PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Less than a week after the passing of former South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar, the state’s gubernatorial community is shocked again with the passing of former First Lady Jean Rounds.  Rounds was the wife of 31st governor and current U-S Senator Mike Rounds.  Rounds released a statement Tuesday afternoon saying quote…”The love of… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota House Speaker Spencer Gosch has appointed eight members to a committee that will determine if and how the House will proceed with impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. One of those appointed is Representative Mike Stevens of  Yankton. He says they have few guidelines. Stevens says there is very little… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Inflation and supply chain issues may be chronic problems for businesses and consumers. Curt Everson, a member of the Governors Council of Economic Advisors, says he has seen examples of the supply issues. Everson, former President of the South Dakota Bankers Association, says ag producers are running into problems as they plan for… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Last week, a native, teenage girl went missing from the Rapid City area. Thankfully her disappearance was brief, and she has returned home with her family. For Lily Mendoza though, founder of the Red Ribbon Skirt Society, each case must be met with the same response. The Red Ribbon Skirt Society focuses… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Another incentive plan to help hire workers has been announced. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says this is aimed at front line workers. Sanderson says its simple for workers to sign up. Sanderson says their incentive is separate from any other being offered. Sanderson says businesses in places… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Educational facilities in Rapid City and Sioux Falls operated by the Board of Regents will continue to evolve and change their operations. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher told the legislatures Government Operations and Audit Committee the centers have not met their expectations. Maher says the Rapid City center has begun the change in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Hope Haven International Ministries is doing the 7th annual wheelchair drive.  Karl’s TV & Appliance has been a supporter of it every year. Marketing Manager Brooke Kooima tells us what Hope Haven is all about. Kooima tells us how the partnership with Karl’s came about. Kooima tells us where the wheelchair goes once… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Rachel Kippley, who is currently vice chairwoman of the Brown County Commission, has been appointed as the full-time Brown County Fair manager and parks assistant superintendent. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon, after the Brown County Commission met in executive session. Kippley’s appointment as fair manager is effective immediately. She will… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The cost to keep the accused in Pierre at the Hughes County Jail may be going up.  Sheriff Patrick Callahan started the discussion with the Hughes County Commission Monday night. Callahan would like to see the fee for housing an inmate increased about ten-dollars. Callahan says he wants to do what’s best for… Read more »