SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota republican party will hold a campaign school Saturday in Sioux Falls. Party Chairman Dan Lederman says they do training every election cycle. Lederman says they are bringing in some outside consultants. Lederman says winning elections in South Dakota is more than just being a republican on the ballot. The… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday night, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) issued a statement regarding the Democrats’ $1.75 trillion spending package: “This massive spending package undermines work, further strains Medicare, and according to the CBO, isn’t paid for,” said Johnson. “I will be voting no.” The legislation would: Cost more than $4 trillion if fully… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Legislature’s Executive Board has approved the findings of a summer study on housing needs in the state.  The interim committee was chaired by Representative Roger Chase of Huron, who is a realtor.  Chase says infrastructure was a common theme heard during the summer study. Chase told the Executive Board that… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature heard from all of the summer study committees at their meeting this week. Senator Bryan Breitling of Miller chaired the study on Marijuana. He says there are still some challenges. Breitling says they heard from a number of sources and interests. Breitling says they also… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota State Railroad Board put off a decision on a citizens group request to convert an unused rail bed from Tabor to Platte to a walking – biking trail. Bob Foley of Tyndall, with the group: “Friends of the Tabor to Platte Rail to Trail” told the board they want to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature will be able to continue asking questions about the state’s appraisal certification program. GOAC Chairman, Senator Kyle Schoenfish of Scotland was in front of the legislatures Executive Board, explaining his committees actions. Schoenfish says they will drop the subpoena for Labor Department… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Drug overdoses have become a serious enough issue in the Rapid City area the Rapid City Police Department has officially moved to establish a Narcan program. Narcan nasal spray is a widely misunderstood chemical used to combat potentially fatal overdose situations. RCPD Captain John Olsen explained the specifics of Narcan’s applications. Olsen… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council has begun discussion on revisions to its sidewalks ordinance. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says they are looking at making some changes to coincide with state law and to address some concerns from residents. Ainslie says the property owner would then be responsible for repair. However, he says,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Winterfest has been held on the weekend before Thanksgiving since 1978. The Winterfest Committee is committed to presenting a high-quality juried show with balance and variety between the various art forms as well as between fine and folk arts. It is the perfect opportunity to find unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on… Read more »