PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota Legislators  are reviewing ideas to fine-tune the state’s newly-adopted medical marijuana laws. One concern raised in hearings Monday is how to deal with patients who have a criminal record…which often includes substance abuse. Corrections Secretary Kelly Wasko testified before the committee. Dr. Francine Arneson of Sioux Falls questioned the ethics of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota lawmakers need some extra time to work on the level of state support for expansion at the Ellsworth Air Force Base. This year’s legislature rejected a five-million dollar package to help the Douglas School district prepare to receive the influx of students that will come with the expansion. Senator Mike Rounds… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Haunted Forest, a traditional Halloween event, will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 25 – 26, in Storybook Land and Wylie Park. This is a thrilling, chilling and exciting Halloween event for youth and adults of all ages. A special matinee performance for younger children will be held Saturday afternoon with… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting, beginning at 8am on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work being done by B&B Contracting: Washington St. from 12th Ave. SE to 14th Ave. SE The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm or until finished.  Motorists are… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University, along with the City of Aberdeen and Brown County, is proud to recognize Free Speech Week from Oct. 21 to Oct. 27 with a formal proclamation. This national event highlights the importance of free speech and a free press, which are both protected by First Amendment of the US… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- There are seven measures on the general election ballot for November 5th.  Amendment H is the open primary amendment that would have an impact on the primary votes.  If approved Amendment H would put all candidates regardless of party affiliation on the same ballot.  Voters would get the same ballot no matter what… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio) – On Thursday, South Dakota’s largest family farmer and rancher organization, the South Dakota Farmers Union, urges those who care about property rights to vote “no” on Referred Law 21 (RL21). President Doug Sombke talks about their concerns they have had since SB201 was passed by the legislature earlier this year. Sombke inform… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Campaign spending reports demonstrate a “David and Goliath” scenario on Referred Law 21. South Dakota ethanol producers are throwing their support behind the law – passed by this year’s legislature to deal with a proposed carbon capture pipeline. Pipeline opponent Ed Fischbach says so far, the ethanol companies have contributed more than… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Assistant U.S. Attorney for South Dakota has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer for the state, in connection with the federal Justice Department’s nationwide plan to address complaints on election day. United States Attorney Alison Ramsdell said AUSA Ann Hoffman will be responsible for overseeing the District’s handling of… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD News Watch)- Nearly 6 in 10 South Dakotans plan to vote for Republican nominee Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, according to a scientific poll of 500 registered voters co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch. Trump holds a lead of 59% to 33% over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A mental health situation brought a large law enforcement presence to the Hughes County Courthouse around 1pm. Pierre Police Captain Dusty Pelle says units from both the Pierre Police Department and Hughes County Sheriff’s Office responded to the north parking lot at the courthouse for an incident involving a reported firearm. Pelle says… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -An evening memo to all South Dakota Department of Corrections staff confirmed news that had been circulating for hours on Tuesday, October 22nd. Teresa Bittinger, Warden at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, is no longer in the position. The memo, written to staff by Director of… Read more »

MILLER, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The Miller Police Department (MPD), Hand County Sheriff’s Office and K9 Ringo were making parole and probation checks on Tuesday. According to the MPD Facebook post on Tuesday, officers found and confiscated liquid methamphetamine, crystal meth and drug paraphernalia at a residence. One person was arrested but the person’s name was… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is currently accepting applications from college students to serve as interns during the spring 2025 semester. Positions are available in his Washington, D.C. office and his state offices in Pierre, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. Spring internships typically run from January to May, but dates can be tailored… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the spring in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties 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 Congress.… Read more »