PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Study Committee on Juvenile Justice of the South Dakota Legislature met Tuesday in Pierre; hearing over five hours of testimony, narrowing down on a few specific themes.  Addressing truancy in schools and mental health needs were the most frequent.  Senator J-V Smith of Brookings says after hearing testimony that the JAG  program… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As the state moves slowly into legal uses of marijuana, investors are following the seeds. Yankton real estate broker Mason Schramm says both medicinal and recreational marijuana businesses are getting interest. Schramm says he has been contacted by interested investors. Schramm says they are in the early stages of interest. The first few… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Democratic candidate for South Dakota Public Utility Commission Jeff Barth talked about his campaign during his stay at this week’s Brown County Fair. Barth introduce himself to the listeners in the northeast region of South Dakota. Barth explains why he’s running for chair of the PUC. CO2 pipeline was among the items discussed… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Communications Commission has denied a bid by LTD Broadband for over one billion dollars in federal aid to expand internet services in fifteen states. South Dakota was one of the states that LTD was planning to serve. Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says the company has been in front of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk & coffee will be on the menu at the annual Chamber of Commerce pancake breakfast at the Brown County Fair. This event will take place on Sunday, August 21 from 8-11 am inside the Clubhouse at the Brown County Fairgrounds. It is hosted by Chamber volunteers… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The City Council was faced with deciding to enter into an over nineteen million dollar loan for the new Wastewater Treatment Facility, which also includes some state matching funds and grants. City Engineer Justin Peterson explains. Councilman Danforth asked Wastewater and Solid Waste Supervisor Mike Boerger for a description. Councilman Vilhauer confirmed that… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- It might be back to the drawing board on the City Hall renovation project of the former Wells Fargo building, or at least for some of it. The City Council will have to decide what needs to be potentially cut from the project. Since the project received its first estimate, it is now… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Between ARPA, infrastructure and regular federal funding, the South Dakota Department of Transportation should be in the money for at least the next four years. Secretary Joel Jundt says they are able to plug the dollars into projects now. Jundt says inflation will cut into that increase in funding. Jundt says they are… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- With concerns about another surge in Covid-19 infections as school starts, health professionals are still recommending vaccinations. Liz Healy is the infection prevention coordinator at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Healy says Covid vaccinations are still a good step in protection. Healy says vaccinations will help avoid the worst of the illness.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem released draft social studies standards for K-12 students in South Dakota. “South Dakota’s children deserve the very best social studies education in the nation,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “These standards raise the bar for the breadth and depth of civics and history education. They feature a… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Following the cancellation of the Sunday night show of Lady A at the South Dakota State Fair, they have been busy looking for a replacement.  Assistant manager with the SD State Fair Candi Briley announced who will headline Sunday September 4th at the Grandstand. Briley said tickets are available now. Holders of Lady… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The city of Sturgis officially closed the 82nd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally by holding closing ceremonies Saturday afternoon. The ceremony began with the unveiling of the logo for the 83rd rally, which incorporates the city’s new iconic “S” logo with the number 83 in the middle. Following the unveiling, daredevil Cole Freeman… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On Saturday morning, family members and friends gathered at the BG Ernie Edwards Readiness Center in Watertown for an honoring ceremony of a loved soldier killed during the Vietnam War. KXLG News attended this incredible bridge dedication for Sgt. James Haider; before it started, we spoke with a long-time, well-known resident of the… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Economic conditions appear to be going in different directions, with some signs of a recession, and other segments showing strong growth. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says they are seeing that in the nine state Mid America region. Goss says he expects inflation to stay fairly hot for a while. Goss says… Read more »

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- While some areas of the northern plains will see rain this week, many crops have been damaged by the string of hot, dry days. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says there are big differences in conditions. Todey says rain now will be of limited help. Todey says… Read more »