HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- There are seven measures on the general election ballot for November 5th.  Amendment H is the open primary amendment that would have an impact on the primary votes.  If approved Amendment H would put all candidates regardless of party affiliation on the same ballot.  Voters would get the same ballot no matter what… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio) – On Thursday, South Dakota’s largest family farmer and rancher organization, the South Dakota Farmers Union, urges those who care about property rights to vote “no” on Referred Law 21 (RL21). President Doug Sombke talks about their concerns they have had since SB201 was passed by the legislature earlier this year. Sombke inform… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Campaign spending reports demonstrate a “David and Goliath” scenario on Referred Law 21. South Dakota ethanol producers are throwing their support behind the law – passed by this year’s legislature to deal with a proposed carbon capture pipeline. Pipeline opponent Ed Fischbach says so far, the ethanol companies have contributed more than… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Assistant U.S. Attorney for South Dakota has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer for the state, in connection with the federal Justice Department’s nationwide plan to address complaints on election day. United States Attorney Alison Ramsdell said AUSA Ann Hoffman will be responsible for overseeing the District’s handling of… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD News Watch)- Nearly 6 in 10 South Dakotans plan to vote for Republican nominee Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, according to a scientific poll of 500 registered voters co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch. Trump holds a lead of 59% to 33% over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota’s minimum wage will increase at the start of 2025. Beginning Jan. 1, the state minimum wage will go up 30 cents for non-tipped employees, making the new minimum wage $11.50/hour. The amount is adjusted each year based on increases in the cost of living. For employees… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A mental health situation brought a large law enforcement presence to the Hughes County Courthouse around 1pm. Pierre Police Captain Dusty Pelle says units from both the Pierre Police Department and Hughes County Sheriff’s Office responded to the north parking lot at the courthouse for an incident involving a reported firearm. Pelle says… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -An evening memo to all South Dakota Department of Corrections staff confirmed news that had been circulating for hours on Tuesday, October 22nd. Teresa Bittinger, Warden at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, is no longer in the position. The memo, written to staff by Director of… Read more »

MILLER, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The Miller Police Department (MPD), Hand County Sheriff’s Office and K9 Ringo were making parole and probation checks on Tuesday. According to the MPD Facebook post on Tuesday, officers found and confiscated liquid methamphetamine, crystal meth and drug paraphernalia at a residence. One person was arrested but the person’s name was… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is currently accepting applications from college students to serve as interns during the spring 2025 semester. Positions are available in his Washington, D.C. office and his state offices in Pierre, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. Spring internships typically run from January to May, but dates can be tailored… Read more »