SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Developers want to turn the Sioux Falls family farm of a former South Dakota governor into the next bustling commercial district as the city expands eastward. Ryan Tysdal, the great nephew of former Gov. Joe Foss, now owns the farmland in east Sioux Falls that’s poised to become a major… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson was part of a delegation that spent time last week along the Mexican border in Arizona. He says he saw numbers of immigrants trying to get into the U.S. Johnson says while he saw a narrow part of the border near Yuma, they have many of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota’s capitol city is FAR above average when it comes to providing its residents electricity generated from renewable sources. National research indicates the average electric supplier in the country receives about 17% of its electric generation from a renewable power supply. In Pierre, utilities director Brad Palmer says 72%… Read more »

  WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – An anonymous tip on the Sheriff’s Office Tip Line led investigators to the arrest of a juvenile on April 18, at approximately 2:37 p.m. A combined effort was put forth between the Codington County Sheriff’s Office and the Watertown Police Department which resulted in 9 pounds of Marijuana Wax, a… Read more »

HUTCHINSON COUNTY, S.D. (WNAX) – Most counties in eastern South Dakota are dealing with flood and storm related road issues. Hutchinson County Commissioner Curt Ulmer says it’s a completely new situation. Ulmer says they don’t have details yet on what the total costs of repairs will be. He says they are not going to do… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSOO) – Phone scammers are changing their game according to Jessie Schmidt of the Better Business Bureau. Now that many people are aware of the IRS scam a new threat is being made. The phone scammers may try to get more information from you, too. Schmidt says the Better Business Bureau offers… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Once again this year, a Governor’s Proclamation is being used to remind motorists of all ages that being safe drivers not only protects them, but others. Gov. Kristi Noem has declared Saturday, April 20, as Safe Driving Day in South Dakota. The proclamation states that impaired and distracted drivers pose… Read more »

AKASKA, S.D. (Press Release) – A 55-year-old man died Thursday night in a one-vehicle crash that occurred north of Akaska. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved in the crash. A 2002 Ford F150 pickup was northbound on 303rd Avenue near the… Read more »

ROCKERVILLE, S.D. (AP) — Investigators in South Dakota are conducting another search for a 9-year-old girl who went missing in the Black Hills area more two months ago. Pennington County sheriff’s spokeswoman Helene Duhamel says the search will resume Friday for Serenity Dennard, who ran away from the Black Hills Children’s Home on Feb. 3.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – Major business and media groups in South Dakota have jointly filed suit against a ban on out-of-state money to fund ballot question campaigns. Their lawyer is former State Attorney General Marty Jackley. He says the ban violates the Commerce Clause in the Constitution. IM-24 was approved by the voters in November… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Business groups had to play defense at times during this year’s legislative session. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says some gun related issues could have created problems for their members. Owen says they backed a bill allowing people to take driver’s license tests in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired will host Dinner in the Dark on Tuesday night on the campus of Northern State. The event, which is sold out, features people trying to eat a meal while blindfolded, according to Jodi Carlsgaard, Committee Member of Dinner in the Dark.… Read more »

MARION, S.D. (WNAX) – Southeastern Electric was among the rural coops that dealt with power outages caused by last week’s blizzard. Manager Brad Schardin says they had their hands full for a few days. Schardin says they found a variety of damages. Schardin says they made some temporary fixes and will have to go back… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – South Dakota Senator John Thune says, even though the conclusions by the Mueller investigation stated there was no collusion in the 2016 trump campaign, the question of obstruction will most likely continue to be debated and discussed. Senator Thune also responded to another finding in the report wherein Mueller said, although… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – There is still snow on the ground, but South Dakota officials say the time is now to start preparing for this summer’s eventual severe weather. Next week, April 22-26, has been designated as Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota. Tina Titze, director of the South Dakota Office of Emergency… Read more »