PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Senate Transportation Committee killed a bill that would restore your right-of-way when entering an intersection.  Cody Pataki of Beresford says his friend was traveling at 70 miles an hour in a 65 mile an hour zone when another car rolled through a stop sign causing a fatal accident.  Pataki’s friend was partially… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the second of three cracker barrel sessions.  South Dakota Legislators from Districts 1, 2, 3 and 23 representing Brown County are invited to attend.  It’s an opportunity for people to get the latest updates on what’s happening in Pierre. The session… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Low water levels on Missouri River reservoirs will lead to much below normal flows in the river. Mike Swenson with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha, says releases from Gavins Point Dam will stay low through the rest of winter. Swenson says water stored is well below normal and the flood pool. Swenson… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the South Dakota Senate debated whether HJR5001(Convention of States) Resolution should be put on the calender for debate. Senator District 12 Blake Curl offered up the motions and explains why he was in favor of setting a date. District 2 Senator Brock Greenfield explains his opposition to this motion. District 33… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to kick off the NEW Top 4 Under 40 Program in 2022.  This program is designed to recognize the efforts of young leaders in our community and region. Nominees must be someone who:   Is between the ages of 21- 39; Is an… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The House Education Committee passes Governor Kristi Noem’s bill that would ban the teaching of Critical Race Theory in South Dakota’s schools and public universities. Among those testifying in favor of the measure, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson. Sister Lynn Marie Welbig of the Presentation Sisters says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre Police Department is investigating a death that happened at the Pierre Inn & Suites, located in the 200 block of West Pleasant Drive. Captain Bryan Walz says officers were called about a disturbance at 3:45 this morning. Walz says a person of interest has been detained in relation to the death… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against a rule backed by Gov. Kristi Noem limiting access to medication abortions in South Dakota. Noem initiated the rule in January through an executive order. It would have required abortion-seekers to return to a doctor to receive the second… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A proposal from South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to allow employees to gain exemptions from their employer’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates has gained the support of Republicans on a Senate committee. The bill would allow employees to receive an exemption to an employer’s vaccine requirement by citing either a medical exemption, religious… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Seven people and a high school team were recognized as community champions by The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday. Awards were given at the Community Champion Luncheon. Those recognized were: Emerging Leader: Spencer Sommers Entrepreneur of the Year: Julie Fischbach George: Jack Hollinsworth STAR (Students Taking Active Responsibility): Roncalli Robo-CAVS ViTality: Troy McQuillen Woman of Spirit: Judy… Read more »

MOBRIDGE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A diving company from Pierre is leading the search for a 70 year old man from Wakpala last seen on Lake Oahe near Mobridge Jan. 27, 2022. Authorities believe Clyde Oswald is most likely in the water because there’s no indication he drove away. Oswald’s 1996, green Ford Explorer is also missing. Central… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Senate Judiciary Committee of the South Dakota legislature listened to over ninety minutes of testimony, pro and con, over a bill that would have banned transgender students from using bathroom and locker facilities that match their gender identity. The bill grew out of a policy adopted in the Vermillion School District over… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune held a tele-town hall last (Tuesday) night, taking questions for over an hour. One of the questions dealt with the possible Russian invasion and Ukraine and what Vladimir Putin wants. Thune says the issue could spread beyond Europe. Thune says the US has to take a strong leadership… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Slowing the rate of inflation without crashing the economy will take a delicate balance. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says the Federal Reserve has started on that path by signaling upcoming interest rate hikes. Adam says ag producers are especially vulnerable to interest rate increases. Adam says the Federal Reserve is… Read more »