WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- KXLG radio spoke with Taffy Howard, currently she is a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing district 33. Her term ends January 10th, 2022. She is also the Vice Chair of Appropriations. Taffy is has announced she is running for election to the U.S. House to represent South Dakota’s At-Large… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. – With more people traveling this week for the Thanksgiving Holiday, the South Dakota Highway Patrol reminds drivers that it is even more important to stay safe. “Thanksgiving is a major travel holiday and that increases the chances of motor vehicle crashes,” said Col. Rick Miller, superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Fire Marshal reminds citizens to enjoy the good food and activity that are part of the Thanksgiving holiday, but not to forget the importance of fire safety. Nationally, Thanksgiving Day is when the most home cooking fires happen each year. State Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says the holiday always presents… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Covid Relief Liaison Committee of the South Dakota legislature, meeting in Pierre last week, got an outline of how state government agencies plan to spend almost a billion dollars of federal Covid funding. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they didn’t get a lot of details. Hunhoff says the Department of Ag… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls Police say they plan for the worst case scenario when putting together security plans for events like this coming Friday’s Parade of Lights. Sunday night’s tragedy in Waukesha, Wisconsin is on their minds. Lt. Andrew Siebenborn says the department dedicates considerable staffing to these events. Siebenborn says the department has… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem will host the 2021 Grand Lighting Ceremony for Christmas at the South Dakota Capitol in the Rotunda on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 7:30 p.m. CST. The public is invited to join Governor Kristi Noem, First Gentleman Bryon Noem, and Pierre Mayor Steve Harding as they welcome guests and light… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- It looks like South Dakota republicans could see primary candidates for Governor, US Senate and Congress on next June’s election ballot. GOP Party Chairman Dan Lederman says the party stays out of those races. Governor Kristi Noem is facing a challenge from Representative Steven Haugaard of Sioux Falls. Lederman says despite the Governor… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday observance on Thursday, November 25 & Friday, November 26, 2021, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Thursday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Both Wednesday and Thursday’s… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Executive Director of the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau, Casey Weismantel delivered the 3rd quarter report to the Aberdeen City Council Monday night. Weismantel talks about fewer people seeing the official website but are staying on for longer length of time. Weismantel talked about the campaigns they ran during the summer months. Weismantel… Read more »