PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Attorney General Marty Jackley is in the nation’s capitol for a meeting with President Trump and U-S Attorney General Pam Bondi. He is one of seven attorneys general from across the country who spoke to the National Press Club on the dangers of fentanyl. Jackley says he delivered a message to the administration… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- The South Dakota impact of an agreement between U-S Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and the DOGE government reform team is uncertain. The Postal Service lost 9.5-billion dollars last year, and reportedly has plans to cut its workforce by ten-thousand workers in the next month. Those cuts would come through a voluntary retirement program… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota Legislators and state government leaders are busy measuring the accomplishments of the 2025 legislative session. For some, the biggest achievement is stripping eminent domain powers from Carbon Capture pipeline companies…a battle that has raged in the legislature for nearly four years. Pipeline opponent Ed Fischbach is savoring the victory. The… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday morning, Senator Mike Rounds appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union” with Jake Tapper the host this week.  Senator Rounds addressed a variety of topics. Senator Rounds reacted to President Trump’s putting in the Alien Enemies Act that was put in place back in the 1790s by President John Adams. Rounds… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The child that was kidnapped Thursday evening in Sioux Falls was found unharmed, police said in a news release shortly before 2 p.m. Friday. The Sioux Falls Police Department announced officers arrested two people in connection with the kidnapping. Tianna Bluebird, 17, was found inside the apartment and was arrested… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- It’s the modern day political version of the showdown at the OK corral. Senator John Thune called Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s bluff by calling for a vote on a measure to fund the government until the end of September. Failure to pass the measure would mean a partial government shutdown tonight. Senator… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Gov. Larry Rhoden outlined his approach to property tax relief Thursday after signing Senate Bill 216. He said the measure is “a huge win for South Dakota homeowners” and promised more substantial relief in the future. Rhoden explained that his administration is developing a property tax relief proposal to present to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Thursday, Nicole Schutter, successfully filed her nominating petition for her name to appear on the June election ballot to represent the Southwest District for the city of Aberdeen. I am a resident of Aberdeen for almost fifteen years, values the experiences and support me and my family had in the community,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Legislature on the final day of their regular run of the session addressed two budget related bills. The first one HB1046 which address the budget(one time funds) for the remainder of FY2025. Representative Al Novstrup(a member of the Appropriation Committee this year) discussed details. Novstrup addressed the money needed for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Northern State University Innovation & Startup Center in conjunction with the Aberdeen Development Corporation are taking applications now for the second annual Business Pitch Competition. Bea Smith, Director of the Northern Innovation and Startup Center, talked about the success of the first year in 2024. Smith runs down the guideline for entering… Read more »