PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The House Select Committee on Investigation will meet again today (March 28, 2022) as legislators gather in Pierre for the final day of the 2022 session. The committee has been debating the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg  for his conduct surrounding a fatal vehicle-pedestrian accident near Highmore in September 2020. Committee… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- WATER TO BE OFF:   Beginning at approximately 8am on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, water will be off in the following areas to work on water lines: 27th Ave Northeast The Public Works department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for personal and restroom use.  Water is estimated… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The final days of the 2022 legislative session will also be the last for House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem.  He will be term limited this year and says he will not run for any other office. Peterson says its been a great experience. Peterson says he wouldn’t rule out another run… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The start of spring normally means severe weather season is not far behind. The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls is again holding storm spotter classes after a two year break due to the pandemic. Meteorologist Matt Dux, who was in Yankton Thursday night says they want spotters and the public to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Having to ask legislative permission to spend each federal grant could be a problem for the South Dakota Department of Transportation. Department Secretary Joel Jundt briefed the Transportation Board about the potential problems they could face if HB1281, passed at the end of the legislative session becomes law. The bill would require all… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- There was a police presence, both on the sidelines and among the marchers, at this week’s protest in Downtown Rapid City. Brendyn Medina, spokesperson for the Rapid City Police Department, explained what the official role of the RCPD is during protest situations. Medina addressed the officers who joined in the march. Medina… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem vetoed three bills: Senate Bill 151, House Bill 1223, and House Bill 1281. SB 151 would have automatically removed simple marijuana charges and convictions from public background records if a violation happened more than five years ago. HB 1223 authorize the provision of informed consent by a pregnant… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- With Veto Day approaching Governor Kristi Noem has been wearing out pens, signing legislation approved by the South Dakota Legislature.  One bill signed is Senate Bill 84.  The measure provides six-million dollars for much needed improvements to the Cottonwood Field Station.  Dr. Kristi Cammack runs Cottonwood as Director of the West River Ag… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Eight high school teams competed in a cooking show, of sorts, in Pierre Thursday during the South Dakota ProStart Invitational Mobridge-Pollock High School junior Dakota Micheel (mi-keel) was a member of their team competing in the cake decorating category. Teams brought their already-baked cake with them, then did the decorating at the contest.… Read more »

PIERRE & YANKTON, S.D.(KCCR & WNAX)- Continued dry conditions across South Dakota has kept the grassland fire danger in a high to very high or even extreme status most of the last few months.  Hughes/Stanley County Emergency Manager Rob Fines says while the issuing of a burn ban is day-to-day, no burning at all would… Read more »