PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – A bill to streamline the carrying of a concealed firearm inside the State Capitol in Pierre gains favor with the South Dakota Senate Monday. Senator Jim Stalzer of Sioux Falls says Senate Bill 98 is a follow-up to the original Capitol carry bill, SB-115 last year. Stalzer says that process is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Governor Kristi Noem has proposed a bill to streamline the process for ag developments across the state. There is some concern it will short circuit some local zoning processes. Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton says it’s a complicated process. Kennedy says development decisions should come at the local level. The Governor’s… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 15th Annual Fischgaard Short Film Project takes place this weekend, Friday-Sunday, Feb. 14-16. Tom Black, Founder of the event, talked about what it all entails. Those participating do not know ahead of time the specifics of the films, such as genre and control criteria (one line of dialogue, one character… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — A Watertown man is dead from what police say appears to be a suicide Monday morning. Assistant Watertown Police Chief Tim Toomey says police were called to the 1800-block of 9th Avenue Southeast a little after 8 0’clock Monday morning. Toomey says the victim was 24-years-old. Toomey says it was a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Appropriations Committees of the South Dakota legislature will get the updated tax revenue numbers this week and from that will begin to fill out the 2021 budget bill. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says from what they have seen so far, there will still be a gap. Hunhoff says they… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill that would penalize medical providers for treatment of gender issues in children was defeated in the South Dakota Senate Health and Human Services Committee today. Bill sponsor, Representative Fred Deutsch (doyt-sch) of Florence amended the bill to change the penalties from criminal to civil. Senator Phil Jensen of Rapid… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Boys and Girls Club of Aberdeen Area’s Annual Banquet and 50th Anniversary Celebration is set for Friday, Feb. 21. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dakota Event Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Mike Sommers, Club President, talked about this year’s guest speaker. The Club annually… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KMIT) – Social issue bills have grabbed the spotlight as the South Dakota legislative session nears the halfway point. Two transgender-related bills have already been voted down, while another will be heard today in a Senate committee. State Senator Josh Klumb (klumm) of Mitchell says the number of these bills have not necessarily… Read more »

LEAD, S.D. (AP) – Officials at a ski resort in the Black Hills say a man has died after he was injured on one of the slopes over the weekend. The death occurred at Terry Peak Ski Area near Lead on Saturday afternoon. Resort spokeswoman Linda Derosier says management and staff send their sincere condolences… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) – A South Dakota man charged with shooting and killing a man who was in a relationship with his daughter has pleaded not guilty. The Aberdeen News reports 48-year-old Jarrett Jones of Bath appeared in court on Friday and asked for a jury trial. A judge also reduced Jones’ $1 million bond… Read more »

PARKSTON, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Parkston. The name of the decease is not being released pending notification of family members. A 2010 Acura TSX was westbound on South Dakota Highway 44 when the driver lost control on the icy-covered road. The vehicle entered… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota have formed a new collaborative Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine leading to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree. SDSU’s Director of the Professional Program in Vet Medicine, Dr. Gary (gack-stett-ur) Gackstetter says this new collaboration will focus on rural practices and help… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Senate Local Government Committee approves a proposal that would allow the voters to decide on sports gambling in the state. Senator Bob Ewing says his joint resolution would bring a constitutional amendment to the voters. Ewing says they would also like to offer online sports wagering. The resolution was opposed… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While there may be consensus that health care is too expensive and needs reform, there is no agreement on how to do that. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they are working to make changes. Ekeren says one of the cost drivers is the number of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen Central will once again host a Valentine Bistro on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 17-18 at the Thomas F. Kelly Theater. Susan Appl, Show Choir Director at Central, said this year’s show features some stellar talent. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 12. Admission includes the performances, plus a cupcake during… Read more »