WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- American families are paying the price for Washington’s over-spending. That’s the conclusion of Senator John Thune on the Senate floor. He says inflation still isn’t under control…three years after Democrats ignored warnings that the American Rescue plan spending was too large. Thune says inflation is costing the average American family an extra thousand… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A special visitor was at the Capitol last week to observe the legislative process.  Former Governor Dennis Daugaard and former First Lady Linda Daugaard spent a taking in committee hearings and floor  sessions.  District 24 Representative Mike Weisgram says Daugaard stuck his head into his Commerce and Energy Committee meeting. District 24 Representative… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- PRCA Rodeo Friday and Saturday night at the DEX on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds.  Stock for the weekend from Mosbrucker Rodeos from Mandan, North Dakota.  Wally Mosbrucker said the rodeo business is in his blood. Wally talks about the rodeo scheduled events. It is the largest event held at the DEX that… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7 am on Monday, March 4th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: Main St. between 1st Ave SE & 2nd Ave SE This road is scheduled to remain closed until 5 pm on March 4th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A Senate committee Thursday passed two bills purporting to support landowner rights regarding carbon pipeline land surveys and easements. There’s one problem, however. The landowners who testified did not like the bills. HB1185, passed the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee, 8 to 1. It would provide a more defined process in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) — A bipartisan effort intended to make South Dakota’s near total ban on abortions easier to understand will be created later this year. That’s after the South Dakota State Senate overwhelmingly voted to advance House Bill 1224, which compels the Department of Health to create an informational video and “other materials” on the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Four percent for teacher salaries means four percent. The House reiterated this position Thursday on the use of state funds to increase teacher salaries and to get them out of the basement nationally.  The lower chamber voted 60 to 7 in support of SB127, which was hoghoused–amended–to echo HB1048. However, the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Representatives Thursday passed a bill appropriating over a quarter of a billion dollars in state and federal funds toward the construction of a new men’s prison. The House of Representatives passed SB49 58 to 11. The measure now goes to Gov. Kristi Noem for her signature. House sponsor, Republican Rep. Tony… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- South Dakota Senator John Thune spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday the need for the Farm Bill to get done. Thune talks about the importance of the industry in South Dakota. Thune was pleased an extension was made to make it through the upcoming farm season. Thune discuss concerns provided by farmers and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakotans experienced a drastic temperature swing from Monday to Tuesday of this week. National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Doering (door-ing) says parts of the state experienced a change of 50-some degrees. Doering says a strong cold front moved through Monday night into Tuesday. Doering says 51 years ago, Spearfish had a record… Read more »