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 »

KIMBALL, S.D.(WNAX)- This is the time of year when elevators and other grain loading facilities should be shipping out the final bushels from last years harvest and making room for this year’s crops. Transportation issues are making that difficult. Todd Yeaton, manager at the Gavillon grain loading facility in Kimball, says railroads all across the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed legislation to expand the cyber research industry in South Dakota by enhancing programming and job opportunities at Dakota State University. “Dakota State University is leading the nation in cyber research, and with the expansion of this program, we will revolutionize our economy,” said Governor Noem. “The… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide in honor of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, effective immediately, until sunset on Sunday, March 27, 2022. This order is in response to a proclamation by President Joseph R. Biden. You can find that proclamation here.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- A Brown County deputy has been cited for careless driving after a Monday morning crash in Aberdeen. A Brown County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle driven by Erin Spencer, 24, had its running lights and sirens activated when it struck a vehicle driven by Ryan Schaeffer, 43, of Aberdeen, according to an accident report from… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- At yesterday’s march protesting racist policy from the owner of a Rapid City hotel, many older speakers reflected on days where seeing signs reading “no Indians or dogs allowed” were commonplace. Nick Tilsen, president of NDN Collective – one of the groups that organized the march and leading the corresponding lawsuit –… Read more »