PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- If the U.S. Department of Transportation approves SkyWest Airlines as the Essential Air Service provider for the Pierre and Watertown airports, both airports could be entering uncharted territory. Following about three years of regulatory challenges, paperwork dated Feb. 13, 2025, shows that the USDOT tentatively approved SkyWest Charter’s application to operate as a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- All that’s needed now is the Governor’s signature. The South Dakota Senate unanimously passed HB1053 requiring poronographic websites to verify the age of people trying to access those sites. Bill Sponsor, Representative Bethany Soye of Sioux Falls, says it’s an effort to protect minors from the harm of pornography. The bill already passed… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota’s United States Congressman could be changing jobs in 2026. During a stop at the DRG Media Group radio stations Wednesday afternoon, Dusty Johnson said he might for governor. As far as a formal announcement of his candidacy, Johnson said he doesn’t anticipate doing that in the near future.  

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Federal government employees have been fired nationwide, but Governor Larry Rhoden says state officials don’t know how many of those employees were in South Dakota. So far, Rhoden says, state employees are still receiving the information they need from the federal level in order to administer programs such as SNAP or Medicaid. If… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House debated HB1260 on Wednesday.  The bill require that birth certificates and certain official documents reflect biological sex. Prime sponsor was Representative Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen. Schaefbauer explains why the sex on these documents are needed. Opposition to the bill included Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre who voted in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House debated HB1259.  The bill prohibit unauthorized access to certain multi-occupancy rooms and to provide a penalty therefor. Prime sponsor of the bill is Representative Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen. Schaefbauer told the floor that boys don’t belong in girls’ restrooms and was motivated by an alleged incident that took place… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony on SB49.  The bill prohibit the exercise of the right of eminent domain for the construction of certain facilities. Prime sponsor of the bill was Senator John Carley of Piedmont. Carley explains the purpose of the bill. Opposing the bill was lobbyist for Summit… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A $2 million plan to help restore flood-ravaged McCook Lake drew mixed reactions’ Wednesday in a legislative committee hearing. HB 1108, introduced by Republican Rep. Chris Kassin from Vermillion, would establish the McCook Lake Contingency Fund to provide grants for lake cleanup, restoration, pipe replacement, and flood mitigation planning following last year’s record… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held their meeting on Tuesday.  Reminder, no meeting took place Monday because of the Presidents Day holiday. During the open forum, a citizen addressed concerns about the railroad crossing near North Roosevelt Street and 8th Avenue that’s been an issue over the last few years.  City Manager Robin Bobzien… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- South Dakota lawmakers said no to giving college students more freedom in choosing where they live and eat on campus. The House of Representatives voted 42-28 Tuesday against House Bill 1193. Republican Rep. Phil Jensen from Rapid City sponsored the bill. Money worries led many lawmakers to vote no. Republican Rep. Mike Stevens… Read more »