SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Standing in the middle of a busy street isn’t safe…even if you’re standing on a median. With that in mind, Sioux Falls City Councilors are taking steps to end the practice. Councilor Curt Soehl (SAIL) says it’s all about safety. They approved first reading of a new ordinance Tuesday night to ban… Read more »
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Sturgis City Council approve contract for flat track events for Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – After another round of discussion, the Sturgis City Council Tuesday night approved on a 5-3 vote approved the Professional Services Contract with American Flat Track Events. The agreement covers the proposed race to take place on the last day of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this year in the downtown corridor. The agreement… Read more »
Joint Appropriation Committee hear updates on new men’s prison site
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The state wants a new men’s prison, Lincoln County landowners near the proposed prison want a pause in the project, and lawmakers want to know why the proposed prison costs substantially more than a new Nebraska prison of similar size. Prison opponents also want to see the state utilize programs that focus… Read more »
South Dakota Senate passes SB13(Allow voters to choose Attorney General & Secretary of State)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate on Tuesday debated SB13. The bill would revise the process for nominating candidates for the offices of lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state. Speaking in favor of the bill was President Pro Temp Lee Schoenbeck of Watertown. Senator John Wiik of Big Stone City, who’s also the… Read more »
Watertown City Council approve new lease agreement for new NAHL team
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown City Council has approved a lease agreement for a junior hockey team from the North American Hockey League (NAHL) to play its home games in the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. The vote did create some discomfort however. The terms of the lease agreement at the time of the vote were not public… Read more »
Watertown City Council looking at renovating former bank for new City Hall
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown City Council has agreed to take another run at seeing if a former downtown bank building can be renovated into a new City Hall without breaking the bank financially. On Tuesday night, the city council agreed to a nearly $90,000 contract with TSP Architects for redesign, bidding and construction services. The bank… Read more »
Northern concert to feature music from popular Broadway shows
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony (AUCS) invites you to a concert celebrating the musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Northern State University. Christopher Stanichar, assistant professor of music/director of the AUCS, will lead the orchestra. The concert, which will be held in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey and… Read more »
Spring load limits now in effect
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department announces that effective Wednesday February 21, 2024, spring load limits will be put in place. Businesses that need a business access permit or annual permit must apply for permits in order to comply with the load limit regulations.
South Dakota House pass HB1048(Teacher pay increases)
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota House members Tuesday sent a message to school boards that when the legislature appropriates money to increase teacher salaries, they want it used for that purpose. The House passed HB1048 58 to 9. The House’s sponsor, Republican Representative Mike Stevens from Yankton, a former school board member, explained the… Read more »
South Dakota House pass HB1244(Anyone that signs petitions can withdrawn their names)
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — In limited circumstances, a petition signer could remove their signature from a petition for an initiated measure, referendum, or constitutional amendment. HB1244 passed the House on a 59 to 9 vote. It received a two-thirds vote, necessary as the bill carries an emergency clause and goes into effect upon the governor’s signature… Read more »