PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The U.S. Senate committee responsible for confirming Governor Kristi Noem’s appointment as the secretary of Homeland Security has postponed her confirmation hearing. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs rescheduled Noem’s appearance Tuesday evening, which was originally set for the following morning. The governor will now appear before the committee on… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the first day of the 100th South Dakota Legislative Session, Governor Kristi Noem delivered the annual State of the State Address.  This year’s theme is a top ten list talking out why South Dakota is an example for the nation to follow. #10 Education: Governor Noem talks about the education saving… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Watertown police have arrested a Sioux Falls man who attempted to pass counterfeit money at a local business. Captain Kirk Ellis says officers were called to a Watertown gas station last Wednesday on a report of a man who attempted to pass a fake $50 bill. During their investigation, the suspect who passed the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission in their meeting Tuesday announced their stance regarding Summit Carbon Solutions’ request for the CO2 pipeline to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. Commissioner Duane Sutton: Sutton explain that they were intervenors when Summit submitted their request back in 2023. Brown County Commissioners agreed once again to be an… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers provided an update on his department during Tuesday’s County Commission meeting. Rogers discuss the RAIF programs involving culverts in the county. Rogers explains the grant request from the program for that. Rogers discuss matching funds for these projects. Brown County Commission approved his request. Rogers moved on… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners heard a report from Barr Engineering regarding the Richmond Lake Dam. Project Director Brian Becker talks about how they got involved in the process. Becker explains the issue with the dam is leakage problem. Becker also address the spillway. Becker discuss that this is a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, one day prior to the start of the South Dakota Legislative Session, landowners held a rally at the the Capitol Rotunda. Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach discuss a goal for the legislature this year. Fischbach discuss victories from the 2024 year. Fischbach hopes the voters in November elections sent a message… Read more »

DAY COUNTY, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Multiple vehicles have gone through the ice in Day County. The Day County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook, warning people to be aware of conditions on the ice, as two vehicles have gone through in two days. The first report happened on January 11 at around 12:05 a.m. A vehicle went… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- As the legislative session approaches, newly elected South Dakota Senator for District 5, Glen Vilhauer, is gearing up for his new role. Formerly a city councilman for Watertown, Vilhauer is excited about the transition from local to state government. Vilhauer has been appointed to two committees. One of which handles budget decisions, which… Read more »