PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Enplanements continue to climb at Pierre Regional Airport.  After dipping from 1440 in July to 1257 August boardings have increased since September.  Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says November is the best month of the year so far. Of the one-thousand 794, one-thousand 787 flew to Denver with a… Read more »

Here are reactions we are seeing from Governor Kristi Noem’s budget address: PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- “Like the Governor, Democratic legislators share a commitment to make our kids and grandkids a policy priority. However, unlike the Governor, we believe this should include free breakfast and lunches for our public school students, assistance for childcare, and accepting… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Governor Kristi Noem delivered her budget address for they rest of Fiscal Year 2024 & Fiscal Year 2025. Governor Noem talks about the theme of her address. Noem talks about doing the upcoming budget for the future of children & grandchildren in South Dakota. Noem emphasize the priority of keeping a balanced budget… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Charges have been filed against a Pierre man in connection to a death at Pierre apartment last week. In a joint release between the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office, Hughes County States Attorney and Pierre Police Department, 23 year-old David Shangreaux, Jr. of Pierre is charged with a single county of Second Degree… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown City Council held the first reading of an ordinance Monday night that regulates the licensing fees of medical marijuana dispensaries. The current annual fee is $25,000. City Manager Amanda Mack. Mack was asked when the council will get a look at, and vote, on the fee schedule. Councilman Mike Danforth asked whether… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release)- Scott VanderWal of Volga was re-elected President of South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) during the SDFB 106th Annual Convention held recently in Sioux Falls. VanderWal will begin his 21st year as president of the organization. He also serves as Vice President of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). In addition to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – This Saturday, Dec. 9, 117 students will graduate at Northern State University’s winter commencement. The public is welcome to attend and honor our new Wolves alumni. The commencement ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. It is expected to last approximately 90 minutes. Dr. Hannah Walters,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission received an update from Summit Carbon Solutions & landowners regarding routing for the CO2 pipeline. Former Brown County Commissioner & SD legislator Dennis Feickert told the commission that Summit might not being going through McPherson County because of their setbacks. Feickert has been receiving phone calls from… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – After years of being flush with federal COVID-19 monies, the Fiscal Year 2025 South Dakota state budget will look more “normal.” Republican Gov. Kristi Noem presents the annual Budget Address tomorrow (Tuesday) at 1 p.m. CT before a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature. It will be livestreamed on SD.net. According… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(DRGNews)- Around 700 FFA(Future Farmers of America) members and chapter advisors from across South Dakota attended in this year’s State Leadership Development Events held Sunday and Monday in Rapid City. State FFA Foundation Executive Director Gerri Eide (eye-dee) says South Dakota is seeing growth in its FFA membership. Eide says FFA members competed… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D,(KELO)- A Sioux Falls man was arrested on burglary charges after breaking into the First Premier Bank Building at 14th and Minnesota in Sioux Falls. The break-in was reported by a gas station employee from across the street. Information Officer Sam Clemens says 41 year old David Larvie, Junior was the only one… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- It’s another case of “here we go again” in the dispute over land and water control. Senator Mike Rounds has introduced a bill to roll back an effort by the Biden Administration to regulate what’s called “Waters of the United States.” The same disputes broke out over similar moves by the Obama Administration.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 6am on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following area for repair of leaking water main: 1st Ave SE from S. Lloyd St. to S. Dakota St. Water will be off and the road will be… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- All South Dakota Schools are following the law when it comes to teacher pay. State law says a district’s average teacher compensation cannot be less than that district’s average from 2017. The Department of Education’s School Finance Accountability Board met last Thursday and accepted the latest report. It was presented by Cody Stoesser… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A damaging fire at a single-family residence in Aberdeen is under investigation. According to Aberdeen Fire Rescue, the call came in at 2:51 p.m. on Sunday, December 3. The structure fire was located on the 200 block of 7th Ave SE When crews arrived, heavy smoke had spread through… Read more »