PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem vetoed three bills: Senate Bill 151, House Bill 1223, and House Bill 1281. SB 151 would have automatically removed simple marijuana charges and convictions from public background records if a violation happened more than five years ago. HB 1223 authorize the provision of informed consent by a pregnant… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- With Veto Day approaching Governor Kristi Noem has been wearing out pens, signing legislation approved by the South Dakota Legislature.  One bill signed is Senate Bill 84.  The measure provides six-million dollars for much needed improvements to the Cottonwood Field Station.  Dr. Kristi Cammack runs Cottonwood as Director of the West River Ag… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Eight high school teams competed in a cooking show, of sorts, in Pierre Thursday during the South Dakota ProStart Invitational Mobridge-Pollock High School junior Dakota Micheel (mi-keel) was a member of their team competing in the cake decorating category. Teams brought their already-baked cake with them, then did the decorating at the contest.… Read more »

PIERRE & YANKTON, S.D.(KCCR & WNAX)- Continued dry conditions across South Dakota has kept the grassland fire danger in a high to very high or even extreme status most of the last few months.  Hughes/Stanley County Emergency Manager Rob Fines says while the issuing of a burn ban is day-to-day, no burning at all would… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- While races are already taking shape, the first deadline for the June 7 primary election is Tuesday. That’s when nominating petitions are due for Republican and Democratic candidates. A comprehensive list of local races will be published next week. A list of those who have filed to date can be found… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- There have been more recent stories of people needing mental health care unable to be admitted to the Human Services Center in Yankton due to a lack of beds. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says its about lack of staff in most cases. Hunhoff, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, says its… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- When South Dakota legislators return to Pierre Monday for the final day of the 2022 session, the House Select Committee on Investigation will meet again to talk about the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee Chairman, House Speaker Spencer Gosch sent a letter to Governor Kristi Noem, asking her to “cease… Read more »

NEW UNDERWOOD, S.D.(KOTA)- Wednesday night in New Underwood, the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association held a meeting in the aftermath of a busy legislative session. On the docket was everything from the state branding board to lobbying to the controversial proposed Meade County shooting range. Matt Kammerer, SDSGA secretary treasurer and cattle producer in Meade County,… Read more »

KIMBALL, S.D.(WNAX)- This is the time of year when elevators and other grain loading facilities should be shipping out the final bushels from last years harvest and making room for this year’s crops. Transportation issues are making that difficult. Todd Yeaton, manager at the Gavillon grain loading facility in Kimball, says railroads all across the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed legislation to expand the cyber research industry in South Dakota by enhancing programming and job opportunities at Dakota State University. “Dakota State University is leading the nation in cyber research, and with the expansion of this program, we will revolutionize our economy,” said Governor Noem. “The… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide in honor of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, effective immediately, until sunset on Sunday, March 27, 2022. This order is in response to a proclamation by President Joseph R. Biden. You can find that proclamation here.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- A Brown County deputy has been cited for careless driving after a Monday morning crash in Aberdeen. A Brown County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle driven by Erin Spencer, 24, had its running lights and sirens activated when it struck a vehicle driven by Ryan Schaeffer, 43, of Aberdeen, according to an accident report from… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- At yesterday’s march protesting racist policy from the owner of a Rapid City hotel, many older speakers reflected on days where seeing signs reading “no Indians or dogs allowed” were commonplace. Nick Tilsen, president of NDN Collective – one of the groups that organized the march and leading the corresponding lawsuit –… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s April Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, April 7 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Northern Valley Communications retail store, 3211 7th Ave SE, Suite 102. Due to Holy Week, this will be one week earlier than usual. Food will be catered… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The Veteran Administration has proposed making changes to their healthcare facilities in South Dakota, downsizing and possibly closing some of them. Senator Mike Rounds says he opposes those suggestions. Rounds says the result would be poorer service in fewer areas. Rounds says the VA is not following the law passed by Congress in… Read more »