WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- They can generate combat power that can strike anywhere in the world at any time. Senator John Thune is commending members of the 28th Bomb Wing’s air crews and maintainers from Ellsworth Air Force Base. They participated in last week’s strike on 85 targets in the Middle East, responding to attacks on U.S.… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KELO)- They suffered some defeats in the legislature this week, but they aren’t giving up. Carbon capture pipeline opponents say the glut of pipeline bills considered this week demonstrates there’s a problem. Former legislator Craig Schaunaman says the bills that were passed are a move in the right direction, but don’t protect landowners from… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The second time was the charm. On Tuesday, the Senate reconsidered and passed a bill allowing the governor to choose circuit court judges or state supreme court justices to serve on the Public Utilities Commission. It would be only in the event of a vacancy. SB177 passed 20 to 13. On… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A trio of pro-labor bills died on party-line votes in a Senate committee Tuesday. On 8 to 1 votes, the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee sent Senate Bills 145, 163, and 179 to the 41st legislative day, killing them. Democratic Sen. Reynold Nesiba from Sioux Falls sponsored all three bills. SB145… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sunset on Thursday February 8, 2024, in honor of Moody County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Ken Prorok, who was killed in the line of duty on February 2. “We are grateful for the life and service of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota legislators rejected a ballot measure Tuesday that would have expanded gun rights in the state. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7 to 0 to send SJR506 to the 41st legislative day, killing the measure. Republican Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller from Rapid City sponsored the resolution. The measure would have limited when… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune is continuing to work on a border deal, but House Republicans say it’s a waste of time. Supporters of the bipartisan Senate border deal say it’s the most significant border security package in decades. GOP leaders say it will do little to solve border problems. Senator Thune outlines what a… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–It’s about saving lives. That’s what Watertown Police Chief Tim Toomey repeatedly told the city council Monday night as they talked about, for a second time, allowing the police department to purchase a new armored vehicle. The council gave the city manager approval last month to sign a purchase order for the vehicle, but council members… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- In response to the statement made by Sheriff Dave Lunzman on Tuesday morning at the Brown County Commission meeting, I want to emphasize the Aberdeen Police Department’s unwavering commitment to public safety and the citizens of Aberdeen and Brown County. The top priority of each and every member of the APD, each… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission heard a report Tuesday on the budget the Brown County Sheriff Office uses for their jail here in Aberdeen. Brown County Sheriff Dave Lunzman talks about how the process came about. Lunzman talks about the capacity of the jail. Lunzman discuss what the budget was for the year 2023.… Read more »