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 »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- South Dakota boasts the lowest unemployment rate in the nation. But, Congressman Dusty Johnson says the state’s economy is fading fast. Johnson says that’s why he’s leaving the U-S House and running for Governor next year, to generate the plan and urgency needed to get the state back on track.

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- The gloves are coming off in the U-S Senate, and Majority Leader John Thune pushes to get hundreds of President Trump’s nominees comfirmed. He says Democrats have obstructed the process in an unprecedented way, playing partisan games to hold up, oppose and block the nominations. For the first time ever, he says none… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held a work session on Monday addressing the two-way Main Street.  Following their presentation, citizens were allowed to comment both in favor and oppose to the project. Proponents: Group leading the case for this project is the Aberdeen Downtown Association.  Executive Director Alexa Sheldon talks about how this will… Read more »