PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday the South Dakota House and Senate approved the redistricting map that will be used going forward for the next 10 years. After the sparrow map gained approval from the House Affairs Committee, it moved to the main floor.  Representative Taffy Howard of Rapid City offered a motion to not accept the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- An incoming weather pattern will likely bring about dramatic changes from our pleasant weather. State Climatologist Laura Edwards: As a powerful weather system makes its way into the region, the chances of accumulating snowfall are quickly increasing. Edwards shares her thoughts on where most of the measurable snow will likely fall. Marshall,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Thursday, November 11th(Veterans Day), Aberdeen Central High School will be doing a Veterans Day Program beginning at 10am. The Master of Ceremonies will be the Commander of the VFW Post #17, Ron Krogman. Pastor Mike Waldrop of First United Methodist Church will lead the group in prayer. Music will be… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The redistricting of South Dakota’s legislature will last into Wednesday. That return to the House State Affairs Committee never happened Tuesday afternoon as House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem was taken by ambulance to Avera Saint Mary’s Hospital in Pierre after falling ill Tuesday night.  The House’s map, Grouse, was hoghoused with… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A topic of discussion at Monday night’s school board meeting was to approve a new program Lake Area Technical College has been working on called “Automotive Technology Electric Vehicles.” KXLG spoke with Vice President of Lake Area Technical College Diane Stiles to find out more. Stiles tells KXLG they have reputable reports electric… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The ACLU of South Dakota is starting what they call the “Advocacy Academy,” a series of virtual training to help people become more involved in their communities. ACLU advocacy manager Jett Jonelis says they have four chapters to cover. Jonelis says they can help people who may not be sure how to… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A sharply worded letter was shared with South Dakota editors regarding the recently-introduced Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 (H.R.5609) from South Dakota Stockgrowers Association President Vaughn Meyer, policy introduced by South Dakota Republican representative Dusty Johnson. SDSGA Executive Director James Halverson laid out the issue some have taken with the proposal.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A memorial ceremony for former South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar was held Tuesday in the Rotunda of the South Dakota State Capitol.  Farrar lied in state overnight in the Rotunda with a public viewing throughout the day.  Current governor Kristi Noem says brought a number of attributes to his role as governor. Noem… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Several parents spoke to the Yankton School Board at their meeting last night, asking them to roll back, or modify the mandatory face mask policy. Stacy Nickels said the board is overstepping its authority. Nickels said she had petitions with seven hundred signatures asking for the changes. Board member Franni Kieffer thanked the… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The mask mandate has ended in the Mitchell School District.  The mandate was in effect during the entire 2020-21 school year, was relaxed during the summer, and was re-adopted by the Mitchell School Board at the beginning of the current school year.  Mitchell Schools Superintendent Joe Graves recommended the mask requirement come to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday morning, the South Dakota House & Senate agreed to move forward with the impeachment inquiry of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch lists the names of the legislators who will serve on the panel looking into the process. Representative Fred Deutsch of Florence voted to go forward… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee this morning debated the legislative map approved by the Senate yesterday. Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre, Chair of the Senate Redistricting Committee, says the new map is called “Blackbird two point oh one A”. Representative Richard Vasgaard of Centerville said he opposes the map because of… Read more »