PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Governor Kristi Noem is looking for a new commissioner of economic development. She announced Friday afternoon that Chris Schilken plans to step down. He will serve as deputy commissioner going forward. “At Chris’s request, we have withdrawn his appointment papers. We encourage anyone interested in the role of GOED Commissioner to… Read more »
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Man arrested in connection to February shots fired incident
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider)- An Aberdeen man on probation in California faces six Brown County charges connected to an allegation that he fired shots from a vehicle. Kaiden D’evontia Glinton, 19, was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 14 and appeared in court Friday, Feb. 16. He’s charged with six felony counts of discharging a firearm from a moving… Read more »
Commissioner Dennert comment on passage of SB201 by Senate Commerce & Energy Committee
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the South Dakota Senate Commerce and Energy Committee passed SB201 on a 7-2 vote. SB201 would allow state government the potential to override ordinances set by either city or county governments. Brown County Commissioner Drew Dennert, who testified against the bill reacted to the decision made by that committee. Dennert talks… Read more »
Speaker Bartels address ballot initiative dealing with repeal of sales tax on groceries
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- What is the definition of consume? According to the dictionary, it means: “eat, drink, ingest (food or drink) – buy (goods or services) – use up (a resource). According to SD Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown, SD, that is part of what needs to be defined. Although SJR510 was defeated in the… Read more »
Watertown cook save four year old from choking
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On Wednesday, one of many parents’ worst nightmares happened to the Willett family of Watertown when their 4-year-old son, Jerry, started choking while at Head Start school. Thanks to the swift action of an employee, Darlena Jones, his life was potentially saved that day. Darlena Jones is a cook at Inter-lakes Community Action’s… Read more »
Haven Center now open in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release) – Haven Center, a non-profit early pregnancy medical facility, is now open in Watertown. “It’s been a long road to get here, but we are so very grateful to finally have our doors open” Valerie Fast, President of Haven Center Board of Directors said! Located at 611 6th St SE in Watertown, Haven Center… Read more »
Bankers in Mid-America region remain pessimistic
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index is in negative territory for the sixth straight month. Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss, says the survey shows community bankers concerned about future months. Higher interest rates, weak commodity prices and a credit squeeze are the major headwinds to the economy. South Dakota is one of the few… Read more »
DEA launch new campaign “Make Every Day Take Back Day”
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- You could be key to preventing family members from falling into drug addiction. The U-S Drug Enforcement Administration is launching a new campaign…”Make Every Day Take Back Day”. Regional DEA Public Information Officer Emily Murray says it’s a way to expand the successful spring and fall Take Back Day program. The idea… Read more »
Governor Noem signs E15 Fuel Tax Refund into law
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem held a bill signing ceremony for SB 78, which provides for an E15 fuel tax refund. “Renewable fuels are a very important part of America’s all-of-the-above energy supply, and ethanol is vital to South Dakota’s future. The Biden Administration’s policies have driven gas prices up for South… Read more »
Senate Commerce & Energy Committee passes SB201(Government overriding city/county ordinances)
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the South Dakota Senate Commerce & Energy Committee heard testimony on SB201. the bill would provide new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities, to allow counties to impose a surcharge on certain pipeline companies, and to declare an emergency. The bill’s main sponsor is Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree. Crabtree… Read more »