PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- They want to equip the next generation of civic leaders. South Dakota’s Board of Regents is proposing a Civics Literacy Requirement at colleges and universities. Regents President Tim Rave says it’s part of preparing the state’s workforce. The hope is that students will take it to heart and enter public life as well… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Committee is holding their 11th annual Hat & Mitten Drive for elementary school children. The drive will run from October 11 through December 11, at which time the items will be distributed to public and private schools in Aberdeen. In addition to hats and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the spring in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties will include researching legislation, writing memos, attending committee hearings and briefings, answering constituent phone calls, sorting mail, and providing support to the staff and the Member of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office Winter and Spring 2024 Internship Program. The internship program provides students first-hand experience with state government and the functions of the Governor’s Office. Student interns will work with the governor’s staff on various projects based on the applicant’s interests and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- You might be able to keep the thermostat a bit higher this winter and it not burn a hole in your wallet.  Mark Hanson with Montana-Dakota Utilities says natural gas could be less expensive this heating season. Hanson says part of the reason for the estimated lower costs is production of natural gas… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Shantel Krebs has been officially hired as the Regional President and CEO of Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre. Krebs says she believes in Avera’s mission to help people. Krebs says the Avera St. Mary’s Hospital team provides top notch care for its patients. Krebs has been serving in the interim job position… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC) has agreed to purchase two 160-acre parcels of land in rural Lincoln County. This land provides a sufficient site plan for a new men’s prison to replace much of the current State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. “This site is the best choice for a… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KELO)- Earlier this week, the U.S. House voted 216-210 to oust Kevin McCarthy as the Speaker of the House.  Congressman Dusty Johnson reacted to what has happened this week. Johnson express frustration for what the eight Republicans & all Democrats did this week. Johnson explains with no Speaker, everything grinds to the halt. Johnson… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Public testimony has swayed the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission in tabling action to eliminate the non-resident, one day fishing license.  The non-resident, one-day license does not require a habitat stamp purchase which prevents additional revenue to support projects.  Lyssa Bruzelius with South Dakota Misssouri River Tourism says there should be… Read more »