PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Summer study committees of the South Dakota legislature turned in their reports to the Executive Board this week. Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp was Chair of the Study Committee on Juvenile Justice and says it is a broad topic. Finck says they broke into separate study groups. Finck says it may be useful… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission will take another look at raises for county employees. Commissioner Cheri Loest says the Yankton City Commission approved a higher raise for their employees. Loest says they should at least have a discussion about it. Loest says its something they should debate and decide before the end of the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad has requested a change to a grant application looking for assistance with the construction of a new locomotive repair facility in Huron.  Jerry Vest with the R-C-P and E says they have discussed the grant application with federal railroad officials. The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 9:00 AM on Friday, November 18, 2022, water will be off in the following areas to repair a curb stop: North US Hwy 281 between East Dr. and N 4th St. The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Two men are now charged in case involving a missing man in Aberdeen. According to court documents, Joshua Ortley is facing kidnapping and aggravated assault charges. Kyle Three Legs is charged with aiding Ortley in kidnapping. Ortley was located in Sioux Falls on Monday, Nov. 14, and is currently in the Minnehaha County jail… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission put out a notice warning consumers of possible spikes in natural gas prices. Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says prices have been sharply up and down. Nelson says they put the notice out to give people time to prepare. Nelson says utilities can automatically pass through the cost… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has announced that the 2022 Grand Lighting Ceremony for Christmas at the South Dakota Capitol will take place in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 7 pm CT. This year’s theme for Christmas at the Capitol is “Merry Prairie Christmas.” The Capitol Christmas display includes around… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday & Sunday is the 44th annual Winterfest.  The event has taken place every year the weekend before Thanksgiving since 1978. Executive Director for the Aberdeen Arts Council Steve Thithavong talks about the number of vendors scheduled to be there. Thithavong talks how the items are handmade. Thitavong talks about… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Tripp County did a hand count of their general election ballots this month after a group of citizens persuaded their county commission to not use the ballot counting machine. Secretary of State Steve Barnett says that would not work well in larger counties. Barnett says each county can decide on how they want… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Democratic Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls has been elected minority leader in the next session of the legislature. There will be four democratic Senators serving next year. Nesiba says they will have Senators on most major committees. Nesiba says they will have multiple committee assignments. Senator Casey Crabtree of Madison was… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Attorney General-elect Marty Jackley says he has picked Dan Satterlee to head of the Division of Criminal Investigation. Jackley says he has high expectations for Satterlee. Jackley says he wants Satterlee to continue the mission of the DCI. Jackley says he wants to add a number of agents and lawyers to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Highway Patrol is stepping up their recruitment efforts to find more troopers. Colonel Rick Miller says they are looking for those that want to serve. Miller says working in law enforcement can be very rewarding. Miller says they have some basic requirements. Miller says those interested can look for more… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Summer study committees of the South Dakota legislature presented their reports to the legislatures Executive Board in Pierre Tuesday. Senator Jim Stalzer of Sioux Falls was Chairman of the Study Committee on Regional Jails and State Correctional Plans. He told the board many counties were hit with jail financing problems when property tax… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release)— U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement after he was unanimously reelected by the Senate Republican Conference to serve a third term as whip for the 118th Congress: “I am humbled and honored that my colleagues in the Senate Republican Conference have once again elected me to serve as… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce will be closed on the following days and times for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays: Thursday, November 24 Friday, November 25 Friday, December 23 (12-5 pm) Monday, December 26 Friday, December 30 (12-5 pm) Monday, January 2 For more information, contact the Aberdeen… Read more »