SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SDNewsWatch)- Despite Gov. Kristi Noem’s strong approval ratings, legislators, lobbyists and other political officials interviewed by South Dakota News Watch point to turbulence behind the scenes in the administration with more than three years left in her second and final term. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more:(2:18) To learn more about it visit… Read more »

HARTFORD, S.D.(KELO)- A Hartford Chiropractor has been arrested for Rape & sexual contact with a Child. Joel Martens was booked Monday evening and has been known to work with a number of student athletes in the area. Sergeant Zachary Cegelske (Se-Gel-ski) with the charge details. The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s office is interested in any information… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has taken the reins in prosecuting a Watertown murder case. Jackley was in court Tuesday as a motions hearing was held in the case of 43 year-old Jeremiah Peacemaker of Watertown. He’s charged with First Degree Murder in the September 2020 death of 28 year-old Kendra Owen. The… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 26th between the hours of 8:45 pm and 1:00 am.  West Nile Virus has been identified in Aberdeen and city officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.  You can reduce the… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Community Bankers across the region have little confidence in the strength of the economy in coming months. That’s among the findings of a survey of bankers in our ten-state region by Creighton University. They’re also concerned about policies backed by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that would encourage bank mergers and acquisitions. Economics Professor… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DakotaNewsNow)- Preliminary matters were among the initial discussions during the evidentiary hearing for the Navigator co2 pipeline.  PUC Commissioner Chris Nelson commented on the request for Minnehaha and Moody County’s motions for “intervention for a limited purpose.” According to Joe Kippley with the Minnehaha county commission, the request is to gain status in… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown City Council has taken another step toward dumping the city-owned Wells Fargo Bank Building on North Maple into the hands of a developer in the private sector. On Monday, the council approved the authorization to advertise and accept bids to sell the building. City Manager Amanda Mack recommended it happen through a… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–On Tuesday, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission began hearings on the Navigator Carbon Capture Pipeline. Later this fall, hearings will be held on another CO2 pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions. There have been calls by some landowners and state lawmakers for a special legislative session to deal with private property rights and… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The first state hearing for a carbon capture pipeline began Tuesday morning before the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, meeting in Ft. Pierre. The Navigator Pipeline would run into eastern South Dakota. They’re seeking a permit to build and operate the line. After more than 90-minutes of motions, several of the parties… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Monday, July 31st is the deadline to renew license plate decals for July. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for this month.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- During the public comment portion of the Brown County Commission, Chet Ellsworth of Pennington County talked about the resolution dealing with the moratorium on pipelines. Ellsworth praised Commissioner Drew Dennert for wanting to extend the moratorium. Ellsworth tells the Commission what the resolution allows them to do. Ellsworth accuses the chair of the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-Aberdeen City Manager Joe Gaa toward the end of the City Council meeting Monday, clarified what was sent out last week regarding the testing for the drinking water in town. Gaa explains had this been a more serious matter, the city would have sent out a notice 24 hours later notifying the citizens to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night Aberdeen City Council meeting, Bill Bowen, a citizen that resides at Rolling Hills on the northwest part of the city address concern about the storm water system. Bowen discuss what he pays each month for a service that he feels is not being provided by the city. Bowen showed the… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(Press Release)- South Dakota Farmers Union Board of Directors and State Policy Committee supports the Board of Brown County Commissioners resolution asking the Governor and Lt. Governor to revise South Dakota law to eliminate the taking of private property for non-public use. “As Summit Carbon Solutions, a private corporation actively ignores landowners’ property rights,… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The regional housing industry is showing new strength in spite of higher interest rates. That’s one of the findings of Creighton University’s monthly survey of bankers in a ten state region. People are still hesitant to sell their homes and face the prospect of higher interest rates on anything they purchase. Economics professor… Read more »