PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Steven (Steve) Perkins to the South Dakota Board of Education Standards, effective immediately. He will take the seat previously occupied by Becky Guffin. “Steve has grandkids of his own, and he realizes that their future is of the utmost importance,” said Governor… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson back in January was selected to serve on a committee dealing with China & how much of a threat the country is to the United States. Congressman Johnson comments on what the point of the committee is. Johnson comment on how this could impact the supply chain going forward. Johnson… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Bowhunters will hold their annual meeting and banquet this weekend at the National Field Archery Association building in Yankton. SDBI President Justin Broughton says they have a lot of events Friday and Saturday. Broughton says they want to protect and expand the sport. Broughton says they are also active in… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – After serving as Sturgis City Manager for 11 years, Daniel Ainslie is leaving city employment. The Sturgis City Council reluctantly accepted his letter giving notice following Monday night’s Sturgis City Council meeting. Ainslie’s departure comes just over one year from the date the Sturgis City Council affirmed its support of the city… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While the South Dakota legislature has approved two hundred million dollars for housing infrastructure development, the rules on how to use it are still being written. Dave Mingo, Community and Economic Development Director for the City of Yankton says they do know that thirty percent of the money is set aside for Sioux… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — In emotional testimony, a state representative who has had health problems during pregnancy, lost a pregnancy to miscarriage, and is currently four months pregnant, tabled her bill on abortion this Tuesday. It would have clarified when an abortion is allowed for the life or health of the mother. Republican Representative Taylor Rehfeldt,… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KELO)-  Miss South Dakota USA, Shania Knutson, has been suspended from her role as she faces petty theft charges in Brookings County. Denise Wallace, Executive Co-Director of Miss South Dakota USA state pageant issued a release saying, “We are aware of Shania’s recent arrest for first-degree petty theft.  We moved to suspend Shania from… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The Senate Judiciary Committee, on a 6-1 vote, passes a bill that would limit parole for South Dakota’s most violent offenders. It requires those convicted of manslaughter, kidnapping, rape and other violent crimes to serve the full term of their sentence. That’s already required for murder convictions. Senator Brent Hoffmann of Sioux Falls… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Senator Brent Hoffman of Sioux Falls sponsored a bill that would change the motto on state license plates. His bill was up for debate on the Senate floor Monday. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says the current slogan has been pretty successful. Senator John Wiik (wick) of Big Stone City says there could… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill that would have allowed the posting of candidate signs before absentee voting for a primary or general election was killed by the House Local Government Committee Tuesday.  House prime sponsor Representative Mike Weisgram of Fort Pierre admitted the bill is a challenge to local control. Weisgram says just over 50-percent of… Read more »