MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- South Dakota Chamber of Commerce President Dave Owen gave his annual Pre-Legislative Presentation in Mitchell yesterday.  He gave an election recap and a preview of the upcoming legislative session.  Owen says one big issue will be the attempt to remove food from the sales tax. He says he was surprised that the governor… Read more »

BURBANK, S.D.(WNAX)- Current District 17 Representative Sydney Davis of Burbank will be moving to the Senate in January. She was unopposed in her bid to move to the Senate. She says there is a lot on the agenda. Davis has been named to the State Affairs, Education and Health and Human Services Committees. Davis says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Summer study committees of the South Dakota legislature turned in their reports to the Executive Board this week. Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp was Chair of the Study Committee on Juvenile Justice and says it is a broad topic. Finck says they broke into separate study groups. Finck says it may be useful… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission will take another look at raises for county employees. Commissioner Cheri Loest says the Yankton City Commission approved a higher raise for their employees. Loest says they should at least have a discussion about it. Loest says its something they should debate and decide before the end of the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad has requested a change to a grant application looking for assistance with the construction of a new locomotive repair facility in Huron.  Jerry Vest with the R-C-P and E says they have discussed the grant application with federal railroad officials. The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 9:00 AM on Friday, November 18, 2022, water will be off in the following areas to repair a curb stop: North US Hwy 281 between East Dr. and N 4th St. The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Two men are now charged in case involving a missing man in Aberdeen. According to court documents, Joshua Ortley is facing kidnapping and aggravated assault charges. Kyle Three Legs is charged with aiding Ortley in kidnapping. Ortley was located in Sioux Falls on Monday, Nov. 14, and is currently in the Minnehaha County jail… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission put out a notice warning consumers of possible spikes in natural gas prices. Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says prices have been sharply up and down. Nelson says they put the notice out to give people time to prepare. Nelson says utilities can automatically pass through the cost… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has announced that the 2022 Grand Lighting Ceremony for Christmas at the South Dakota Capitol will take place in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 7 pm CT. This year’s theme for Christmas at the Capitol is “Merry Prairie Christmas.” The Capitol Christmas display includes around… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday & Sunday is the 44th annual Winterfest.  The event has taken place every year the weekend before Thanksgiving since 1978. Executive Director for the Aberdeen Arts Council Steve Thithavong talks about the number of vendors scheduled to be there. Thithavong talks how the items are handmade. Thitavong talks about… Read more »