PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators will work through the day in an attempt to pass a 2021 budget and wrap up the main run of the session. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says there are ongoing budget talks.   Hunhoff, a member of the Joint Appropriations Committee, says if there are hang ups… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Three more cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) have been confirmed in South Dakota, but none were in the central part of the state. Counties reporting cases are Beadle, Charles Mix, Davison, Pennington, Bon Homme and three cases in Minnehaha. Eleven tests are pending and 27 others came back negative. Gov. Kristi… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – While a budget deal announced this week would give state workers and Medicaid providers a two percent increase, more may be needed to keep staff at critical state facilities. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says there are state units still understaffed. Hunhoff, a member of the Joint Appropriations Committee, says longer… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Northern State University Chamber Singers will present the 10th Annual Bach’s Lunch on Wednesday, March 18. The event, which honors the 335rd birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach, will start at Noon at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Tim Woods, NSU Director of Choral Activities, said it is a fun experience. A variety… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Helping people understand and how to best use their money is a goal of South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder. He says he sees distress signs all around. Haeder says he originally wanted to work with kids in school, but has expanded the target group. Haeder says it has to be… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – It was supposed to have a green light to the Governor’s desk. Senate Bill 136, the bill fashioned by Hughes County States Attorney Roxanne Hammond to all certified therapy dogs to help vulnerable witnesses in court was certified for the consent calendar in the House of Representatives by the House Judiciary… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — You heard it right – Chick-fil-A will build its first restaurant in Sioux Falls. Mayor Paul TenHaken happily proclaimed the announcement ‘live’ on Facebook. The long-sought restaurant will be located at the new Empire Place development in front of the Empire Mall on 41st Street. The development is under construction.… Read more »

ELKTON, S.D. (KJJQ) – A Lake Benton, Minnesota woman is injured in a car-train accident at an Elkton railroad crossing. It happened at about 9 Tuesday night. Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring says 25-year-old Itzel Tattiana Vincent was traveling north on Cornell Ave and didn’t see the train approaching the tracks. The car tried to cross… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Folks who are used to music past midnight at the Brown County Fair might have an adjustment this year. Fair Manager Derek Ricci told Brown County Commissioners Tuesday about a proposal to establish quiet hours from midnight to 7 a.m. That would mean live music on the grounds and music throughout… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen will be getting a new eight-screen cineplex movie theater. Odyssey Entertainment announced that Odyssey Aberdeen 8 will be located on Milwaukee Southeast, next to Allevity Entertainment, north of the Aberdeen Mall. Odyssey currently has a complex in Watertown and Bryan Sieve, VP Finance and Development with the company, said Aberdeen… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Nelly is coming to the Brown County Fair. The performer was announced as the final piece of the Saturday night lineup by BCF Manager Derek Ricci this morning. He said Nelly has some strong crossover appeal. Ricci said Nelly rounds out a strong Saturday lineup that includes Jo Dee Messina and… Read more »

WEBSTER, S.D. (Press Release) – On the evening of March 10, Richard “Butch” Carpenter was located (along with his vehicle). Carpenter was located safe and his family has been notified. The Day County Sheriff’s Office thanks everyone who called in tips or offered assistance in helping with this matter.

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota House has passed a measure to allot $10 million to county roads as lawmakers decided how to spend $13 million of one-time spare change in the state budget. The money is far from a done deal. The Senate would still need to approve it. As the deadline to… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — A former priest accused of stealing $260,000 in cash donations from the Diocese of Rapid City has been found guilty on all 65 charges against him. The Rapid City Journal reports 41-year-old Marcin Garbacz had no reaction when a judge read the federal jury verdicts Tuesday on wire… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Special Olympics South Dakota has canceled this weekend’s state basketball tournament in Pierre as a precaution because of the coronavirus. CEO Daryl Nordquist says Special Olympics International strongly advised all state chapters to cancel all pending events. Nordquist says scheduling conflicts don’t allow them to reschedule the tournament. He says… Read more »