PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that he appointed David Wheeler to be a circuit judge in the Third Circuit, a vacancy that will be open upon the retirement of Presiding Judge Greg Stoltenburg. Wheeler resigned from his seat in the South Dakota State Senate Thursday. “I’ve gotten to know David… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(DRGNews)- If you have prescription medications that you’d like to get rid of, you can drop them off Saturday as part of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Emily Murray is the Public Information Officer for the DEA’s Omaha Division, which includes South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and North… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Hughes County Commission has unanimously approved (April 15, 2025) a resolution expressing their opposition to mandatory electronic identification tags for livestock. It’s in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s October 2024 approval of a new rule saying it “is committed to implementing a modern system… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- In the last eight days, the Aberdeen Police Department has responded to and investigated random calls for shots being fired within the city limits.  In each instance, it was reported that as many as five to eight shots were heard in areas on the east side of town.  At this time, there… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Vitalant in association with Northern State University and Buffalo Wild Wings are doing a Touchdown for Life Blood Drive at NSU on Monday. Vitalant Account Manager Craig Green: Green inform the public that if they can’t make it in person on Monday but still want donate blood, they can do it at their… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Representative Dusty Johnson conducted a pinning ceremony Thursday, at the American Legion Post 17 in Watertown, South Dakota, to honor local Vietnam Veterans for their service. The event, part of a nationwide initiative to recognize and thank those who served during the Vietnam era, was filled with emotional tributes and heartfelt gratitude. Representative… Read more »

MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- They say the Lake County Commission has ignored them for nearly three years…so they’re taking things into their own hands. Carbon Capture pipeline opponents turned in petitions Froday to force a public vote on regulating CO2 pipelines. Madison area farmer Aaron Johnson acknowledges this week’s rejection of the last remaining pipeline construction application.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The annual Run from the 5K will be taking place at Wylie Park on Saturday, May 10th. Detective Justine Charles provides  a preview. Charles talks about where the fundraiser goes to. Charles talks about where they can go to learn more details about this event.  

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 14 different counties during the month of May. These checkpoints will take place in the counties of Brown, Charles Mix, Codington, Hughes, Jerauld, Jones, Lawrence, Meade, Minnehaha, Moody, Pennington, Roberts, Spink, and Yankton. The monthly checkpoints are designed to… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota has its first announced ticket for governor and lieutenant governor in 2026. Republican Rep. Jon Hansen announced Thursday he is running for governor at a event where the state’s motto was front and center in front of an enthusiastic crowd. The 39-year-old Hansen, a lawyer who represents Minnehaha and… Read more »