YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Another South Dakota legislative committee dealing with drug issues meets Monday. The “Offenses Regarding Controlled Substances Interim Study” will hold their first meeting of the summer. Committee Vice Chair, Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton says they will outline what they hope to achieve. Kennedy says the state is unique when it… Read more »
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Industrial Hemp Study Committee meeting Monday
PLATTE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Industrial Hemp Study Committee of the South Dakota legislature holds its second meeting of the interim Monday. Committee Chairman, Representative Lee Qualm of Platte says he has a goal in mind. Qualm says they are also waiting for federal rules on hemp production. Qualm says they keep hearing about the… Read more »
City of Brandon quashes fears about unsafe drinking water
BRANDON, S.D. (KELO.com) — The City of Brandon held a news conference on Wednesday to quash fears its drinking water is unsafe. City Administrator Bryan Read says someone altered legitimate test results and posted them online. Read refused to speculate about who may have put up the bogus results, but says its more evidence that you… Read more »
Pierre wins School Board Award of Excellence
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Each year, the Associated School Boards of South Dakota names one school board to receive the School Board Award of Excellence. Pierre School Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says this year’s honorees are the Pierre School Board.
Fall Climate Outlook calls for continued wet conditions
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – After an already wet year, the trend looks to continue in the months ahead. The Fall Climate Outlook has come out and the forecast calls for cooler and wetter conditions than normal in the near future, according to Laura Edwards, State Climatologist. That wet trend will continue into the fall as… Read more »
Start of middle school in Brookings to be delayed by construction
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The start date for classes at Mickelson Middle School in Brookings will be delayed to Sept. 4 with registration on Sept. 3. The plan is for Middle School teachers to get into their classrooms on August 30th. Classes will start at the other schools on the 23rd as planned. Construction work… Read more »
Department of Public Safety receives grant for emergency centers
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety has received a federal grant of more than $1.5 million that will be used for equipment at the statewide 9-1-1 emergency centers, also known as public safety answering points (PSAPs). The money, which comes from the federal 9-1-1 Grant Program, is part of the ongoing… Read more »
Krull appointed judge for Fourth Judicial Circuit
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today appointed Kevin J. Krull to serve as judge for the Fourth Judicial Circuit. “Kevin has a strong history of serving his community and seeking out truth,” said Noem. “His background and experience have prepared him well for this position, and I’m confident he will be an… Read more »
Rounds says farmers understand President is working on tariffs issue
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KXLG) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is confident there’s still support for President Trump in farm country despite the downturn in prices the result of continuing tariffs with China. He says farmers understand the President is trying to fix something that has been a long-term problem. Rounds says China ignores the fact… Read more »
Regents to ask legislature to fund Dakota Promise
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Board of Regents has decided to ask the legislature for two million dollars to fund an updated version of the Dakota’s Promise, needs-based scholarship. Regents President Kevin Schieffer says the state lags in offering those types of scholarships. Schieffer says it is a priority for him. Schieffer says… Read more »