PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Thursday announced a drawdown will take place at Faulkton Lake to allow for a project to be completed on the spillway wingwall. “Significant maintenance was completed at Faulkton Lake, Redfield Lake, and Jones Lake dams last fall,” stated Jason Jungwirth, Aquatic Habitat Biologist. “The… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Senator Mike Rounds says CO2 pipeline companies have given themselves a black eye…but he believes they’ll prevail. Navigator Heartland and Summit Carbon Solutions both want to build carbon capture pipelines in several states, including South Dakota. Navigator wants the Public Utilities Commission to overturn pipeline zoning regulations in Minnehaha and Moody counties.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – This week, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) was awarded the Democracy Award for outstanding Constituent Service by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF). CMF’s Constituent Service award recognizes non-legislative achievement and performance in congressional offices. This category honors offices for their outstanding practices or achievements acting as ombudsmen with the federal government… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(The Dakota Scout)- Democratic delegates with the state party’s Central Committee have collected enough signatures to trigger an emergency vote on whether or not to recall embattled party Chair Jennifer Slaight-Hansen. Leaders within the state party confirmed to The Dakota Scout Wednesday that enough signatures had been collected on recall petitions to trigger the meeting, which… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – Law enforcement and the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation are looking into an officer involved shooting that took place just after 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning at Sturgis. The incident involved a highway patrol trooper who shot and wounded a male near the intersection of Junction Avenue and Dixon Drive. That is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The planning started in 2019 and after a four year delay, the Let Freedom Fly International Air Show will be held at the Pierre Regional Airport over Memorial Day weekend next year. Mustang Aviation owner and pilot Jim Peitz (PEYE-tz) is leading the organizing effort for the show. He says the availability of… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – One of the new events for this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is the ‘Pearl’s Girls Ride.’ This all-women’s ride honors the legacy of Pearl Hoel, wife of Pappy Hoel, founder of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Pearl stood alongside her husband helping plan and host the Rally for many years. The Pearl’s Girls… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – Honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces is an important part of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. For that reason, Tuesday, Aug. 8, was designated as Military Appreciation Day at the City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. During Tuesday’s ceremony, two Sturgis veterans were honored for their service. They were… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will be closing daily at 6:00 p.m. beginning this Saturday, August 12 through the remainder of the season, which concludes Sunday, August 20 at 5:00 p.m.  For further information, please contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry office at 626-7015.

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The first half of 2023 has treated Fort Pierre well in terms of tax collections. City Finance Officer Roxanne Heezen shared the general sales tax numbers with the city council during Monday night’s meeting. Heezen says “triple B”– or bed, board and booze– tax revenues were also up over 2022. She says… Read more »