PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined with his counterparts in 16 other states to encourage Congress to pass legislation that would keep AM radios in new vehicles at no extra charge to consumers. Jackley says AM radio serves an important in rural states such as South Dakota. Jackely says so far,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Three laws affecting families in South Dakota will go into effect July 1, 2023. One bill (SB 75) provides for all pregnancy expenses to be covered by both parents. Another, provides state employees up to $25,000 to cover domestic adoption costs. The third is an updated state employee benefit expanding Paid Family Leave… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLA ND) — Gov. Kristi Noem has been nearly silent as discussion and debate on two proposed carbon dioxide projects have happened over more than a year in the state. But on June 26, Noem commented on Summit Carbon Solutions’ plan to travel through more than 400 miles of the state with… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Wednesday, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley released a draft ballot explanation for a proposed amendment that would prevent the State Legislature from amending or repealing ballot measures approved by voters for seven years. The draft amendment proposed by Brain Bengs of Aberdeen would require 35,017 valid petition… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- One person died Tuesday evening in a one-vehicle crash northwest of Aberdeen, S.D. The name of the person involved has not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 1996 Ford F150 pickup was traveling north on 384th Ave. The pickup entered the west ditch and rolled.… Read more »

CLEAR LAKE, S.D.: One person died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash north of Clear Lake, S.D. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado pickup was traveling east on U.S. Highway 212 near mile marker 400. A 2008… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled spraying for Mosquitoes on Thursday, June 29th between the hours of 8:30 pm and 12:30 AM. The Adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph.   The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray effectiveness during the spraying… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- Governor Kristi Noem appeared on KWAT Tuesday discussing the issue of landowners’ rights regarding the CO2 pipeline. Governor Noem offers her support to the landowners. Noem criticize the South Dakota legislature for not passing bills showing their support for the landowners. Noem’s biggest concern is how China is contributing to this process. The… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s July Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, July 13 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Moccasin Creek Country Club. The event is hosted and sponsored by Moccasin Creek Country Club, which will also provide food and beverage service for the evening. The membership… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Attention all men and women fifty years and older, come be a part of this year’s area Senior Games on July 12-15. Competition will be for men and women in age divisions 50-59, 60-69 and 70-79 and 80 and older with awards in each category. The Schedule for the activities is: Wednesday-July… Read more »