SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A man riding a motorcycle in Sioux Falls was kidnapped at gunpoint over the weekend. Sioux Falls Police say a man and a woman were riding a motorcycle just before 10 p.m. on Saturday when they noticed a vehicle following them for around 10 minutes. The motorcycle pulled… Read more »

OACOMA, S.D.(Press Release)- The South Dakota Democratic Party held its 2024 State Convention on June 14 and 15 in Oacoma, SD. During the convention, Democrats adopted their 2024 platform for issues ranging from agriculture and rural development to human rights and health care. Forrest Wilson was elected as candidate for Public Utilities Commission. Wilson is… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD News Watch)- Providing adequate medical care to residents of rural and reservation areas of South Dakota is one of the biggest challenges facing the state health care system, and the lack of access is leading to numerous negative health outcomes for people who live in remote regions. Here is South Dakota News… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8 am Monday, June 17, 2024, the following lane will be closed to thru traffic for building demolition: West Lane of S. Main St. between 3rd Ave. and 4th Ave. The lane is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5 pm Monday, or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A simple social media post the day before brought dozens to the south staircase of the South Dakota State Capitol Friday to celebrate Flag Day with a simple, single photo of the American Flag.  Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan applied for and was granted a permit to hold the gathering. The photo was… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) – South Dakota’s Attorney General is reminding everyone that abortion is still illegal in the state, despite a recent federal Supreme Court ruling. On Thursday morning, the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously decided to uphold access to the abortion pill, mifepristone, by rejecting an anti-abortion group’s efforts to restrict its availability.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, SD (Press Release) HOLIDAY GARBAGE CHANGE: Due to the Juneteenth holiday observance on Wednesday June 19, 2024, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Wednesday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 7:00 AM, Thursday.   Both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s garbage will be picked… Read more »

IPSWICH, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Ipswich Trail Days start today out in Ipswich.  It runs through Sunday. Friday events include the following: 4:00 pm – Amazing Race Ipswich Scavenger Hunt – Sponsored by Wily Wizards 4-H Club at 4-H Building 6:00 pm – Julie Heinz-Johnson 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament – Sponsored by Ipswich Athletic Booster Club on… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD NewsWAtch)- Most South Dakotans oppose the latest attempt to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, according to a scientific poll of 500 registered voters co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more: To learn more about he poll, go to www.sdnewswatch.org.

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Friday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted in favor of the annual defense bill (NDAA) when it passed the House. The legislation includes two policies authored by Johnson – a provision from his Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act to protect global supply chains from China’s malign influence and increase fairness… Read more »