BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- The Study Committee on Juvenile Justice of the South Dakota Legislature is seeking possible solutions to a number of issues including school truancy, increased behavioral problems and what many see as a lack of punishment for some juvenile offenders. The interim study came about because of a bill sponsored by Senator V.J. Smith… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The landslide loss by Representative Liz Cheney in the Wyoming republican primary last week has the attention of others running for reelection. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he feels his party is behind him. Johnson says he expects republicans to gain seats in the House this fall on traditional issues. Johnson says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The capacity to have a great idea knows no age limits.  The BIG Idea Competition invites highs school students to submit their best business ideas.  The 2022 BIG Idea Competition is open from September 1 to October 31.  There is over $35,000 in cash and scholarships to be awarded this year, the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- When bringing cattle and calves back in from summer pasture, it’s not unusual for the head count to be one or two head short, but a state brand inspector in north central South Dakota says that doesn’t necessarily mean the grower has lost that income. Kyle Rossow (ross-o) lives east of Herried and… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The City Council has approved the bid package for the new ice arena. Public Works Director Heath VonEye gives some background and funding information on the project. City Manager Amanda Mack talks about the City’s financial involvement. Councilman Tupper commented, “Someday the City will look back and say Thank God we finally got… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Monday, inside a closed-door meeting, three members of the Government Accountability Board determined that “appropriate action” could be taken against Governor Kristi Noem. Although they did not say what that action would be. The rules surrounding the board, formed in 2017, call for the possibility of a contested case hearing… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCtiyRadio)- Due to a scheduling conflict, Brian Baumgartner will not be appearing at the South Dakota Film Festival in Aberdeen next month. Baumgartner’s team released the following statement: “Due to scheduling conflicts, Brian Baumgartner will not be able to attend the Electric Jesus screening Saturday, September 17th.” Statement from the Electric Jesus: “The Jeez… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Governor Kristi Noem last week announced immediate pay raises for most correctional officers. Their pay will rise from twenty dollars an hour to twenty three fifty, with the potential to go to twenty eight dollars an hour. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls has been vocal in calling for better pay. Nesiba says… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Many republican candidates for office this year are finding voters from their own party are the most critical. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he is hearing it. Thune says he expects most republicans will stick with him. Thune says former President Trump does cast a shadow over the fall elections. Thune faces… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As kids return to school late this summer, there is some concern that Covid-19 will also come back. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says each school may see different results. Healy says prevention can also depend on a schools physical plant. Healy says kids normally share… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  On Monday the summer study dealing with regional jails & correctional facilities held their third meaning in Sioux Falls.  The legislators earlier in the morning did a tour of county jails in Clay & Minnehaha Counties. Lobbyist for Brown County & Aberdeen, Julie Johnson recapped the last summer study that took place… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, water will be off in the following areas to replace a fire hydrant: 8th Ave SE between Washington and Jay Street AND South Jay St. between 7th and 9th Avenue The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected… Read more »

LINCOLN, N.E.(WNAX)- The climate outlook for the next few months continues to be more of the same. Brian Fuchs, with the Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, says September temperatures will be above normal. Fuchs moderated this month’s North Central Region Climate update. He says below normal rain is expected next month. Fuchs… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, August 23rd between the hours of 8:30 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 »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds is focusing on the elections coming up in November & not the elections in 2024. Rounds explains why he does not want Donald Trump to announce his intention to run for the presidency until after the midterms. Rounds believe what people are paying these days will play a factor in… Read more »