PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The House is finishing the heated debate over work force housing in the state. The House chose to concur with Senate amendments in a vote of 48 to 22. This brings the issue forward to the governor’s desk. After passing the Senate with some amendments, the debate continued on the House floor as… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The the question for the jury to decide in the murder case against Jarrett Jones is whether Jarrett Jones was justified in shooting his gun. Defense attorney Marshall Lovrien told Brown County jurors in closing arguments Tuesday that Jarrett Jones had the right to defend his life and the life of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A 74 year-old Onida man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison on child rape and sexual contact charges.  Sentencing for Steven West was held at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre instead of the Sully County Courthouse Tuesday.  Defense attorney Rob Conrad asked Judge Christina Klinger to consider departure from the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- A Senate bill dealing with fees for the Secretary of States office was hoghoused on the House floor and became an effort to eliminate the state sales tax on food. Representative Jon Hansen of Dell Rapids led the effort. Representative Scott Odenbach of Spearfish supported the amendment. Representative Michael Derby of Rapid City… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would protect students and employees at institutions of higher education from divisive concepts got final approval in the South Dakota Senate Monday. Senator Jessica Castleberry of Rapid City was one of the prime sponsors. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says the change will enhance education at the states universities. Senator… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton County democrats gathered on Saturday to talk about the upcoming elections, sign petitions and welcome their new county chair. Sarah Mechtenberg says they have their challenges. Mechtenberg says they want to expand their appeal. Mechtenberg says are looking for new people and ideas. Mechtenberg says they are looking for candidates for the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theater & Hardly Working Promotions present Triple Bypass on Sunday, March 13th at the Capitol Theatre. The performance will begin at 2:30pm. Playwright Deena Ronayne previews what the play is about. Ronayne announced the play will go live in different locations after being performed virtually last year. ACT Managing Director… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Dry conditions across the Missouri River basin continue to be reflected in the predictions for runoff into the river. Ryan Larson with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says their forecast continues to shrink. Larson says they anticipate lower than normal river flows all season. Larson says mountain snow pack has been below… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The final witness called by the defense conceded that the knife in Jon Schumacher’s pocket wasn’t important when it came to the series of events that led to his death. Defense attorneys presented their witnesses Monday, concluding with expert testimony from self-defense instructor Massad Ayoob, who spoke about the factors that… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- Anti-Critical Race Theory legislation is now going to the Governor’s desk. The 97th Legislature of the State of South Dakota is passing House Bill 1012, which is supposed to protect students and employees at institutions of higher education from divisive concepts. House Bill 1012 outlines “divisive concepts” institutions aren’t allowed to promote through… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the South Dakota House debated SB211 which would allow employees to be exempt from the Covid-19 vaccine if the employers elect to make it mandatory.  This bill was the one that was pushed by Governor Noem during her State of the State address. Representative & Majority Whip Rebecca Reimer presented the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Tetiana Althoff was on the phone with family members when she heard the sirens. It was 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 24 in west-central Ukraine where her family lives. Russia had invaded a few hours earlier, at 4 a.m. Althoff has moved to northeastern South Dakota since 2009 after graduating from a law school… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- This week could be the battle of the budgets as South Dakota legislators work to wrap up the final four days of the main run of the 2022 session. The House and Senate are working on separate budgets and as Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says, she’s not sure where that will go.… Read more »