PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 53 and SB 66, which fund water and wastewater projects, into law. “Every South Dakotan needs safe roads, bridges, dams, and water infrastructure to live their day-to-day lives,” said Governor Noem. “By funding all of these infrastructure projects, we avoid having to bond for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00 am on Friday, March 15, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following area for valve repair: ROAD CLOSED:  S. 3rd St. from 11th Ave. SW to 12th Ave. SW WATER OFF:  12th Ave. SW from S. 5th St.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Tik Tok users aren’t happy with members of the U-S House. The House voted to ban the social media app this week because it’s owned by a Chinese company with links to the Chinese government. Senator Mike Rounds says the company’s actions in the House vote show why we should be concerned about… Read more »

SCOTTSDALE, A.Z.(Press Release)- At the National Farmers Union Convention held this year in Scottsdale, AZ, South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke discuss what happen at the South Dakota legislature & look ahead to the upcoming Farm Bill. The 123rd National Farmers Union Convention will be in Oklahoma City, OK in 2025.

DEADWOOD, S.D.(SD NewsWatch)- More than two years after being approved by South Dakota voters, sports betting has become a multi-million dollar new business for Deadwood casinos and has fundamentally changed the gaming industry there. Here is South Dakota News Watch reporter Bart Pfankuch with a report.(1:37)  For more on this topic, go online to SDNewsWatch.org.

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem now faces a federal lawsuit over her five-minute video promoting a Texas dental firm she posted this week on social media accounts. Travelers United filed the consumers-protection action on Wednesday in the federal court of Washington, D.C. Noem has accounts on Truth Social, Facebook, X and Instagram. The… Read more »

FLANDREAU, S.D.(KELO)- The state is seeking the death penalty against Joseph Hoek. Hoek is accused of intentionally running down Moody County Chief Deputy Kenneth Prorok during a high speed chase. Attorney general Marty Jackley cited two of the statutory aggravating circumstances, where at least one is required to seek the death penalty. Hoek’s next court… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota’s Division of Criminal Investigation is helping to untangle 15 years worth of Colorado Crime Lab work. A former Colorado crime lab scientist is accused of mishandling DNA testing in 650 cases. Attorney General Marty Jackley says South Dakota’s crime lab has a strong national reputation and was asked to review those… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota Health Department is rolling out a new system that will place Health information at your fingertips…no matter where you live. NEXUS SD is being rolled out to partner organizations this week. NEXUS Director Rachel Sehr says it will also be available for the public in the future. The NEXUS SD… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Humane Society will be hosting the Bow Wow Boogie on Saturday, March 30th to help raise funds for the Humane Society.  Board member Mona Smith provided a preview. She talks about the itinerary for the event. Smith talks about those who maybe interested in showing pictures for the slide show… Read more »

MADISON, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 45, which funds the establishment of a Center for Quantum Information Science and Technology. You can find a photo of the bill signing here. “South Dakota is continuing to be a leader in emerging technology,” said Governor Noem. “This center will combine numerous fields… Read more »

AKASKA, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Akaska Development Corporation is coordinating the transportation to get hay and feed donations from South Dakota to cattle producers in Texas devastated by recent wildfires. Texas Rancher Billy Hall says they’re doing what they can to manage the herds and resources they have left. Hall says some people have been able to… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Governor Noem made a stop in Mitchell on Wednesday for a bill signing and townhall.  In a Mitchell Senior High School library packed with constituents, teachers, students, Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden, several members of her staff, and a handful of state legislators, Noem signed House Bill 1022, which makes an appropriation so that… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The City of Pierre is preparing for another major runway reconstruction project at Pierre Regional Airport.  City Commissioners Tuesday night approved an engineering contract with the H-W Lochner firm for the Runway 13-31 project.  Airport Manager Brian Cowles says the project will be similar to the Runway seven-two-five project finished last year. Cowles… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Sanford Health has positioned itself to make a major move into Watertown in the future. Documents obtained by KWAT News confirm the medical provider has purchased just under 10 acres of land for approximately $3.5 million. Those documents filed with the Codington County Register of Deeds office show the land in question is located… Read more »