NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D.(AP)- A railroad bridge has collapsed during flooding in the Midwestern U.S. that has also forced water rescues, led to evacuations, caused at least one death.. The bridge connected North Sioux City, South Dakota, with Sioux City, Iowa, and collapsed into the Big Sioux River late Sunday. Heavy rain has caused flooding… Read more »

DAKOTA DUNES, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem held another news briefing in Dakota Dunes Monday morning providing updated information about the extreme flooding happening in the southeastern corner of the state. Noem said there’s a lot of debris in the floodwater so people need to stay safe and keep their distance. Noem said the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday, Governor Kristi Noem appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press”.  Peter Alexander of NBC News filled in for Kristen Welker.  Noem appeared previewing the Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden & former President Donald Trump that will take place on Thursday. Noem talks about Trump needing to keep focus on the issues.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Dakota Scout)- A state of emergency has been declared across southeast South Dakota amid a mass flooding event. Gov. Kristi Noem’s office announced Saturday afternoon that Executive Order 2024-04 has been signed, authorizing the use of emergency disaster funds as local and state agencies continue to grapple with as much as 18 inches of… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court rightly ruled that President Biden did not have the authority to unilaterally forgive federal student loan debt. But that hasn’t stopped the president from contriving new student loan giveaways that amount to de facto loan forgiveness and will cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of… Read more »

OMAHA, NE (KELO) The first presidential candidate debate of the election is now less than a week away. Election-year politics can have a profound effect on the economy. Creighton University Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss, says he’s particularly concerned about the impact on the farm economy… Farm income is already expected to be down this year.… Read more »

MADISON, S.D. (KELO) It feels a bit like an early Christmas… That’s the response of Troy Larson, executive director of the Lewis & Clark Rural Water system. The Bureau of Reclamation just announced another ten million dollars in extra funding for the project this year. The money allows Lewis & Clark to get water to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Dear Residents, Here is a summary of the water status: Boil Order: Instituted due to empty water towers after a water main break. Current Actions: Aberdeen Water Works staff are collecting water samples for contamination testing, which will be sent to the state lab in Pierre. Expected Outcome: If tests are… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Fort Pierre City Council has approved a resolution for an application for additional financial assistance for a water tank storage project.  The simple request to apply for fund that would only be used if needed and puts the city under no obligation for paying back what is not needed brought 25… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the fall in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties will include researching legislation, writing memos, attending committee hearings and briefings, answering constituent phone calls, sorting mail, and providing support to the staff and the Member of… Read more »