PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would protect university students and employees from divisive concepts survived a hearing in the Senate Education Committee. Allen Cambon from Governor Kristi Noem’s office said Critical Race Theory is a false concept. Senator Troy Heinert of Mission says divisive concepts depends on your perceptions. Committee Chairman, Senator Blake Curd of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill legalizing recreational marijuana that was killed Monday in the House State Affairs Committee, was successfully smoked out on the House floor Tuesday. Representative Greg Jamison of Sioux Falls led the effort. Representative Kent Peterson of Salem, Chairman of the State Affairs Committee, says the bill got a fair hearing. Representative Jess… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be holding a Job Fair on Tuesday, March 8 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the ARCC located at 225 3rd Avenue SE.  The department hires over 150 summer staff in over 30 different positions.  These positions are in the areas of Parks, Forestry,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Aberdeen cow/calf rancher and crop farmer Jeff Kippley has been elected vice president of the National Farmers Union. The election was Monday at the 2022 national convention in Denver. “I am honored family farmers and ranchers put their trust in me to help lead this organization in its mission,” Kippley said… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The lack of a budget agreement in Washington has the South Dakota Department of Transportation waiting on updated funding levels for this year. Department Secretary Joel Jundt updated the Transportation Board last week. Jundt says it appears they may have full funding by the start of the construction season. Jundt says they will… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- With hard drugs as prevalent as they are in Western South Dakota, it’s important to remember addiction is as much a public health issue as it is a law enforcement issue. Offering this reminder is Tessa Jaeger, public information officer for the Rapid City Fire Department, an organization taking an active role… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature this year has debated and passed some bills that would fund expanded efforts by the Attorney Generals office to search for missing women, with a focus on indigenous women. Former Attorney General Marty Jackley, who is running for that job again, says he has a lot of experience in… Read more »

The Yankton School Board got an update on the ongoing facilities study plan at a special meeting Monday night. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they have had a lot of public input on their plan. That input led them to  hire consultants to design a building that would meet the need. Valerie Peterson of Wold Architects… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up at 8pm tonight, President Joe Biden will be delivering his first State of the Union address.  Congressman Dusty Johnson preview what could be mentioned during the speech. Johnson talks about the issue of Russian invasion of Ukraine and the bipartisan support the President is getting regarding sanctions against Russia. Johnson would… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The South Dakota House of Representatives rejected a resolution to condemn Governor Kristi Noem for her actions regarding the appraiser certification program. The resolution failed with a vote of 29 to 38. Representative John Mills brought the resolution. He says it was about protecting the integrity of South Dakota’s government.  Mills also says… Read more »