PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Department of Health officially broke ground today (April 23, 2024) for its new Workforce and Education Center in Pierre. Governor Kristi Noem said she first proposed the facility in her 2021 budget. State Health Lab Director Dr. Tim Southern said when complete, it will include a state-of-the-art health laboratory. Health… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- A change is in place for this years South Dakota State Fair as they are excited to announce an expansion of the fair week adding a paid admission day on Wednesday.  Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hunter Roberts was in Huron last Thursday at the Lincoln Day… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will visit with students at Wolsey-Wessington Springs High School. Next, he will tour Reflections Recovery Home and host a Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony in Redfield. Then, Johnson will meet with residents at Derian Place Senior Living in Aberdeen. What:   Wolsey-Wessington Springs High School… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- A regional water project could get a generous contribution from the federal government. City Manger Robin Bobzien said Water Investment in Northern South Dakota, commonly called WINS, might get millions more from the American Recovery Plan Act, potentially more than $10 million. No totals have been finalized, Bobzien said at the conclusion of the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Republicans held their meeting Monday night at the Courthouse to determine the three candidates to be delegates for the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July. The group decided on Brandei Schaefbauer, Al Novstrup, & Heidi Engelhart. The candidates now move on to the regional caucus which will be… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) The gift of life for a best friend as the result of a horrible tragedy. Randy and Val Demers (duh-MEERS) of Brookings have experienced the highs and lows of life this month. Their 34-year old daughter Heidi lost her life as the result of a seizure. Following their daughter’s wishes to donate… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A 28 year old man from Pierre is charged with 3rd Degree Rape connected to an incident that occurred in February. Information from the Pierre Police Department says patrol responded to the 1100 block of Clarice Drive in the north central part of town for a medical issue. Upon arrival, officers learned that… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) It’s called “No Escape Room”, and it gives parents real-life scenarios on how easily their children can be trapped in a sextortion scheme. The interactive video is produced by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Michelle DeLaune (duh-LAWN) is President & CEO of the Center… DeLaune says her organization… Read more »

GARRETSON, S.D. (KELO) They’re doing their part to celebrate Earth Day…every day.   Nordstrom’s Auto Recycling of Garretson is accepting environmentally unsafe products from vehicles free of charge this week. Owner Shannon Nordstrom says his company recycles about 350 vehicles every month…keeping millions of gallons of oil, fuel and other contaminants out of the environment.

WASHINGTON, D.C,(KELO)- Dusty Johnson back on the offensive. Johnson says it’s time for everyone to realize the government is deeply divided…which means no one gets everything they want. The latest issue of division is aid to Ukraine that was approved over the weekend, under the leadership of House Speaker Mike Johnson. Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor… Read more »

CASTLEWOOD, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem spoke out against the hush money case against Donald Trump. ON CNN’s State of the Union, Noem accused Democrats of using the trial to derail Trump’s presidential campaign. Trump is accused of falsifying records to cover up “hush money” payments to an adult film star before he was… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(Press Release)-National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) is officially underway across the country as of April 21st. NCVRW is a national observance that aims to amplify the voices of survivors and commit to creating an environment where survivors have the confidence that they will be heard and supported. “National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is a… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–It didn’t take long for a new School Resource Officer (SRO)  in rural Codington County to get to work. Last month, Deputy Travis Gutzmer was named the new school resource officer for schools in Henry, Florence, and Waverly-South Shore. Some might wonder why small schools like those three would need an SRO, but Sheriff Brad Howell… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–It’s no secret that relations between Governor Kristi Noem and tribal leaders in South Dakota are strained. The rift grew even wider recently when the governor said drug cartels are doing big business on reservation land, and tribal leaders are turning a blind eye to it. During a stop in Watertown Friday, KWAT Radio… Read more »

WASHINGTON,D.C (AP) — The House has approved a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies after months of turmoil on Capitol Hill. Congressional leaders pushed aside opposition from hard-right conservatives to complete the bill in a rare Saturday session. The Senate would still need to approve the measures in… Read more »