PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The interim Joint Committee on Appropriations met Tuesday in Pierre.  One of the topics on their day long agenda was the possible impact passage of Initiated Measure 28 might have on South Dakota’s budget.  Legislative Research Council Fiscal Annalist Jeff Mehlhaff tried to break down interpretations of the measure’s language before getting to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Scattered storms came through the central part of South Dakota Sunday night into Monday and again Monday night into Tuesday. National Weather Service Meteorologist Megan Mulford says rainfall amounts the Pierre/Fort Pierre area have varied. Mulford says in June and July, the Pierre/Fort Pierre area received an above average amount of rain. Mulford… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- President Biden proposed that the Congress enact an ethical Code of Conduct for the Supreme Court as well as pass along to the states a constitutional amendment limiting Supreme Court Justices to 18-year terms. A You Gov poll found 67% of Americans are in favor of term limits for Supreme Court Justices, including… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Staff from the office of U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) will be conducting outreach at the Brown County Fair to assist residents with any issues they may have with federal agencies. “South Dakota is filled with many strong communities,”said Rounds. “Our office values feedback from constituents to better understand how legislation… Read more »

(Press Release)- On Tuesday, “Vote No on H” has formally launched a Ballot Question Committee campaign. Vote No on H refers to the South Dakota Amendment H on the November ballot. This ballot question decides how candidates are selected in the South Dakota primaries. Currently, South Dakota primaries are the same as 47 other states,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday addressed a resolution dealing with the issue of local control. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton: Sutton reads the resolution to the fellow commissioners. Sutton acknowledge this may not end up being the resolution itself when addressed in Rapid City in September. The commissioners approved the resolution by… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission addressed a resolution dealing with county Tifs going forward. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton: One of the things mentioned in the resolution was the fee of $2,500 going toward the application. Lawyer Jay Gelhaus suggested amending the resolution to reduce the fee upfront. Commissioner Mike Wiese thought the suggestion… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners discuss the concerns residents of the Warner Township had regarding the culvert near the Mansfield area.  Commissioners Duane Sutton & Mike Gage assessed the situation last Thursday. Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers explains that milling still needs to be done on the highway. Rogers… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, The commissioners dealt with a resolution dealing with public safety and future sites for petitioners to gather signatures for any upcoming ballot measures. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton announced the resolution. Brown County Assistant State Attorney Ross Aldentaler talks about following what Minnehaha County did. Aldentaler talks… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- A $10,000 cash prize will help Tiffany Hoeft expand her year-old business that provides a unique service to the Aberdeen area. Hoeft is the owner of Minds Matter, which opened in May 2023. Her business focuses on brain health. Services include evaluating clients, some of whom are recovering from a brain injury and others… Read more »