PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – While legislators have been working on an industrial hemp bill during the interim, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is holding firm in her opposition. She says she has not heard from any major farm group supporting industrial hemp. Noem says the only profit being made in hemp now is in CBD… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – An interim South Dakota legislative committee is working to come up with possible revisions of drug laws that would include more treatment options. The “Offenses Regarding Controlled Substances” committee met last week in Pierre. Committee Vice Chair, Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton, says they are moving toward some agreements. Kennedy is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Leaders of the South Dakota Democratic Party met in Fort Pierre over the weekend to start to formulate a plan to rectify the party’s financial woes. Acting chairman Randy Seiler says the party plans to elect a new chair in December. Chairwoman Paula Hawks and executive director Stacey Burnette both… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sanford Health has agreed to pay more than $20 million to settle a federal lawsuit. The suit involved alleged kickback schemes by a Sanford Physician, Dr. Wilson Asfora. Asfora was accused of illegally profiting from medical devices he invented. The suit alleged that Sanford Health knew about the kickbacks. “Kickbacks… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The Vermillion Chamber and Development Corporation recently wrapped up a $2 million fundraising campaign aimed at economic development. Chamber Executive Director Nate Welch says their first priority is to help existing businesses expand. Welch says they will also be looking for the next new opportunity. Welch says they want to make… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) – Sioux Falls Police have released more details in the weekend homicide near 10th Street and Main Avenue across from Club David. Officer Sam Clemens says the victim, Benjamin Donahue III, was shot twice in the head. He says the victim and the suspect, 36-year-old Max Bolden had “a history” with… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) — Halloween is just days away, and little ghosts, pirates and super heroes will soon take to the streets for trick-or-treat fun. The Dakotas Region of the American Red Cross has tips to help everyone stay safe while enjoying the festivities. Ten Tips for a Safe Halloween Make sure trick-or-treaters… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Senator Alan Solano today announced that he will resign his seat in the State Senate effective November 30. Solano has represented District 32 in the State Senate since 2014. “Serving in the South Dakota Senate has been extremely rewarding, and I’ll forever be indebted to the people of District 32… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota’s State Capitol turned purple Sunday for the 5th annual Light the Capitol Purple for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness event. South Dakota State University Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Dr. Josh Reineke (rhine-e-key) is conducting pancreatic cancer research. He says his interest came about because a different type medical diagnosis.… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls police are seeking two vehicles that might be connected to a fatal shooting. Police say a 37-year-old Sioux Falls man was fatally shot in downtown Sioux Falls shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday. No one has been arrested, but the Argus Leader reports police are searching for two vehicles… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — As the South Dakota Department of Tourism crunches the numbers from the summer travel season, it’s pretty easy to see the impact the weather had on visitation. Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says even though summer is gone, advertising the state to visitors continues. He says advertising and promoting South Dakota… Read more »

WAGNER, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another person was injured Saturday night in a one-vehicle crash southwest of Wagner. Names of those involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2002 Chevrolet Impala was westbound on 312th Street when it crossed the centerline, went off the roadway and eventually… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – While the U.S. House works through the impeachment inquiry, Senators have been briefed on rules for holding the trial. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says they would have a single focus during the Presidential trial. Rounds says Senators would have to sit and listen during the proceedings. Rounds says most Senators… Read more »

ARLINGTON, S.D. (Press Release) – A 37-year-old man has died of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Sept. 28, 2019 southwest of Arlington. A pickup westbound on 217th Street was struck by a pickup that had been northbound on 451st Avenue. The two vehicles collided in the uncontrolled intersection. Wesley Decker of… Read more »

KEYSTONE, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died early Saturday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Keystone. Name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family members. A 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup was westbound on Old Hill City Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle near Lafferty Gulch… Read more »