressed the officers who joined in the march. Medina… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem vetoed three bills: Senate Bill 151, House Bill 1223, and House Bill 1281. SB 151 would have automatically removed simple marijuana charges and convictions from public background records if a violation happened more than five years ago. HB 1223 authorize the provision of informed consent by a pregnant… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- With Veto Day approaching Governor Kristi Noem has been wearing out pens, signing legislation approved by the South Dakota Legislature.  One bill signed is Senate Bill 84.  The measure provides six-million dollars for much needed improvements to the Cottonwood Field Station.  Dr. Kristi Cammack runs Cottonwood as Director of the West River Ag… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Eight high school teams competed in a cooking show, of sorts, in Pierre Thursday during the South Dakota ProStart Invitational Mobridge-Pollock High School junior Dakota Micheel (mi-keel) was a member of their team competing in the cake decorating category. Teams brought their already-baked cake with them, then did the decorating at the contest.… Read more »

PIERRE & YANKTON, S.D.(KCCR & WNAX)- Continued dry conditions across South Dakota has kept the grassland fire danger in a high to very high or even extreme status most of the last few months.  Hughes/Stanley County Emergency Manager Rob Fines says while the issuing of a burn ban is day-to-day, no burning at all would… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- While races are already taking shape, the first deadline for the June 7 primary election is Tuesday. That’s when nominating petitions are due for Republican and Democratic candidates. A comprehensive list of local races will be published next week. A list of those who have filed to date can be found… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- There have been more recent stories of people needing mental health care unable to be admitted to the Human Services Center in Yankton due to a lack of beds. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says its about lack of staff in most cases. Hunhoff, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, says its… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- When South Dakota legislators return to Pierre Monday for the final day of the 2022 session, the House Select Committee on Investigation will meet again to talk about the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee Chairman, House Speaker Spencer Gosch sent a letter to Governor Kristi Noem, asking her to “cease… Read more »

NEW UNDERWOOD, S.D.(KOTA)- Wednesday night in New Underwood, the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association held a meeting in the aftermath of a busy legislative session. On the docket was everything from the state branding board to lobbying to the controversial proposed Meade County shooting range. Matt Kammerer, SDSGA secretary treasurer and cattle producer in Meade County,… Read more »