News Category: Pheasant Country News

State employees receive extra paycheck, likely gone by end of day

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- State government employees in South Dakota got an extra paycheck deposited in to their accounts Monday morning, but that money should be gone by the end of the day. Bureau of Finance and Management Commissioner Jim Terwilliger (hard “g” sound) says the state does its payroll through First Premier Bank, based in Sioux… Read more »

State employees receive extra paycheck, likely gone by end of day

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- State government employees in South Dakota got an extra paycheck deposited in to their accounts Monday morning, but that money should be gone by the end of the day. Bureau of Finance and Management Commissioner Jim Terwilliger (hard “g” sound) says the state does its payroll through First Premier Bank, based in Sioux… Read more »

Garden Gnomes take over the greens at the 2025 Chamber Golf Tournament

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce invites golfers and gnome enthusiasts alike to join the fun at this year’s annual Chamber Golf Tournament, happening Monday, June 2 at Moccasin Creek Country Club. This whimsical, garden-gnome-themed event promises a day of friendly competition, networking, and community spirit. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with… Read more »

Garden Gnomes take over the greens at the 2025 Chamber Golf Tournament

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce invites golfers and gnome enthusiasts alike to join the fun at this year’s annual Chamber Golf Tournament, happening Monday, June 2 at Moccasin Creek Country Club. This whimsical, garden-gnome-themed event promises a day of friendly competition, networking, and community spirit. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with… Read more »

May Overby students open time capsule dates back to 2000

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The May Overby Elementary Student Council recently got a glimpse of the past when they opened a time capsule from a quarter century ago. Now, the Student Council, along with their advisors Chrisandra Bierne and Lisa Jaspers, are busy putting together a new time capsule for future students to open 25… Read more »

May Overby students open time capsule dates back to 2000

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The May Overby Elementary Student Council recently got a glimpse of the past when they opened a time capsule from a quarter century ago. Now, the Student Council, along with their advisors Chrisandra Bierne and Lisa Jaspers, are busy putting together a new time capsule for future students to open 25… Read more »

Jackley and other AGs oppose AI budget amendment

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and 39 other Attorneys General are opposing a proposed congressional budget amendment that would impose a 10-year prohibition on states from enforcing any state law or regulation addressing artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making systems. “As Attorney General, I fully support the State’s ability… Read more »

Jackley and other AGs oppose AI budget amendment

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and 39 other Attorneys General are opposing a proposed congressional budget amendment that would impose a 10-year prohibition on states from enforcing any state law or regulation addressing artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making systems. “As Attorney General, I fully support the State’s ability… Read more »

Consultant report released on South Dakota prison plan

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Wednesday, the Project Prison Reset task force shared the completed consultant report by Arrington Watkins. You can find the consultant report here. “This new third-party report confirms what our task force concluded: that the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls has reached the end of its useful life,” saidLt. Governor Tony Venhuizen,… Read more »

Consultant report released on South Dakota prison plan

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Wednesday, the Project Prison Reset task force shared the completed consultant report by Arrington Watkins. You can find the consultant report here. “This new third-party report confirms what our task force concluded: that the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls has reached the end of its useful life,” saidLt. Governor Tony Venhuizen,… Read more »

Wind damage near Travel Leaders highlights wild weather week in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio) – (UPDATED W/ WIND DAMAGE PHOTOS NEAR TRAVEL LEADERS IN ABERDEEN) After starting with the week with temps in the upper 80s and Red Flag Warnings being posted due to high winds and low humidity.  The city was hit with needed moisture but a lot of wind coming along with that. NWS… Read more »

Wind damage near Travel Leaders highlights wild weather week in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio) – (UPDATED W/ WIND DAMAGE PHOTOS NEAR TRAVEL LEADERS IN ABERDEEN) After starting with the week with temps in the upper 80s and Red Flag Warnings being posted due to high winds and low humidity.  The city was hit with needed moisture but a lot of wind coming along with that. NWS… Read more »

New locomotive ride to debut at Storybook Land next Friday, May 23rd

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The fun keeps coming to Storybook Land as a new locomotive ride was recently installed at the park this week. Aberdeen Parks & Rec Director Mark Hoven explains the process in getting the new amusement ride to Storybook Land. Hoven describes the fundraising efforts it takes to acquire new amusement… Read more »

New locomotive ride to debut at Storybook Land next Friday, May 23rd

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The fun keeps coming to Storybook Land as a new locomotive ride was recently installed at the park this week. Aberdeen Parks & Rec Director Mark Hoven explains the process in getting the new amusement ride to Storybook Land. Hoven describes the fundraising efforts it takes to acquire new amusement… Read more »

Opponent of Amendment L launched their campaign Thursday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(South Dakota Searchlight) — A constitutional amendment that South Dakota voters will consider in next year’s general election will strengthen rather than weaken the influence of out-of-state organizations in state politics, opponents of the amendment said Thursday. Lawmakers approved a resolution this winter asking voters to increase the threshold for approving a constitutional amendment ballot… Read more »

Opponent of Amendment L launched their campaign Thursday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(South Dakota Searchlight) — A constitutional amendment that South Dakota voters will consider in next year’s general election will strengthen rather than weaken the influence of out-of-state organizations in state politics, opponents of the amendment said Thursday. Lawmakers approved a resolution this winter asking voters to increase the threshold for approving a constitutional amendment ballot… Read more »

Nominations open for 2025 Teacher Appreciation Awards

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen area students are encouraged to nominate a teacher who has made a difference in their lives for the 2025 Teacher Appreciation Awards. The annual Teacher Appreciation Awards were created six years ago by Aberdeen Firefighters Local 446 to honor area teachers who have gone above and beyond for their students.… Read more »

Nominations open for 2025 Teacher Appreciation Awards

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen area students are encouraged to nominate a teacher who has made a difference in their lives for the 2025 Teacher Appreciation Awards. The annual Teacher Appreciation Awards were created six years ago by Aberdeen Firefighters Local 446 to honor area teachers who have gone above and beyond for their students.… Read more »

Senator Thune honor police on National Police Week

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- This week is National Police Week and on Thursday, Senator John Thune spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to thank them for their service. Thune acknowledge the bravery of the police. Thune discuss the role police does in the cities. Thune took the time to thank the Capitol Police that protect… Read more »

Senator Thune honor police on National Police Week

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- This week is National Police Week and on Thursday, Senator John Thune spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to thank them for their service. Thune acknowledge the bravery of the police. Thune discuss the role police does in the cities. Thune took the time to thank the Capitol Police that protect… Read more »