WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today announced that they have reintroduced the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act. This legislation would place 40 acres of land at the site of the Wounded Knee Massacre into restricted fee status, making certain that the land is… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown School Board approved several policies at Monday night’s meeting, including a new policy on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and revisions to the district’s graduation requirements. The board unanimously approved a new policy regarding the use of artificial intelligence technology. This policy had already undergone a first reading, and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) Wednesday released the following statement on the Israel-Hamas hostage deal: “Fifteen months after Hamas launched a brutal war against our allies in Israel, today’s ceasefire and hostage deal is a relief to a world on edge,”said Thune. “I am hopeful that this deal will… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- Chairman J. Garrett Renville of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate addressed South Dakota’s Legislature Wednesday, calling for collaboration between the state and tribal nations. SDBA’s Todd Epp files this report. ANCHOR OUTRO: Renville says South Dakota’s strength lies in its diversity, not in its divisions.

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- One Saturday each month through April starting January 18th its MX at the DEX.  It is a series of motorcross competitions at the DEX on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron.  Promoter Tom Glanzer is trying to put Huron on the motorcross map and he talks about how the idea came about.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday’s Aberdeen School Board Meeting, Superintendent of schools Becky Guffin introduced a resolution dealing with education savings account program. School Board member Aaron Schultz feels this is a bad time to do so. Schultz has a message for legislators looking into this program. Aberdeen School Board voted 5-0 on resolution to oppose… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioners selected Commissioner Gary Hanson to serve as the PUC’s chairman and Commissioner Chris Nelson was elected as vice chairman at the PUC’s regular meeting Tuesday, in Pierre. “I find serving the public both enjoyable and rewarding. As a commissioner, it is extremely interesting and provides a… Read more »

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 »