PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Democrats in the South Dakota legislature held a news conference Wednesday for a mid-session update. House Minority Leader Jamie Smith of Sioux Falls says they have been focused on main street issues. Smith says they have bills addressing health insurance premiums. Smith says Democrats are sponsoring a bill to help find… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — State corrections officials say a security staff member at the South Dakota State Penitentiary has been injured in an assault by an inmate. The South Dakota Department of Corrections says the staffer was cut in the face and taken to the hospital for treatment Tuesday. Officials say the staff member… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Appropriations Committees of the South Dakota legislature got updated revenue projections Wednesday and will use those to build the framework of their 2021 budget. Jeff Mehlhaff, senior fiscal analyst with the Legislative Research Council compared results with last years revenue forecast. Mehlhaff says tax collections are fairly close to what… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Creative South Dakota youth will soon have the opportunity to submit their art to a newly created South Dakota Governor’s Art Competition. Gov. Kristi Noem says it will be a statewide visual arts contest. Department of Tourism deputy secretary Wanda Goodman says tourists are looking for artistic experiences when they… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – The House State Affairs Committee passes Governor Noem’s second try at “riot-boosting” legislation. It’s in response to feared protests that may arise surrounding the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline in western South Dakota. Katie Hruska, Deputy General Counsel with the Governor’s office, says this year’s bill removes and revises… Read more »

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (WNAX) – For states and communities in the region to grow, there will need to be more outreach to immigrant communities. That was the message from Erica DeLeon, Director of One Siouxland, based in the Sioux City area, who spoke to the members of Yankton Area Progressive Growth at their annual meeting.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s Ag Development Legislation that calls for revisions to the zoning and permitting process has been introduced and is in the Senate State Affairs Committee awaiting action. South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association President Eric Jennings says his group backs the measure. He says if the bill passes, it… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – YAPAtorium’s Annual Valentine’s Day-Presidents Day Dance is set for Friday, Feb. 14. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Nick Eilts, YAPAtorium Supervisor, said those attending are encouraged to show up in costume. He said 80s romantic movies will be part of the event so people can also dress up as an… Read more »

VEBLEN, S.D. (Press Release) – One male died early Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash east of Veblen. The name of the deceased is not yet being released. A 2006 Chevrolet HHR SUV was westbound on South Dakota Highway 25 when it went off the roadway and rolled several times. The 41-year-old male driver, who… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Voters in the Yankton School District approved a property tax opt out by a 54 to 46 percent margin. Just under 27 percent of registered voters cast a ballot in Tuesday’s election. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle was thankful for the result. The opt out is for $1.85 million a year… Read more »