PIERRE, S.D.(South Dakota Searchlight)- Challenges mounted by a faction of the state Republican Party largely fizzled Saturday in Pierre as delegates to the state convention picked a nominee for the Public Utilities Commission and several party officers. Kristie Fiegen, an incumbent member of the PUC, won the party’s nomination for the office and will seek reelection… Read more »
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Group with Nazi flag attempts to protest at state capitol
PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND & KCCR) – A group of people waving the Nazi flag were seen attempting to protest at the state Capitol in Pierre today. According to a press release sent by the Department of Public Safety, the group tried to march at the state capitol this afternoon before South Dakota Highway Patrol asked… Read more »
3 dead in Sioux Falls shooting
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELOLAND) — There was a heavy police presence in a southwest Sioux Falls neighborhood Saturday morning. Officers responded to a call of a reported shooting involving multiple victims at a home on South Drexel Drive just before 3 a.m. Police sealed-off the area as they worked the scene. Upon arrival, officers encountered… Read more »
Landowner Ed Fischbach reflect on successful night for those oppose to CO2 pipeline
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Tuesday night’s election was a terrific night for landowners who’s opposed to Summit Carbon Solutions CO2 pipeline. Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach talks about the return of Lana Greenfield to represent Spink County for the next two years. Fischbach besides doing campaigning here in the region also campaigned for some other candidates across… Read more »
Senator Rounds oppose Freddie Mac getting involved with mortgages
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- You could call it “trouble on the home front.” The Biden Administration is moving ahead with a plan to allow Freddie Mac to guarantee Second Mortgage loans to homeowners. Senator Mike Rounds calls that a big mistake. Some estimates say the move could release a trillion dollars into the economy this summer…fueling inflation… Read more »
11th Avenue SE from Washington to Lincoln closed & have water turned off Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00 am on Monday, June 10th, 2024, water will be off in the following areas for water main replacement: WATER OFF: Lincoln St. from 10th Ave. SE to 11th Ave. SE Washington St. from 11th Ave. SE to 12th Ave. SE 11th Ave. SE from S. Lincoln St. to… Read more »
South Dakota Better Business Bureau talks about scams on the rise in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It’s all a numbers game, and you have to stay on the top of your game to avoid becoming a victim. Jessie Schmidt of the Better Business Bureau says phishing scams nearly doubled last year, reaching a record high of over nine-thousand. Schmidt of the Better Business Bureau says the number of… Read more »
Landowners opposed to SB201 holding rally tonight in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Building on the momentum of many of their supporters defeating some long-time republican candidates in Tuesday’s primary election in South Dakota, opponents of what’s become known as the “Landowner Bill of Rights” are holding a rally in Pierre. SB201 is one of a trio of “linear project” related bills that make up the… Read more »
Brown County Commission canvass Tuesday’s Primary results
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Friday officially certified the vote that was held on Tuesday. Brown County Auditor Lynn Heupel explain to the commission who all cast votes in Brown County prior to and including election day. Officially, 4,468 cast ballots with 84 turning in blank ballots(mostly Independent & Democrat voters) Heupel added… Read more »
Update on David Shangreaux, Jr. murder case
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Pierre man charged in the November 2023 stabbing death of a Rapid City woman in a Pierre apartment has been found incompetent to stand trial on the charges against him. A competency hearing was held April 17th. Sixth Circuit Judge Kristina Klinger ruled that 25 year-old David Shangreaux, Jr. was not competent… Read more »