PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A proposal to eliminate property taxes for homeowners while raising the state sales tax failed Monday in the South Dakota House of Representatives. The House amended Senate Bill 169 to remove the requirement for public hearings on excess tax levies. Instead, it would have eliminated property taxes on owner-occupied homes for… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Senate has passed HB1130 that will require all elections in the state be held on the traditional election days in either June or November. House Bill 1130 prime sponsor Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre said consolidating election dates will hopefully lead to better voter participation and turnout. Senate prime… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate debated HB1165.  The bill provide a means by which an agricultural producer may request an automatic refund of an assessment on crops. Representative Spencer Gosch of Glenham primed the bill in the South Dakota House.  In the South Dakota Senate speaking in favor of the bill was Senator Mark… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Sunday, around 4 p.m. the Aberdeen Police Department was called to assist in locating an individual for a welfare check. Additionally, it was reported that the person was highly intoxicated and driving a vehicle. A short time after receiving the initial report, APD Officers located the vehicle near the intersection of… Read more »

BRANDON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The cause of death for a 43-year-old Brandon man who died during a standoff last month has been released. On February 12, law enforcement attempted to serve a warrant at the residence of Abe Joseph Boushee at 113 W. Confier Street in Brandon. He was wanted on five outstanding warrants from… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(SDBA)- Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem defended the Trump administration’s tariff threats against Mexico and Canada during an interview Sunday on CBS’s Face the Nation. Noem said the tariffs, now delayed until April 2, are focused on stopping fentanyl trafficking across U.S. borders. When questioned about border crossing numbers being at a 25-year… Read more »

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK(Press Release)- National Farmers Union recognized Harding County ranchers, Jason and Kaeloni Latham for their leadership and outreach efforts Sunday with the Bruce Miller Membership Award during the National Farmers Union Convention in Oklahoma City, OK. “The Lathams are a great example of the positive difference young producers can make for agriculture,” explained… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown Shamrocks took swift, decisive action over the weekend after Prairie Lakes Ice Arena staff were made aware of a group of fans making inappropriate and racial remarks toward a member of the visiting team who’s from South Korea. The Shamrocks say those fans were removed and, “have been banned from our facilities.”… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- A friendly reminder that Daylight Savings time will begin on Sunday.  Remember prior to going to bed to move forward your clock one hour before heading to bed Saturday night. Also a great opportunity to address fire safety, the National Fire Protection Agency suggest to do the following: Following is information to help… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls area Law Enforcement leaders say assaults against officers are on the rise…and they’re concerned. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead. Sheriff Milstead appeared at a joint news conference with Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum this morning. Chief Thum referenced a recent armed standoff in Brandon that left a man dead…an… Read more »