South Dakota Attorney General offer warning about holiday scams

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- With the holiday shopping season also comes holiday scams. The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office’s Consumer Protection Division says scam text messages have been reported from what appears to be legitimate businesses such as UPS, FedEx and the US Postal Service. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the scammers are trying to get people… Read more »

Legislators working with tighter budgets for next fiscal year

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- 2024 will mark the return to tighter budgets for South Dakota legislators. That’s the prediction of state Representative Tony Venhuizen of Sioux Falls…who’s a member of the Appropriations Committee. Venhuizen says it’s all changing because federal stimulus money is running out, and the economy isn’t expanding like it did the last few… Read more »

Governor still waiting on State Supreme Court’ ruling on conflict of interest cases

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota lawmakers are gearing up for the 2024 legislative sesion. As they do, there’s a potential storm brewing beneath the surface. There’s still no word from the Supreme Court on whether it will issue an advisory ruling on conflicts of interest for state officials. That problem led to the resignation of Rapid… Read more »

Petitioners settle with Minnehaha County offices

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- They’re calling it a big win for direct democracy. The group trying to place an abortion measure on next year’s South Dakota ballot has finalized an agreement with Minnehaha County. Dakotans for Health sued the county when it restricted the area where petitions could be circulated at the Administration building. Co-founder Rick… Read more »

White Hot Wolves Shooting Sinks U-Mary

Bismarck, ND (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State women’s basketball team cruised to a 77-64 win over the University of Mary on Tuesday. Alayna Benike, Decontee Smith, and Madelyn Bragg each notched career highs in the contest. THE QUICK DETAILS Final Score: NSU 77, MARY 64 Records: NSU 4-1 (NSIC 1-0), MARY 2-5 (NSIC 0-1) Attendance: 317 HOW IT… Read more »

Moni’s Career Night Fuels Wolves Past Marauders

Bismarck, ND (NSUWolves.com)  – The No. 21 Northern State University men’s basketball team broke through Tuesday evening defeating the University of Mary in the 2023-24 NSIC opener. The Wolves shot over 50.0% from the floor and the 3-point line, notching season highs in both categories. In addition, five players scored in double figures in the… Read more »

NSIC & GPAC Regional Scoreboard From Tues (11/21)

COLLEGE  WBB NSIC Northern State 77– Alayna Benike 20pts 7-10fg 5 3’s 5reb; Rianna Fillipi 11pts 6reb; Madelyn Bragg 11pts 5-11fg 12reb 4a; Decontee Smith 14pts  3 3’s 5-6FT (Outrebounded U-Mary 44-24; Made 12 3’s 4 straight wins now 4-1 this season) U-Mary 64- Lexie Schneider 22pts 5-11fg 12-14FT; Megan Zander 15pts 5-12fg (U-Mary 4-18… Read more »

Gabby Barrett to perform at 2024 Brown County Fair

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley announced Wednesday that country superstar Gabby Barrett will be performing Thursday, August 15th. Here’s the announcement that aired on their official Facebook page:(1:40) The Thursday show at the Fair are sponsored by Midco, Pioneer Seed, and Pheasant Country 103. Tickets go on sale for four weeks… Read more »

Watertown City Council receive update on their bridges

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown City Council received a report this week on the condition of the city’s bridges. There are 11 of them in the city limits that receive periodic inspections. Chris Brozik is with Civil Design of Brookings, which conducted the inspections. Brozik says summer’s inspections found all of the bridges in excellent shape except… Read more »

Pierre City Commission pass resolution dealing with liquor licenses

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre City Commission is making it harder for people outside Pierre and Fort Pierre to take use their alcohol license for special events in the city.  Commissioners passed a resolution to restrict the use of special alcohol licenses. Finance Officer Twila Hoffrogge says a recent special license application made them aware of… Read more »