WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- South Dakota US Senator Mike Rounds and the bipartisan Artificial Intelligence working group hosted a panel discussion last week focused on the use of AI in cancer research. The panel, comprised of academic and industry experts, discussed how AI is transforming health care. Rounds, who lost his wife Jean to cancer nearly two… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to express unconditional support for Israel and condemn Hamas in response to Hamas’ acts of terror on Israel. “Hamas is evil. America can’t allow terrorists to grow in strength,” said Johnson. “Israel has the right to fight back, and they have the wide… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate Wednesday about the bipartisan trip he took with fellow Senators to Israel to offer their support. Thune talks about how the U.S. is committed to see that Hamas is defeated. Thune talks about his time at Tel Aviv. Thune talks about the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- It’s been a long time coming, but ground has been broken at the site of the Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center House of Hope in Pierre. Executive Director Sarah Reinhart says the current shelter isn’t large enough to serve their clients. Reinhart says they offer a variety of services to those affected by… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to elect Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as Speaker of the House to restore order in the House of Representatives. “I’m proud to vote for Rep. Mike Johnson for Speaker,” said Johnson. “Now we can put these unfortunate three weeks behind us and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(KWAT)–Parts of the Dakotas will look wintry by Friday. Forecasters say a weather system will drop measurable snowfall–mainly across western and north central North Dakota–from Thursday afternoon into Friday morning. Aberdeen National Weather Service forecaster Megan Mulford says the snowflakes could reach down into South Dakota, mainly west of the James River valley. Snowfall… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- An iconic Watertown holiday institution is being resurrected this year. Santaland, which entertained kids and adults alike in the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s, will return in 2023, thanks to the efforts of the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, the Watertown Development Company, the Watertown Area Community Foundation, and Visit Watertown. The immersive Christmas… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Today, national radio celebrity Trent Loos is bringing his British Isles counterparts to South Dakota. They will be meeting from 4pm to 7pm at the Clubhouse at the Brown County Fair Grounds. T-shirts are available for purchase. FFA Chapters from Aberdeen, Groton, Northwestern, and Leola Schools will be present to meet and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Haunted Forest, a traditional Halloween event, will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 27 – 28, in Storybook Land and Wylie Park. This is a thrilling, chilling and exciting Halloween event for youth and adults of all ages. A special matinee performance for younger children will be held Saturday afternoon with… Read more »

SOUTH SHORE, S.D.- One person died this morning in a two vehicle crash seven miles southwest of South Shore , S.D. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2002 International 9200I pulling a loaded grain trailer was driving northbound on 462nd Avenue, which… Read more »

CASTLEWOOD, S.D.(KWAT)–During the lead up to an election you might hear the phrase, “every vote counts” being mentioned. If you’re a skeptic of that, look no further than Tuesday’s bond referendum in Castlewood. It needed 60-percent voter approval to pass, and that’s exactly what it got, with not a single vote to spare. There were… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – City officials held their annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Post-Rally Summit today at the Sturgis Community Center. The annual summit brings together those who cater to rally-goers to learn more about who attends and what it takes to market to them. Today’s summit provided programs on rally initiatives, sponsorship insights, impacts on local… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is currently seeking college students to serve as spring interns in his office in Washington, D.C., as well as in his offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls. Interns in Thune’s Washington, D.C., office will have the opportunity to witness the legislative process and attend… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- What does it take to create a successful syndicated radio show??? That might be part of it. Shannon Nordstsrom, Russ Evans and Chris Carter provide part information and part advice, and have fun doing it. The Under the Hood Show is heard on more than 200 radio stations, and on podcast platforms.… Read more »