PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A House committee this Wednesday recommends passage of a Noem Administration-backed proposal that would change how the state pays state employees for family leave. It would also set up a means for other governments and private businesses to participate in the paid family leave program. Rachel Oglesby, an advisor to Gov.… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The city of Sturgis began discussions this week on the possible creation of a new City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Ordinance. City Manager Daniel Ainslie says the purpose of this proposed title is twofold. Ainslie says first, it would consolidate all of the various portions of the City Ordinances into a singular… Read more »

WALL, S.D.(WNAX)- Rural electric cooperatives across the state are seeing rapidly rising demands for power. Dick Johnson, manager of West River Electric Association based in Wall, says they are expecting rapid growth in and around Ellsworth Airforce Base. Johnson says they have seen record power demand in the past year. Johnson says they are seeing… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The expansion project of Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health, based in Yankton is still underway. Executive Director Tom Stanage says they are working through lots of details. Stanage says they want to consolidate all their services at one location. Stanage says there is a growing need for mental health services. The plan is… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. – On February 7, 2023 at approximately 1900 hours, Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to Burger King for a reported fire inside the restaurant. Fire crews made entry and quickly extinguished the fire using a dry chemical fire extinguisher. The fire was isolated to the area of the fryer. A moderate amount of smoke… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson talked about upcoming debt crisis and attempting to negotiate the next federal budget. Congressman Johnson talks about President Biden and his administration working with House Republicans on the deficit. Last week President Biden talked with the Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy.  Congressman Johnson talked about the meeting. Johnson talks… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill to set up the “Stronger Families Scholarship Program” was heard in front of the South Dakota Senate’s Education Committee Tuesday. The bills prime sponsor is Senator Al Novstrup of Aberdeen. Laura Ringling from the Governors office spoke in support of the bill. Senator Steve Kolbeck of Sioux Falls said there were… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Steven (Steve) Perkins to the South Dakota Board of Education Standards, effective immediately. He will take the seat previously occupied by Becky Guffin. “Steve has grandkids of his own, and he realizes that their future is of the utmost importance,” said Governor… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson back in January was selected to serve on a committee dealing with China & how much of a threat the country is to the United States. Congressman Johnson comments on what the point of the committee is. Johnson comment on how this could impact the supply chain going forward. Johnson… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Bowhunters will hold their annual meeting and banquet this weekend at the National Field Archery Association building in Yankton. SDBI President Justin Broughton says they have a lot of events Friday and Saturday. Broughton says they want to protect and expand the sport. Broughton says they are also active in… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – After serving as Sturgis City Manager for 11 years, Daniel Ainslie is leaving city employment. The Sturgis City Council reluctantly accepted his letter giving notice following Monday night’s Sturgis City Council meeting. Ainslie’s departure comes just over one year from the date the Sturgis City Council affirmed its support of the city… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While the South Dakota legislature has approved two hundred million dollars for housing infrastructure development, the rules on how to use it are still being written. Dave Mingo, Community and Economic Development Director for the City of Yankton says they do know that thirty percent of the money is set aside for Sioux… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — In emotional testimony, a state representative who has had health problems during pregnancy, lost a pregnancy to miscarriage, and is currently four months pregnant, tabled her bill on abortion this Tuesday. It would have clarified when an abortion is allowed for the life or health of the mother. Republican Representative Taylor Rehfeldt,… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KELO)-  Miss South Dakota USA, Shania Knutson, has been suspended from her role as she faces petty theft charges in Brookings County. Denise Wallace, Executive Co-Director of Miss South Dakota USA state pageant issued a release saying, “We are aware of Shania’s recent arrest for first-degree petty theft.  We moved to suspend Shania from… Read more »