WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Friday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted in favor of the annual defense bill (NDAA) when it passed the House. The legislation includes two policies authored by Johnson – a provision from his Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act to protect global supply chains from China’s malign influence and increase fairness… Read more »
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International Legislators’ Forum (ILF) beginning Monday in Duluth
SOUTH DAKOTA(Press Release)- The International Legislators’ Forum (ILF) is a nonpartisan, consensus-oriented convening of legislators (June 16-19, 2024) from the northern plain’s region of North America. The forum is being held in Duluth, MN. Legislators from across the political spectrum meet, learn, share information, explore problems, build relationships, and develop collaborative approaches and solutions on a… Read more »
Senator Thune denounces Democrats’ Supreme Court temper tantrums
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune on Thursday went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to criticize Democrats for their reactions to what’s happening with the U.S. Supreme Court. Senator Thune talks about what Democrats would trying to do Wednesday at the Senate. Senator Thune talks about Supreme Court cases that Democrats approved of their… Read more »
10th Ave SE from S Dakota Street to Riverside Drive closed Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 10 am Friday, June 14, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt patching: 10th Ave. SE from S. Dakota St. to S. Riverside Dr. The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 4 pm Friday, or until finished. Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »
Lyman school JAG instructor earns national recognition from the American Legion
LYMAN, S.D.(DRGNews)- An educator from the Lyman School District has been named the 2024 American Legion National Educator of the Year. School District Superintendent Chris Long says Jobs for America’s Graduates – or JAG– program Coordinator Chad Johnson has been selected to receive the award. The recognition is for individuals or organizations that have played… Read more »
Hughes County man accused of vehicular battery
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A 38-year-old man has been charged with vehicular battery and 1st offense DUI in connection with a motorcycle accident that happened last month in Hughes County. Court documents say a Hughes County Sheriff’s Deputy was called to Merry Road and Grey Goose Road for a one vehicle accident. Upon arrival, the deputy found… Read more »
Rapid City investigator to assist in Roubideaux investigation of sexual contact with a minor
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A Sixth Circuit Court Judge in Pierre has approved the hiring of an investigator from Rapid City to aid in the investigation of a 21 year old man charged with sexual contact with a child under 16. Court documents say the incident involving Kryschen Xavier Roubideaux (roo-ba-do) happened on or about December 30,… Read more »
Most of roof at SD State Capitol to be replaced
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Most of the roof of South Dakota’s State Capitol Building in Pierre– with the exception of the copper dome– is getting replaced this summer and fall. Leah Haugan (hogen) is the Special Projects Coordinator for the South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration. She says the current roof is over 45 years… Read more »
Attorney General Jackley talks AI impact on children
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Bad actors are using Artificial Intelligence to victimize children, and it’s time to stop them. That’s the opinion of Attorneys General from across the nation…including Marty Jackley. They’re urging Congress to form a commission to find ways to stop “Deep Fake” A-I images of child pornography. South Dakota just passed a new law… Read more »
Sioux Falls Police reminds everyone that street racing is illegal
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Another stark warning from Sioux Falls police…street racing is not only illegal, it is sometimes deadly. That’s the case in the fatal motorcycle accident on the city’s northeast side early Wednesday. Lieutenant Andrew Siebenborn says at least two motorcycles were involved in the race…which was being watched by a number of spectators.… Read more »