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Governor Noem continues to support Donald Trump for President

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is not shy about making predictions on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Noem has endorsed former President Donald Trump, and to that end, the governor says. Governor Noem’s name is frequently mentioned in political circles as being a possible vice presidential pick by Trump. On that topic,… Read more »

Governor Noem continues to support Donald Trump for President

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is not shy about making predictions on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Noem has endorsed former President Donald Trump, and to that end, the governor says. Governor Noem’s name is frequently mentioned in political circles as being a possible vice presidential pick by Trump. On that topic,… Read more »

Northern to launch bachelor’s in nursing program

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) –   After providing nursing workforce for the Aberdeen community for more than a decade, South Dakota State University will discontinue its accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing in Aberdeen in Dec. 2026, as Northern State University begins graduating students from its recently approved bachelor’s of nursing program. Through an agreement between SDSU and… Read more »

Northern to launch bachelor’s in nursing program

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) –   After providing nursing workforce for the Aberdeen community for more than a decade, South Dakota State University will discontinue its accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing in Aberdeen in Dec. 2026, as Northern State University begins graduating students from its recently approved bachelor’s of nursing program. Through an agreement between SDSU and… Read more »

Watertown Brewing Company introducing a new beer

WATERTOWN, S.D.–Watertown Brewing Company is releasing a new beer Wednesday that’s a collaborative effort with the Bramble Park Zoo. The Brewing Company’s Michael Heuer (hoyer) says the beer, called Bramble Park Koelsch, is make with honey from bees at the zoo. Heuer says they made five barrels of the beer, which is available at Watertown… Read more »

Watertown Brewing Company introducing a new beer

WATERTOWN, S.D.–Watertown Brewing Company is releasing a new beer Wednesday that’s a collaborative effort with the Bramble Park Zoo. The Brewing Company’s Michael Heuer (hoyer) says the beer, called Bramble Park Koelsch, is make with honey from bees at the zoo. Heuer says they made five barrels of the beer, which is available at Watertown… Read more »

Pierre City Commission approve contract for 911 dispatch center

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre City Commission has approved a renewal of the joint agreement with the South Dakota Department of Public Safety covering the work done through the town’s 911 emergency dispatch center. Police Chief Jason Jones says the Central South Dakota Communications Center agreement was first created in 2014 and was renewed in 2018.… Read more »

Pierre City Commission approve contract for 911 dispatch center

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre City Commission has approved a renewal of the joint agreement with the South Dakota Department of Public Safety covering the work done through the town’s 911 emergency dispatch center. Police Chief Jason Jones says the Central South Dakota Communications Center agreement was first created in 2014 and was renewed in 2018.… Read more »

Update on Let Freedom Fly Air Show coming next year

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Conversations are happening behind the scenes as organizers progress with creating the lineup for the Let Freedom Fly International Air Show to be held at the Pierre Regional Airport over Memorial Day weekend next year. The air show idea started with Mustang Aviation owner and pilot Jim Peitz (pie-tz). Pierre City Commissioner Jamie… Read more »

Update on Let Freedom Fly Air Show coming next year

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Conversations are happening behind the scenes as organizers progress with creating the lineup for the Let Freedom Fly International Air Show to be held at the Pierre Regional Airport over Memorial Day weekend next year. The air show idea started with Mustang Aviation owner and pilot Jim Peitz (pie-tz). Pierre City Commissioner Jamie… Read more »

Hughes County jury indict David Shangreaux, Jr. on multiple charges

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Hughes County grand jury has indicted a Pierre man on three charges in connection to a stabbing death at the end of November. Tuesday the grand jury indicted David Shangreaux, Jr. on a single count each of First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault.  Shangreaux was originally charged with only… Read more »

Hughes County jury indict David Shangreaux, Jr. on multiple charges

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Hughes County grand jury has indicted a Pierre man on three charges in connection to a stabbing death at the end of November. Tuesday the grand jury indicted David Shangreaux, Jr. on a single count each of First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault.  Shangreaux was originally charged with only… Read more »

Governor Noem supports bill to prevent antisemitism

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem voiced her support for legislation declaring that antisemitism is discrimination. “Jewish people around the world are facing discriminatory acts of hatred. Acts of violence against the Jewish people have even skyrocketed here in America. South Dakota will always stand with the Jewish people – and we… Read more »

Governor Noem supports bill to prevent antisemitism

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem voiced her support for legislation declaring that antisemitism is discrimination. “Jewish people around the world are facing discriminatory acts of hatred. Acts of violence against the Jewish people have even skyrocketed here in America. South Dakota will always stand with the Jewish people – and we… Read more »

Johnson bill included in Select Committee on China Economic Report

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, the Select Committee on the China voted to pass its report addressing America’s economic and technological competition with the Chinese Communist Party, which includes the PRC Accountability and Divestment Act, led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.). “Bankrolling the growth of China’s economy is a direct threat to American… Read more »

Johnson bill included in Select Committee on China Economic Report

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, the Select Committee on the China voted to pass its report addressing America’s economic and technological competition with the Chinese Communist Party, which includes the PRC Accountability and Divestment Act, led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.). “Bankrolling the growth of China’s economy is a direct threat to American… Read more »

Representative Carl Perry provide update on retirement system

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 3 Representative Carl Perry told the Brown County Commission about what’s happening with the retirement system in South Dakota. Retired South Dakotans in Brown County have received total so far about $31 million dollars.

Representative Carl Perry provide update on retirement system

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 3 Representative Carl Perry told the Brown County Commission about what’s happening with the retirement system in South Dakota. Retired South Dakotans in Brown County have received total so far about $31 million dollars.

Senator Thune offer his support for the NDAA

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Senator John Thune went on the floor of the Senate to offer his support for the National Defense Authorization Act(NDAA). Senator Thune talks about how the Senate looked to make NDAA a better bill back in the summer. Thune talks about how important to get national security settled in the U.S.… Read more »

Senator Thune offer his support for the NDAA

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Senator John Thune went on the floor of the Senate to offer his support for the National Defense Authorization Act(NDAA). Senator Thune talks about how the Senate looked to make NDAA a better bill back in the summer. Thune talks about how important to get national security settled in the U.S.… Read more »