SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- They want to see the evidence so they can respond. That’s the position being taken by Dakotans for Health, the group behind a petition drive to make abortion legal in South Dakota. Rick Weiland is asking Attorney General Marty Jackley to show him the evidence behind Jackley’s letter of warning about possible… Read more »

SELBY, S.D.(DRGNews)- One person died Thursday in a two vehicle crash 10 miles southeast of Selby. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information from the South Dakota Highway Patrol indicates a 2007 Peterbilt, hauling a loaded cattle trailer, was traveling southbound on US 83… Read more »

BRYANT, S.D.(KWAT)–Hamlin County Sheriff Chad Schlotterbeck says foul play was NOT involved in a fire last month at W.W. Tire on West Main Street in Bryant. The early morning fire on October 19th resulted in fire damage to a portion of the building, and smoke damage throughout. The sheriff says the State Fire Marshal’s Office… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The State of South Dakota and the Rosebud Sioux Tribe have signed a new Gaming Compact. Rosebud Sioux Tribe President Scott Herman says this agreement has been a long time coming. The agreement allows the Tribe to add 1000 more lottery machines in its casino near Valentine, Nebraska. Herman says the additions will… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- If you drive by the Stanley County Courthouse in Fort Pierre at night, you’ll notice it’s lit up with green lights….and will stay that way through Veterans Day. Auditor Phil Burtsch says it’s for Operation Green Light for Veterans. Burtch encourage everyone to display a green light in a window of their… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson held his Tele-Town Hall on Thursday night allowing citizens to discuss various issues happening in Washington.  Before taking questions. he provided updates on what’s happening. Johnson talked about the appropriation process the U.S. House is going through. Johnson reiterates that shutdowns are not good. Johnson provide update on funding to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- In late September 2023, a delegation of business leaders and state government officials from South Dakota took a trade mission trip to Mexico. State Agriculture and Natural Resources Department Secretary Hunter Roberts says Mexico is South Dakota’s second largest trade partner having an export value of approximately $600 million in 2022. Roberts says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission has tabled action on removing non-resident one-day fishing licenses.  G-F-and-P Director of Wildlife Tom Kirschenmann says delaying action from the October meeting to the November meeting helped create more discussion on the issue. Kirschenmann says a meeting with stakeholders may have set a new course… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A number of long duration winter storms last year led to frequent closures of the state’s two Interstate highways. The Department of Transportation is looking to formally close state highways too if conditions get that bad. Operations Director Craig Smith says secondary highways that would fall under a closed status will not be… Read more »