MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Friday was Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Aaron Pollard talks about how you can recognize the day. More than 27,000 South Dakotans served in the Vietnam War, with 210 perishing.  Pollard says it’s important for Vietnam veterans to take advantage of the benefits they’ve earned.… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG) US Senator John Thune made his way to Watertown, SD, today to visit the local Rotary Club and tour Glacial Lakes Rubber and Plastics. Senator Thune talks about his visit to the community. Thune said the forum-style conversations revolved around government operations, spending and debt, inflation, and the Southern border. KXLG News asked… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio with audio from SDBA)- On Wednesday night, a disturbance took place at the state prison that included a correction officer being injured in the process. Governor Noem spoke with SDBA’s Austin Goss about the incident that took place there. A new prison is many years away, Governor Noem talks about what can be… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio with audio from SDBA)- Governor Kristi Noem did an interview Thursday with SDBA’s Austin Goss addressing the audit she requested with President Biden’s to deal with funding on tribal lands in South Dakota. Governor Noem reminds everyone that the responsibility for funding comes from the federal government. Noem explains the purpose of the… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- When combined, the three big reservoirs in the Upper Missouri River Basin are coming out of winter about 2 million acre feet below the top of the “Carryover Multiple Use Zone.” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Reservoir Regulation Team Leader Ryan Larsen says that’s lower than they’d like it to be. Larsen… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – There are over $15,000 worth of prizes up for grabs in the 2024 Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Week raffle. From diamonds to oil changes and hotel stays to camping packages, there’s something for everyone! For a complete list of prizes, go online to cutt.ly/ChamberRaffle. Drawings for prizes will be… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Spring migration is underway, and that brings the threat of the highly contagious bird flu…and this spring there’s a twist. In addition to threatening domestic poultry flocks, a couple of southern states say the flu virus has also been found in swine and dairy herds. South Dakota state veterinarian Beth Thompson says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- A residential fire was reported Wednesday on South First Street in Aberdeen. Here’s the official statement: “On March 27th, 2024, at approximately 1511 hours, Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 1500 block of South First Street.  When fire crews arrived, smoke and fire were found coming from a single-family residence.  Initially,… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Next year will mark the 100th session of the South Dakota Legislature. A couple of lawmakers, Representative Tony Venhuisen of Sioux Falls and Senator David Wheeler of Huron thought it would be a good idea to commemorate the milestone. A committee has been formed to explore ideas. They met this week and Venhuisen… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)  – Northern State University and the NSU Foundation are proud to announce the upcoming 2024 GiveNDay, an annual fundraising event dedicated to supporting Wolves students and strengthening community ties. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, and conclude at 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 4. GiveNDay celebrates… Read more »