PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The House Health and Human Services Committee of the South Dakota legislature approved a measure brought to session by the South Dakota Attorney General to reclassify the drug Xylazine as a Schedule Three controlled substance.  State Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt says they worked with the animal health industry on the bill. Xylazine is… Read more »

MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- It’s a highly ranked cyber-education program…and it’s also ranked as one of the most affordable in the nation. Dakota State University is riding a wave of good news. DSU President Jose Marie Griffiths says CyberSecurityGuide.org gives the cyber program some of its highest affordability rankings at a time the program is also being… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- He believes it’s critical to South Dakota’s ethanol industry. Former state Agriculture Secretary Walt Bones is working to promote carbon capture pipelines. He says creating sustainable, low-carbon ethanol for the airline industry could more than triple the demand for ethanol. Bones says it won’t happen without the carbon capture pipelines. They’re needed… Read more »

PIERRE & WATERTOWN, S.D.(KCCR & KWAT)- Connecting to flights at Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport from Pierre will be easier starting at the end of January.  Denver Air Connection Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy Jon Colman says years of communication with Delta Airlines has paid off. Colman says getting a baggage agreement with Delta puts… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The Senate Commerce and Energy Committee passed a bill, SB39, with an 8 to 1 vote, prohibiting homeowner associations (HOAs) from banning firearms and ammunition. The bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Michael Rohl, aims to prevent severe penalties imposed by HOAs on gun ownership, which can include fines and foreclosure. The… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- South Dakota lawmakers will be asked to add a judge to the circuit that covers Sioux Falls. State Court Administrator Greg Satizahn provided an update Tuesday morning for the Senate Judiciary Committee. He says they need another judge in the Second circuit. Satizahn says indigent legal services is a key topic this session.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota’s proposed budget for next year is nearly 7.3-billion dollars…a 30-percent jump from two years ago. Some are concerned that all the federal money the budget includes has warped the sense of what’s normal in Pierre. Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree says the fact that some of the money is being cut,… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- RegisteredNursing.org, a leading resource for the nursing industry, has listed Lake Area Technical College’s Registered Nursing program as one of the top programs in South Dakota. In its annual assessment of nursing programs, the organization listed Augustana University as number one in South Dakota, followed closely by Lake Area Technical College. The University… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG} The 99th South Dakota Legislative Session kicked off last week, Tuesday, and with a week of work under their belt, Representative Speaker of the House Hugh Bartels was in KXLG studios this morning to give an update. Representative Bartels said the legislators wanted to get a faster start this year. In the vicinity,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is having their Free Skate Day on Friday, January 19 at the outdoor rinks. The Manor and Lincoln outdoor rinks will have free skate rentals and free hot chocolate during regular hours of 4:00-9:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy a free day of skating courtesy… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem issued the following statement on President Donald J. Trump’s resounding victory in the 2024 Iowa caucuses: “Iowa spoke loud and clear. President Trump has won overwhelmingly tonight. He got more votes than all the other candidates COMBINED. “It’s time to unite the Republican party. We need… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday decided to reject the bid on replacing the roof from Mega Construction with the material from Campbell’s Town & Country. Brown County Commission Chairman Duane Sutton explains why. The Commission will open bids back up for the Holum Expo Building Roof.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission, the commissioners addressed the Inmate Housing Agreements for the Brown County Jail. Brown County voter Bob Schatz asked Sheriff Dave Lunzman about what the fee agreement was going to be. Schatz explains to the commission about what the fee should really be. Schatz also talks about the jail… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners received a report on the 2024 Assessment Plan from Gene Loeschke(Less-Key), Director of Equalization. Loeschke talks about the non-ag properties. Loeschke discuss ag properties. Brown County Commissioner Mike Wiese express disappointment with leadership in South Dakota dealing with ag evaluations. The commission accepted the report.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Faulk County landowner Brent Gabler explain to Brown County Commission his support for CO2 pipeline that Summit Carbon Solutions are looking to submit to the South Dakota PUC. Gabler talks about some of the benefits of the pipeline. Gabler talks about how the pipeline can have an impact of global warming. Gabler compares… Read more »