BROOKINGS COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Authorities are warning about buckling roads in the extreme heat affecting much of the Dakota News Now viewing area. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office shared photos on Friday of a buckled section of the southbound lanes on Interstate 29 south of Brookings. On Thursday, South Dakota Highway Patrol… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) INTERSECTION CLOSED: Beginning at approximately 8 am Monday, June 23rd, 2025, the following intersection will be partially closed to thru traffic for traffic signal light work: 3rd Ave. SE & S. Roosevelt St. Third Ave. SE, approximately ½ block east and west of S. Roosevelt St., is scheduled to be closed until 5… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- A pleasant surprise on the regional economy. Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index turned in its most positive readings in two years. That caught economist, Dr. Ernie Goss by surprise. Grain prices are below break even, so community bankers in the survey said they expect farm operations to lose money this year. Despite… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The northeast region of South Dakota was hit with severe storms Thursday night.  The main source of the severe was hail being reported across the region. 1.5 inch(Golf ball size) hail reported 5 miles northeast of Cresbard at 9:13pm. .75 inch(Dime size) hail reported in Castlewood at 11:44pm. 1 inch(Pea size) hail reported… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(South Dakota Searchlight)- South Dakota legislative leaders recently ordered the removal of lawmakers’ home addresses from the Legislature’s website in response to the shootings of two lawmakers and their spouses in Minnesota. The decision is about personal safety, said state Senate President Pro Tempore Chris Karr, R-Sioux Falls. Legislative staff removed addresses, cities of residence and ZIP… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota lawmakers are studying ways to meet the needs of intellectually disabled residents. A summer study committee met for the first time Wednesday, and gave organizations that provide services a week to recommend their best ideas to the committee. Co-Chair Senator Chris Karr of Sioux Falls says the challenge is covering all… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has received a $100,000 grant from the Attorney General Alliance (AGA) to enhance the state’s efforts to combat internet crimes against children. “We can better protect children from online predators thanks to this AGA grant,” said Attorney General… Read more »

MILLER, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, the American Legion in Miller is hosting a District 23 Legislative Round Table. All three members of the district, Senator Mark Lapka, Representatives Spencer Gosch, and Scott Moore are scheduled to appear. Supper will be provided and there will a free will donation for that.  Everyone is invited to attend in… Read more »

PIERRE, SD – In response to newly confirmed cases of measles in South Dakota, the Department of Health (DOH) is expanding access to the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine through a series of public vaccination clinics across the state. These clinics aim to protect South Dakotans by preventing the further spread of this highly… Read more »

MILBANK, S.D.(KWAT)- A woman charged with Attempted First Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault for a shooting at a Milbank nursing home during an employee dispute has been found mentally incompetent to stand trial. Carrie Ann Collins of New Effington is alleged to have shot a co-worker in the face with a pistol on January 15th at… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The 2026 general election is gearing up already well over a year ahead of election day.  Most of the talk has surrounded the election for governor, but a number of constitutional offices are also up for grabs.  One of those being a seat on the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission.  One name being… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT) – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) within the Watertown city limits. The invasive beetle was discovered by City forestry staff during a routine inspection and verified by EAB experts at South Dakota State University. Rodiek (roddick) The Emerald Ash… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- The Initial Incarceration, Reentry Analysis, and Comparison of Relevant States Interim Committee will hold its first meeting of the 2025 Interim  on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (CT). The meeting is being conducted via electronic conference and at Avera Hall at the University of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, South… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- There is no change in the results of the Pierre City Commission election on June 3rd.  A recount, requested by third place finisher Kevin Larsen was held at the Hughes County Courthouse Wednesday morning. Hughes County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva started the recount with an explanation of the process to the recount board… Read more »