PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- As state primaries across the country continue to show the dominance of Donald Trump in the United States Republican Party, speculation is growing about what that means for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. On Monday, Noem met with Trump in Florida, further fanning the flames of speculation. Speaking with the South Dakota Broadcaster’s… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre School Board met in special session Wednesday to consider the future of a possible athletic addition to T-F Riggs High School.  The estimated cost of the project has gone from five million dollars when first proposed a few years ago to 17-million to now 14-million.  The District has around 10-million dollars… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House discussed SB70 on Wednesday.  The bill make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway, for the general maintenance and repair of other state-owned dams, and to declare an emergency. Prime sponsor was the Department of School & Public Lands.  Representative Ernie Otten of Tea… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House debated for almost two hours on SB201.  The bill provide new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities, to allow counties to impose a surcharge on certain pipeline companies. Prime sponsor of the bill on the House side was House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre. Mortenson reminds… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Several Avera hospitals, including Avera St. Luke’s, are listed among the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals in the United States for 2024 as named by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. Notably, Avera St. Luke’s has been one of the Top 100 rural and community hospitals for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen resident Rich Ward announced in February that he plans on running for the city council seating representing the Northwest District.  Ward introduced himself to the citizens of Aberdeen. Ward talks about what he does during his spare time. Ward discuss businesses he runs in Aberdeen. Ward talks about what motivated him to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement after Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the longest serving party leader in Senate history, announced he would not seek another term as leader: “I know it’s often said about members who leave this institution or step aside from leadership or committee posts,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is doubling down on calls for the federal government to better combat crime on Indian reservations. In a letter to the United States Senate’s Committee on Indian Affairs, Noem calls on Capitol Hill lawmakers to “take appropriate action” to address rising crime plaguing South Dakota’s tribal lands, specifically… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- On Tuesday, Governor Noem spoke to SDBA’s Austin Goss about a variety of issues. Noem talks about how the 2024 legislative session has gone so far. Noem talks about the need for the new mens prison that is needed in South Dakota. Noem talks about the budget she proposed including funding the “Big… Read more »