PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — It’s been 41 years since two South Dakota counties combined. Longer than that, some politicians and academics have thought more counties should merge. Tuesday, the House Local Government Committee passed SB199 on a 13 to 0 vote to facilitate possible county consolidations. The bill clarifies the consolidation process and allows county commissions and citizens… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- We are excited to share some updated information regarding the intentional damage and suspected gunshots that were reported to us over the weekend. Yesterday, our officers and investigators were able to identify the three juveniles involved with the windows that were shot out and the egging. Charges will be pursued against all… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission received an update from Joe Adam, IT Support Specialist as they are looking to update their website. Adam talks about the process. Adam explains that one of the last steps in ensuring all departments are included in the updated website. The Departments will be holding a meeting… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- License plate decals for the month of February is due on Thursday, February 29th. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for the month.

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) — House lawmakers, spurred by impassioned stories from colleagues with special needs relatives, successfully ushered an $8 million funding package for South Dakota’s primary community support provider. House Bill 1093 would send funds to LifeScape for the construction of a new facility in the Sioux Falls area. Operating in both Sioux Falls and… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown murder trial of Jeremiah Peacemaker began Monday. He’s charged with First Degree Murder in the death of 28 year-old Kendra Owen, whose decapitated and decomposed body was found in her apartment at 307 1/2 North Broadway on September 2, 2020. Police were called to conduct a welfare check at her home after… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The March Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, March 7 from 12-1 pm at the Best Western Ramkota. Guest speaker will be Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman, delivering the State of the City Address. Lunch will be available at a cost of $30… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release) – Haven Center, a non-profit early pregnancy medical facility, recently hired Allison Kauffman as their Development Director. “I have such a passion for this cause and am really looking forward to assisting men and women facing an unplanned pregnancy,” Kauffman said. “As soon as I heard about Haven Center, I felt called… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  At the end of Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, City Manager Robin Bobzien provided some updates on what’s happening in Pierre that could impact the city. Bobzien discuss HB1229(Representative Carl Perry’s bill) that deals with secondary highways. The bill is just awaiting Governor Noem’s signature. Bobzien next address 911 calls and the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Unfortunately with the nice weather this past weekend, it meant that those with nothing better to do, were out causing problems in the city. The APD received at least 11 reports of vehicles having windows shot out or being egged. This senseless damage is extremely frustrating for the property owners and the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(The Dakota Scout)- An Aberdeen beef processing plant is rejecting allegations brought by its former wastewater lab technician that it pushed him out of his job after hiring a younger replacement who didn’t have the education and certification required for the post. Donald Foster alleges that DemKota Ranch Beef brought in a new wastewater… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House Commerce & Energy Committee heard testimony on SB201.  The bill would provide new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities, to allow counties to impose a surcharge on certain pipeline companies. The bill’s prime sponsor for the House was the House Majority Leader Will Mortenson: Mortenson talks about what… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota Senator and Minority Whip John Thune has chosen the candidate he’s supporting in the Republican primary. FOX News reported that Thune spoke with former President Trump over the phone after his decisive victory in the South Carolina primary and gave him his endorsement. Trump’s last remaining challenger… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Republican leadership in the South Dakota House of Representatives says they have addressed an incident that happened on the House floor two weeks ago.  Democratic Representative Kayden Whitman of Sioux Falls brought a bill that would have created a specific penalty for intentionally removing a condom without telling an intimate partner.  The act… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- There are only eight days left in this year’s legislative session in South Dakota.  This is typically the time when the budget bill starts to come together.  District 20 Representative Lance Koth of Mitchell, who is on the Appropriations Committee which puts the budget together, says the committee went through more than two… Read more »