WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown City Council has agreed to take another run at seeing if a former downtown bank building can be renovated into a new City Hall without breaking the bank financially. On Tuesday night, the city council agreed to a nearly $90,000 contract with TSP Architects for redesign, bidding and construction services. The bank… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony (AUCS) invites you to a concert celebrating the musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Northern State University. Christopher Stanichar, assistant professor of music/director of the AUCS, will lead the orchestra. The concert, which will be held in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department announces that effective Wednesday February 21, 2024, spring load limits will be put in place. Businesses that need a business access permit or annual permit must apply for permits in order to comply with the load limit regulations.

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota House members Tuesday sent a message to school boards that when the legislature appropriates money to increase teacher salaries, they want it used for that purpose. The House passed HB1048 58 to 9. The House’s sponsor, Republican Representative Mike Stevens from Yankton, a former school board member, explained the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — In limited circumstances, a petition signer could remove their signature from a petition for an initiated measure, referendum, or constitutional amendment. HB1244 passed the House on a 59 to 9 vote. It received a two-thirds vote, necessary as the bill carries an emergency clause and goes into effect upon the governor’s signature… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for the Aberdeen City Council. As a lifelong resident of this vibrant city, my commitment to our community is unwavering. My decision to run is fueled by a desire to ensure Aberdeen continues to grow and develop in a fiscally responsible way. With my wife,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Should the state of South Dakota provide $8 million to LifeScape, a non-profit organization that helps and houses children and adults with disabilities? The organization, which started life in 1952 as the Crippled Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, requires a new facility. They have asked the state to help fund that… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Department of Education wants South Dakota hooked on phonics. That was the message from department Sec. Joe Graves Tuesday before the Joint Appropriations Committee. Graves said the move away from learning to read by phonics and toward “whole language” has caused a significant decrease in literacy and reading… Read more »

CLARK, S.D.(Press Release} Clark Police Department is requesting the public check any video surveillance equipment from the timeframe of 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. It is being reported that eight vehicles were broken into Monday morning, and one vehicle was even stolen. The vehicle was recovered nearby, but firearms reported stolen are still missing. If… Read more »