BROOKINGS, S.D.(South Dakota Searchlight)- The South Dakota Board of Regents approved a policy on Thursday in Brookings allowing people with enhanced permits to carry concealed pistols on the state’s public university campuses. “This is something that we don’t take lightly,” said Regents Executive Director Nathan Lukkes. The policy was necessitated by a law that took effect July 1,… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Our regional economy is in positive territory for a second straight month. That comes from Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index, which includes a survey of small community bankers. Economist Ernie Goss says commodity prices are the main drag on the economy. Goss says farmers need to see commodity prices rebound. Low commodity… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Happening now, the Aberdeen Fire Rescue will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: 6th Ave. SW to 12th Ave. SW Between 12th St. & US Hwy 281 The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure changes, and in some instances the water will be… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a Clark man has been indicted on First-Degree Murder in the death of his mother. Bowen Fladland, 34, was indicted by a Clark County Grand Jury on Wednesday. The next hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. July 21. The defendant is accused in the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley praises President Trump’s signing of the national HALT Fentanyl Act which the Attorney General says is a necessary step in dealing with the nation’s Fentanyl Crisis. Attorney General Jackley was a guest Wednesday at the White House for the signing of the legislation which Congress passed… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- A legislative study committee is at work examining some of the reasons South Dakota has an overcrowded prison system. Colorado’s Civic and Criminal Justice Principal Amanda Essex looked to try to define recidivism. Pennington County State’s Attorney Laura Roetzel says those practices are guided by the mindset of the people. Roetzel break… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Recently, there has been a string of burglaries and thefts. Vehicles and property have been stolen. In some of the instances the suspects have been wearing masks and gloves. The crimes have occurred in several areas of town but a few of the areas are: 1500 Blk N. Harrison 1200 Blk… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(KYNT)-On Wednesday, as part of the Open for Opportunity Tour, Governor Larry Rhoden spent the day in Yankton. The Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services hosted a grand opening ceremony for their new facility. Executive Director, Dr. Tom Stanage, says the goal of the new facility is to make community-based health services visible and… Read more »