WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Another milestone moment for the new two sheet ice arena on Watertown’s east side.The city will have the temporary certificate of occupancy in hand on Monday. City Manage Amanda Mack explains what that means. Some aspects of the “move in” have already happened. A groundbreaking on the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena was held September… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) – The South Dakota Senate defeated a bill to roll back property taxes on owner occupied, single-family dwellings to the way they were in 2020. However, like legislative attempts at property tax reform before it, questions about the specifics of the legislation helped to cripple it. Lawmakers raised concerns about the “fairness” of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) —  An attempt to raise the state minimum wage over three years to $15 an hour failed in a Senate committee this Thursday. The Senate Commerce and Energy Committee sent SB132 to the 41st legislative day on an 8 to 1 vote. The bill’s sponsor, Democratic Sen. Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- We’re not quite half way through this year’s legislative session, but South Dakota lawmakers have maintained a steady pace of moving bills through committees and over to the opposite Chamber for consideration. House Democratic Party leader Representative Oren Lesmeister (less-my-ster) from Parade says another thing that’s been consistent so far is good communication… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Avera St. Luke’s has increased access to quality health care by expanding services at Avera Aberdeen Family Physicians. The community can now see a provider for same day sick visits from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. “This will allow… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Manufacturing jobs are on the decline in our region…but not in South Dakota. Creighton University’s Mid-America Manufacturing Index was in positive territory last month…but not by much. Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss says the manufacturing sector of the economy lost jobs last month and is trying to climb out of a mild recession from… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Emotional testimony in Pierre Thursday as lawmakers considered repealing the state’s death penalty(SB109). Supporters of the move question whether it deters violent crime. Opponents, including prosecutors and law enforcement, say it’s the only deterring factor for people to consider if they’re already facing a life prison term. The widow of prison guard Ron… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department would like to announce that the Winter Fun Day that was scheduled for Saturday, February 3rd has been cancelled due to unseasonable weather conditions. In addition, due to these weather conditions the Outdoor Ice Rink operations have been suspended.  Outdoor Rinks and Warming Houses will… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Governor Noem on Wednesday delivered her speech to the joint session of the South Dakota Legislature focusing on what she saw at the Southern Border last week. Governor Noem told the members the issues with the immigration system. Noem said the situation at the Southern Border is having an impact in South Dakota.… Read more »

Deuel County, S.D.(Press Release)- One person died Saturday evening in a single vehicle crash in Deuel County. Preliminary information indicates Bruce Harold Milton, age 66 of Brandt, SD was traveling northbound on 479th Avenue just south of the 191st Street intersection. For an unknown reason the vehicle left the roadway entering the east ditch and… Read more »