PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The state of South Dakota and Governor Kristi Noem have won Site Selection Magazine’s 2023 Governor’s Cup. South Dakota received this honor for having the most economic development projects per capita in the nation. You can read the full article here. “We stay true to our values in South Dakota. Our… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — House members amended and passed a bill Monday that would allow retired South Dakota judges and justices to serve on the Public Utilities Commission in the event of a vacancy or disqualification.  However, the amendment to SB177 changes the original bill to allow the appointment of former judges and justices only… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is praising Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision that allows former President Donald Trump to appear on the ballot for the Colorado state Presidential Primary election. The high court unanimously reversed the Colorado State Supreme Court decision that ruled Trump should not be allowed on the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Minnesota truck driver has been ticketed by Pierre police after the he got his 18-wheeler stuck under the Pierre Railroad viaduct.  Pierre Police Captain Dusty Pelle says the crash happened Monday around 7:50 am.  The driver of the truck, 37 year-old Ahmed Ibrahim of Willmar was northbound on Pierre Street when his… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1231, which places restrictions on the ownership of agricultural land, stopping six evil foreign governments and foreign entities from those governments from buying up South Dakota’s precious ag land, into law. “South Dakota respects the Freedom to farm and ranch. That Freedom should not… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department want YOU to “Be Part of the Fun!” Summer Job Application are being Accepted NOW! Want more information about available positions come to the PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY SUMMER JOB FAIR When: Tuesday, March 5 Time: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Where: Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SD News Watch)- Of the eight citizen-led ballot questions approved for circulation, three will definitely meet the signature threshold to make the ballot, according to News Watch analysis and interviews with political leaders and ballot sponsors. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more: The deadline to submit petitions for ballot measure is May 7th.

HURON, S.D.(Press Release) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) starting March 4 and running through March 29, 2024. This conservation opportunity gives producers tools to conserve wildlife habitat while achieving other conservation benefits, including sequestering carbon… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – A pedestrian suffered fatal injuries Friday morning in a single vehicle crash in Pierre, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates Keven K. Klein, the 57-year-old male driver of a 2010 Dodge Caravan suffered a seizure and blacked out while driving. The vehicle left the road, striking a pedestrian, Rocky L. Bowker, before… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Last week Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky announced that he will be stepping down in a leadership role of the Republicans in the U.S. Senate following the 2024 elections. Senator Mike Rounds appeared on ABC’s “This Week” to talk about the future of the Republican Party in the Senate. Rounds believe… Read more »