WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Following the adjournment of the 100th South Dakota legislative session, District 4 Senator Stephanie Sauder spoke offering her insights on the session’s outcomes, key legislative debates, and her concerns for the state’s future economic development. Senator Sauder, who previously served in the House, noted that her experience in the Senate felt different, possibly… Read more »

PIERRE & WATERTOWN, S.D.(KCCR & KXLG)- The United States Department of Transportation has awarded a four-year Essential Air Service contract to SkyWest Airlines to service Pierre with commercial air service until 2029.  Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says the U-S D-O-T announced the decision Tuesday afternoon. Huizenga says SkyWest’s low bid… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDNA)- David Owen, president of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is retiring later this year. Michael Bender of Bender Companies in Sioux Falls, chair of the organization, made the announcement in a media release today. Bender said, “David has led this organization for more than a quarter of a century and has… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Our regional economy turned in its best performance in nearly three years last month. Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index plummeted a month ago…but jumped this month. Creighton economist Dr. Ernie Goss says tariff talk is producing some big swings in the economy. South Dakota had the second highest reading in the nine-state… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- As the dust settles on the 2025 Legislative Session, lawmakers are looking ahead to next year. The Legislature’s Executive Board approved summer study topics before heading home Monday. Sioux Falls Republican Senator Chris Karr. In addition to the interim studies, the board also voted to establish a liaison committee to monitor the impact… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Still five months out from the 2025 South Dakota State Fair.  Candi Briley announced the final headliner for the grandstand for this years event.  She first gave a recap of previously announced entertainment. To this point county music has not been addressed.  Candi announced the final headliner. Ticket sales are just a couple… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission heard from Equalization Director Gene Loeschke(Les-key) about the upcoming schedule for the month of April. Loeschke discuss what’s will be on the agenda for the meetings being held each Tuesday. Leoschke moved on to talk about how assessment is broken down in Brown County. Governor Rhoden’s bill(SB216) dealt with… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  On Monday Governor Rhoden held a press conference to address the issue of property tax relief.  Rhoden called it the Homeowner Tax Relief. Governor Rhoden details what the proposal is. Rhoden explains way to generate revenues for cities and counties by lowering property taxes. Rhoden discuss the approach he wants to go with… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, Governor Larry Rhoden vetoed HB1169 addressing regulation for petitions for placing amendments to the South Dakota Constitution.  On Monday the South Dakota Legislature was unable to override the veto.  The South Dakota House did vote to override on a 50-18 vote but the South Dakota Senate voted 16-16 was fell short… Read more »