MITCHELL, S.D.(KYNT)- The Texas legislature has wrapped up a special session that produced new Congressional district maps that could swing several seats to the republicans. California is working on similar legislation that will be voted on in November. Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota Senator John Thune says it is a state decision. Thune says a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Capitol Complex Beautification and Restoration Commission has approved a Department of Game, Fish and Parks plan to turn Capitol Lake in Pierre into a family fishing destination.  Game, Fish and Parks Secretary Kevin Robling says Governor Larry Rhoden brought the idea to him a few months ago. Robling says fishing would be… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission has approved the proposed location for the next addition to the Trail of Governors in Pierre.  Trail of Governors Foundation president Rick Jensen says they’d like to put the bronze likeness of former Governor Kristi Noem on the south side of Hilger’s Gulch. A stone backing… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On the second day of school, Watertown High School was placed on lockdown Friday morning after a report of a weapon in a school bathroom, a call that authorities and school officials believe was a hoax. The Watertown School District sent an initial message to parents at 9:32 a.m., stating that the Watertown… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Friday morning you may have noticed an increased law enforcement presence at Central High School for a short period of time. A juvenile who is not enrolled in this district arrived at the school for unauthorized reasons and was removed from the school property by officers. As a precaution students remained… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Northern Plains News) – Former staff members of South Dakota Public Broadcasting have started an alumni group to assist the network and its Friends organization in the wake of federal funding cuts. The group has four mandates: 1. Give money to SDPB to fund programming and operations; 2. Ask others to donate funds… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Sizzlin’ Summer Nights Car & Bike Show is coming up on Saturday, August 23rd. Aberdeen Downtown Association Executive Director Alexa Sheldon provides a preview. Here’s the itinerary for what’s happening on Saturday: – 8:30 to 12:00: Malchow Plaza Farmers Market – 12:00 to 2:00: Sizzlin’ Summer Kids Cup Bike Course! sponsored by Blackout… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–A severe thunderstorm in northeast South Dakota produced a tornado late Thursday afternoon. The tornado (pictured) touched down north of Rosholt near Dakota Magic Casino on the South Dakota-North Dakota line just after 5:30. The tornado was located on radar and by weather spotters and produced a tornado warning. No injuries were reported.… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KYNT)- A summer that was feared to be hot and dry has turned almost completely around. SDSU State Climatologist Laura Edwards says it was a drought busting season. Edwards says the south central part of the state around Winner is about the only area showing dry conditions. She says there has been one shared… Read more »