PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Officials from Washington, D.C. with the Small Business Administration visited with Governor Kristi Noem Thursday to discuss economic development for rural parts of South Dakota. National Director of Rural Affairs for S-B-A Michelle Christian says they’re encouraged by Noem’s “Open For Business” mantra. Dan Nordberg is Region Eight Administrator for S-B-A.… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – City officials in Fort Pierre are asking residents to conserve water as crews try to find and repair a “sizeable” water leak in the city. Fort Pierre Mayor Gloria Hanson says the leak was discovered around 3 a.m. Friday morning. Hanson is asking residents to conserve water as much as… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – One man is killed in an explosion and fire that extensively damages a home at 618 6th Avenue in Brookings. Firefighters were called to the scene shortly before Noon Thursday. Fire Chief Darrell Hartmann says there were extensive flames throughout the structure when they arrived. He says they began attacking the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Police Department along with the Aberdeen Area Chaplains Corps is offering a Safety Symposium for places of worship on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The event starts at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Aberdeen Police Station. Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil talked about the inaugural event. He said… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the attorney general’s bill designed to limit presumptive probation for drug offenders. When an inmate is convicted of a class five or class six felony, it’s assumed that person will be sentenced to probation. A judge can justify prison time if they think it’s necessary Attorney… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill that would change how conditional use permits are approved by counties was passed by the Senate State Affairs Committee Wednesday. Senators listened to over two hours of testimony before voting on the bill. Craig Anderson of Centerville is President of the South Dakota Pork Producers and says too often… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press release) – U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson announced the 2020 Congressional Art Competition, which puts the artwork of South Dakota students in the nation’s Capitol building. The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) is now accepting entries on behalf of Rep. Johnson’s office. The contest is open to all South Dakota high school students.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — Influenza cases are still rising in South Dakota. State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton talked about the numbers. Since those numbers were released, it’s been learned that a fourth grade boy in southeastern South Dakota has become the first child in the state to die of flu-related complications this winter. As for… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Brookings police arrest a man for animal cruelty after he posted a video on social media. Assistant Police Chief Derrick Powers says the video showed the male torturing and killing an injured cat. He says the investigation identified the man in the video a 19-year-old from Brookings. The male suspect was… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – This is National Grain Bin Safety Week (Feb. 16-22). The subject hits home for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, who grew up on a farm in Hamlin County and lost her father in a grain bin accident. She says farmers and ranchers work with dangerous equipment every day. While you… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Modern medicine has become a triangle of sorts between patients, providers and insurance companies. The patient and providers both depend on the insurance companies to pay for appropriate treatments. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says they want to be on the side of their patients. Ekeren… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Legislative leaders in Pierre are also keeping an eye on ongoing recovery efforts in towns and counties. Many counties had road and bridge damage from several rounds of flooding and storms last year. House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte says the state is on the edge right now. Qualm says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Workforce development was a hot button issue in some past legislative sessions but has not seen the same level of interest this year. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says there are some ongoing programs. Hunhoff says a program that could encourage housing is another important piece. Hunhoff says legislative turn over… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota Congressman and Fort Pierre native Dusty Johnson today (Wed.) officially announced his intent to seek another term in the US House of Representatives. In his re-election campaign announcement video, Johnson says during his first term he accomplished several things to strengthen South Dakota. Johnson, a republican in the… Read more »