YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Local governments across South Dakota are scrambling to get at least some guidelines in place before the legalization of medical marijuana on July first. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says the city commission will see a refined version of their proposed ordinance at their Monday meeting. Leon says they are close to a… Read more »

WASHINTON, D.C.(KOTA)- Earlier this month US Senator Mike Rounds spent time in South Dakota’s cattle country to take concerns of producers to his congressional colleagues. Now back in DC, Rounds says most producers had the same issue on their minds – cattle processors. Rounds says in DC, the price to consumer often comes before the… Read more »

REDFIELD, S.D.(AberdeenAmericanNews)- An Iroquois man is charged with two felonies after striking and killing a pedestrian in Redfield Friday evening, according to Spink County State’s Attorney Victor Fischbach. The crash resulted in the death of Donna Karr of Redfield, Fischbach said. She was 91. Ronald Frankfurth, 58, is charged with vehicular homicide and third-offense drunken… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Education Standards approved rules for the use of medical marijuana in state schools starting this fall. Department of Education lawyer Diane Roy told the board it’s a new area for everyone. Roy says they recognize the mandate the issue got from the voters. Roy says the Education Department… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night, the Aberdeen Planning Commission held a meeting discussing the ordinance regarding medical marijuana establishments. Aberdeen Planning & Zoning Director Brett Bill talks about why this ordinance is recommended. Brett told the commission they tried to establish communication with their legislators with little success. Brett discuss bringing this issue up with… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – On a 7-2 vote, the Sturgis Council Monday night voted to allow open container on Main Street during this year’s Motorcycle Rally. City leaders say allowing open containers during the rally offers several positives, including giving visitors a more relaxed, inviting experience downtown as well as offering a new revenue stream for… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton City Manager Amy Leon has announced that Commander Jason Foote will be the city’s next Police Chief. Foote will take over his duties following the departure of retiring Chief John Harris in early July. He says he feels great support from the community. He was one of two finalists for the top… Read more »

ONIDA, S.D.(KCCR)- A 73 year-old Onida man is in the Hughes County Jail on charges that he sexually assaulted three Hughes County teenagers he met on Instagram. Steven Harold West is being held on a 50-thousand dollar cash bond.  A probable cause affidavit on file in Sully County indicates that Hughes County law enforcement requested… Read more »