MILBANK, S.D.(KWAT)–A judge has approved a mental competency evaluation for the woman charged in a shooting at a Milbank nursing home this month. Forty year-old Carrie Collins was an employee in training at Avantara Milbank when she became disgruntled with her supervisor, and shot her in the face with a pistol on January 15th. Collins… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota’s tourism industry saw another record breaking year in 2024. South Dakota Department of Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says their annual study– conducted by Tourism Economics– showed the state increasing in visitor numbers and visitor spending when compared to 2023. Hagen says tourism supports almost 59,000 jobs (58,824), generating $2.24 billion in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 1 Senator Michael Rohl presented SB17 to the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee on Wednesday. SB17 clarify when a political committee must file certain campaign finance disclosure statements. Senator Rohl explains the purpose of the bill. Rohl states an example. Rachel Soulak, Director of Elections for the Secretary of State’s Office… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 1 Senator Michael Rohl presented SB11 to the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee on Wednesday. SB11 limit the amount of money that a political committee may accept from an inactive candidate campaign committee. Senator Rohl details what is the purpose of the bill. Rohl talks about exactly what the bill does.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 1 Senator Michael Rohl presented SB10 to the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee on Wednesday. SB10 shorten the time before records of a Governor or a lieutenant governor are opened to the public. Senator Rohl address the situation in case a governor dies while in office. Rohl request cutting the time… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The House State Affairs Committee voted 7-6 Wednesday to advance House Bill 1066. It would require voters to prove they live in South Dakota. Supporters of the measure say the state’s residency requirements are lax. Republican Senator John Carley from Piedmont. However, opponents of the measure say not so fast. The bill could… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien announced the Mark Hoven, Director of Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department will be retiring. Hoven plans to retire in May.

MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota is well-positioned to make big gains in the cyber security world. The expected confirmation of Governor Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary is one of the driving factors. The state’s Washington congressional delegation only has three members…but all three are in leadership positions. Dakota State University President Jose-Marie Griffiths says that… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the 2025 ABBY Awards, a prestigious evening celebrating the individuals, businesses, and organizations that drive progress and inspire excellence in our community. In addition to honoring remarkable business and individual achievements, the evening will feature the graduation of the 2025 Leadership Aberdeen Class,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to showcase Aberdeen at the State Capitol in Pierre on Thursday, February 20th, 2025. This year we are making it bigger and better than ever with a performance by Aberdeen’s All-City Elementary Chorus, booths featuring Aberdeen businesses and community organizations, Aberdeen displays, a… Read more »