ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University’s fall 2025 enrollment resulted in pockets of growth and areas of stability despite a decrease in first-year students. Total headcount increased from 3,708 to 3,739, and undergraduate transfer students were up 33%, the highest among the regental schools. Additionally, 69% of freshman students were retained from last fall to this… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Huron contractor has been sentenced for defrauding seven different individuals out of more than $36,000 for work not done. Julio Morales-Ortiz, 34, was sentenced Tuesday in Beadle County Circuit Court after earlier pleading guilty to one count of Theft by Deception. He was… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections were held Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library.  Jeremy Storly of Cornerstones Career Learning Center was a speaker. Storly discussed the mission of Cornerstones Career Learning Center. Storly talks about the programs that they do. Storly talks about the area that Aberdeen covers in the region.… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–A Watertown woman charged with more than seventy child porn counts was in court Wednesday for a change of plea hearing. Gracie Stanton agreed to plead guilty to 16 total counts as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. Stanton pled guilty to one count of Distribution of Child Pornography, five counts of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Wednesday, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on Sunday, September 14, 2025, as a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk. “Charlie Kirk was a good man, a great American, and a true voice for Freedom,” said Governor Larry Rhoden.… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Nikki Gronli announced her intentions to run the U.S. House seat representing South Dakota as a Democrat. Gronli led USDA Rural Development for South Dakota under former President Biden’s administration. Earlier this month at the South Dakota State Fair, she discussed her views on what’s happening in Washington. Gronli who… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre Police Department has released a few more details about an incident that happened about mid-morning Tuesday at Georgia Morse Middle School in Pierre. Captain Dusty Pelle says two handguns were seized from the 13 year old male student that was taken into custody. Contrary to rumors that are circulating, he says… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Freedom Caucus is taking a strong stand against the $650 million non-guaranteed price Sioux Falls prison project, calling it irresponsible government spending at a time when South Dakota faces serious economic uncertainty. With the threat of an economic recession on the horizon, South Dakota taxpayers cannot afford a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –Attorney General Marty Jackley and three South Dakota law enforcement associations issued statements of support for the new prison plan. The South Dakota State’s Attorneys Association, the South Dakota Sheriffs’ Association, and the South Dakota Police Chiefs’ Association agreed on the significant need for a new prison, encouraging legislators to move forward… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The Drug Enforcement Administration has a new regional leader…and he’s focused on taking down drug rings like the Sinaloa Cartel. Dustin Gillespie was named Special Agent in Charge of the Omaha Region of the DEA. Having worked for the agency along the Southwest Border, he knows there’s a direct link to this region.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8 am Thursday, September 11th, 2025,  N. State St. from 15th Ave. to 8th Ave. will be closed for oil sealing of the street.  Immediately following the completion of this section, N. State St. from 8th Ave. to the Railroad Tracks will be closed for oil sealing.  Each section… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, South Dakota Attorney General made it official.  He will be running for the U.S. House seat representing South Dakota. He released the following statement to the public: “I am humbled by the outpouring of support and encouragement I have received across the state to run for Congress,” said Jackley. “I am… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A 13 year old male student is in custody, but a situation at Georgia Morse Middle School in Pierre was quickly resolved about mid-morning Tuesday. Information from the Pierre Police Department says the student had brought “a couple of firearms” to school, but no known threats were made. Pierre School District Superintendent Dr.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)–On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden released the full plan for a new prison to be built at the Benson Road site in Sioux Falls. This plan reflects the unanimous agreement by the prison task force. The plan will be voted on in the upcoming special session on September 23. You can find the… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KELO)- A voter-approved plan to clean up Lake Mitchell is on hold…and Mitchell’s Mayor says he’s frustrated. The lake was to be drained this fall after voters approved a 25-million dollar bond issue to dredge it. Mayor Jordan Hanson says in a Facebook post the city was just informed that will have to wait.… Read more »