PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A 13 year old male student is in custody, but a situation at Georgia Morse Middle School in Pierre was quickly resolved about mid-morning Tuesday. Information from the Pierre Police Department says the student had brought “a couple of firearms” to school, but no known threats were made. Pierre School District Superintendent Dr.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)–On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden released the full plan for a new prison to be built at the Benson Road site in Sioux Falls. This plan reflects the unanimous agreement by the prison task force. The plan will be voted on in the upcoming special session on September 23. You can find the… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KELO)- A voter-approved plan to clean up Lake Mitchell is on hold…and Mitchell’s Mayor says he’s frustrated. The lake was to be drained this fall after voters approved a 25-million dollar bond issue to dredge it. Mayor Jordan Hanson says in a Facebook post the city was just informed that will have to wait.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- South Dakota boasts the lowest unemployment rate in the nation. But, Congressman Dusty Johnson says the state’s economy is fading fast. Johnson says that’s why he’s leaving the U-S House and running for Governor next year, to generate the plan and urgency needed to get the state back on track.

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- The gloves are coming off in the U-S Senate, and Majority Leader John Thune pushes to get hundreds of President Trump’s nominees comfirmed. He says Democrats have obstructed the process in an unprecedented way, playing partisan games to hold up, oppose and block the nominations. For the first time ever, he says none… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held a work session on Monday addressing the two-way Main Street.  Following their presentation, citizens were allowed to comment both in favor and oppose to the project. Proponents: Group leading the case for this project is the Aberdeen Downtown Association.  Executive Director Alexa Sheldon talks about how this will… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held a work session on Monday addressing the issue of a need for a two-way Main Street in downtown Aberdeen. Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien addressed getting an agreement in place with the Aberdeen Downtown Association for this project. Bobzien discuss the estimate for the cost of the project… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Officials with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department are optimistic about the prospects for a great bird hunting season this fall.  Senior Wildlife Biologist Alex Solem says last year was good on its own merits. Solem says last year was the first year of an extended prairie grouse season. Solem says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. – Three South Dakota schools have been selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools. This prestigious award recognizes schools for their excellence in overall academic performance or for their progress in closing the achievement gap among student subgroups. The South Dakota schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools are: Howard High School; Jones County… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- In two weeks, South Dakota legislators will meet in a special session to decide the fate of a proposed 650-million dollar men’s prison to be built in Sioux Falls. The prison proposal was defeated by the full legislature in March, and has had its ups and downs since. The most recent challenge… Read more »