PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department (ICE) has officially approved a partnership with the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) to enforce federal immigration law on violent criminals and drug dealers in South Dakota. “When state and federal law enforcement agencies work… Read more »
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Governor Rhoden talks about upcoming special session
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has issued a proclamation calling the legislature back to Pierre on September twenty-third for a special session dealing with the question of a new prison. Rhoden says the task force he appointed reached a solid decision. The task force focused on two possible locations in Sioux Falls for… Read more »
Chip sealing along of NW Sector starting today
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning Monday, July 21, 2025, the following sector will be affected by the chip sealing of city streets: NW Sector (Areas North of the Railroad Tracks & West of N. State St.) This process is expected to take approximately 4 weeks to finish with weather permitting. ‘No Parking’ signs will be set… Read more »
SDPB react to cuts by the Federal Government
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Last Thursday, the U.S. House passed their rescission package that included 1.1 billion dollars in cut to Corporation of Public Broadcasting which include PBS & NPR. President Trump signed the bill into law Friday. SDPB’s Executive Director Julie Overgaard released the following statement following the passage of the bill. “These cuts will directly… Read more »
South Dakota Discovery Center to host new exhibit Sunday
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)The South Dakota Discovery Center in Pierre will hold a grand opening for a new exhibit on Sunday. Exhibit Hall Manager Allison Graviett-Pfaff(grav-it faff) says LUNAR LIFE: Destination Mars was developed by a group of students and faculty at South Dakota State University thanks to a grant partnership with NASA. Graviett-Pfaff talks about the… Read more »
South Dakota Lottery updating hours for lottery machines
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Lottery is making some updates to ensure video lottery machines are only played during approved hours of operation. As the site controller updates take effect, video lottery terminals will automatically disable at 2:10am local time. If a bonus round is being played at that time, the machine will finish the… Read more »
Governor Rhoden announce special session to address Mens Prison
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the date of the special session to consider and pass legislation for a new prison. The special session will be on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:00 am CT. Governor Rhoden signed an Executive Proclamation formally announcing the special session. You can read his letter… Read more »
Civil Air Patrol return to Aberdeen Thursday night
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Civil Air Patrol, the official Auxiliary of the U.S Air Force, has returned to the Aberdeen area for the first time in almost fifteen years. The Aberdeen Composite Squadron held their first meeting Thursday night at the Aberdeen Police Station. Major Richard Rezac talks more about the return of the squadron came about.… Read more »
Congressman Johnson’s CLARITY Act passed U.S. House Thursday
Washington, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act passed the U.S. House by a 294-134 vote. TheCLARITY Act would establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States, protect consumers and investors, and keep innovation in America. U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Chairman of the Agriculture subcommittee… Read more »
Board of Regents approves guns-on-campus policy to comply with new state law
BROOKINGS, S.D.(South Dakota Searchlight)- The South Dakota Board of Regents approved a policy on Thursday in Brookings allowing people with enhanced permits to carry concealed pistols on the state’s public university campuses. “This is something that we don’t take lightly,” said Regents Executive Director Nathan Lukkes. The policy was necessitated by a law that took effect July 1,… Read more »