News Category: Local News

Senator Rounds appears on MSNBC to talk about the AI forum

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds moderated a closed-door forum with major leaders of the tech industry on Wednesday.  The topic at hand was AI, or artificial intelligence.  Top tech leaders including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates were among those participating.  In an appearance on MSNBC, Rounds said the tech leaders acknowledged… Read more »

Senator Rounds appears on MSNBC to talk about the AI forum

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds moderated a closed-door forum with major leaders of the tech industry on Wednesday.  The topic at hand was AI, or artificial intelligence.  Top tech leaders including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates were among those participating.  In an appearance on MSNBC, Rounds said the tech leaders acknowledged… Read more »

Steve Roseland announce candidacy for District 23 Senate

SENECA, S.D.(Press Release)- Steve Roseland today officially announced his candidacy for the South Dakota State Senate for District 23. With nearly 30 years of experience as an elected official, Roseland touts his experience in agriculture and county government as what gives him the opportunity to serve District 23 to the fullest. “District 23 is the… Read more »

Steve Roseland announce candidacy for District 23 Senate

SENECA, S.D.(Press Release)- Steve Roseland today officially announced his candidacy for the South Dakota State Senate for District 23. With nearly 30 years of experience as an elected official, Roseland touts his experience in agriculture and county government as what gives him the opportunity to serve District 23 to the fullest. “District 23 is the… Read more »

Anthrax now detected in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota has its first case of anthrax for the year. State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson says several cows were found dead in a herd of about 150 in Ziebach County. The spores are hard to kill and remain active for a long time, but there is a vaccine to help farmers and… Read more »

Anthrax now detected in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota has its first case of anthrax for the year. State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson says several cows were found dead in a herd of about 150 in Ziebach County. The spores are hard to kill and remain active for a long time, but there is a vaccine to help farmers and… Read more »

DSS announce “Notes to Self” campaign

PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT)- The South Dakota Department of Social Services Division of Behavioral Health has announced a new campaign entitled “Notes to Self.”  DSS Cabinet Secretary Matt Althoff talks about the campaign. He says there are mental health warning signs and resources for people who need them. Althoff says the campaign hopes to take a multi-faceted… Read more »

DSS announce “Notes to Self” campaign

PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT)- The South Dakota Department of Social Services Division of Behavioral Health has announced a new campaign entitled “Notes to Self.”  DSS Cabinet Secretary Matt Althoff talks about the campaign. He says there are mental health warning signs and resources for people who need them. Althoff says the campaign hopes to take a multi-faceted… Read more »

Voting for the ABBY’s People Choice Awards now underway

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Voting for the People’s Choice Award, the only ABBY award voted on locally, will be open ONLY during these days and times: Thursday, September 14th beginning at 8 am through Friday, September 15th at 5 pm. Anyone may vote on this award through one of three methods: calling the Chamber at… Read more »

Voting for the ABBY’s People Choice Awards now underway

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Voting for the People’s Choice Award, the only ABBY award voted on locally, will be open ONLY during these days and times: Thursday, September 14th beginning at 8 am through Friday, September 15th at 5 pm. Anyone may vote on this award through one of three methods: calling the Chamber at… Read more »

Sinai man killed following accidental shooting

SINAI, S.D.(KJJQ)- A rural Sinai man is killed in a firearm accident after target shooting. According to Brookings County Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring, 44-year-old Steven Hanson had been target shooting with a pistol. Walking back from the target, Hanson needed to cross a cattle panel fence. While he was doing so, the pistol fired once,… Read more »

Sinai man killed following accidental shooting

SINAI, S.D.(KJJQ)- A rural Sinai man is killed in a firearm accident after target shooting. According to Brookings County Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring, 44-year-old Steven Hanson had been target shooting with a pistol. Walking back from the target, Hanson needed to cross a cattle panel fence. While he was doing so, the pistol fired once,… Read more »

Recap of Congressman Johnson’s Tele-Town Hall held Wednesday

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson held a Tele-Town Hall Wednesday night to allow citizens of South Dakota to ask what’s happening in Washington. Congressman Johnson was asked about ways to lower gas prices that now are approaching $4 a gallon. Johnson once again was asked about how elections should be run.  He praises how elections… Read more »

Recap of Congressman Johnson’s Tele-Town Hall held Wednesday

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson held a Tele-Town Hall Wednesday night to allow citizens of South Dakota to ask what’s happening in Washington. Congressman Johnson was asked about ways to lower gas prices that now are approaching $4 a gallon. Johnson once again was asked about how elections should be run.  He praises how elections… Read more »

Summer study on County Funding list some recommendations for next year’s legislature

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the summer study on county funding held their final meeting in Sioux Falls.  In the morning, the committee heard testimony from county commissioners from various counties including Brown County. In the afternoon, the committee put out a list of recommendations for the legislature to consider for 2024. The list include… Read more »

Summer study on County Funding list some recommendations for next year’s legislature

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the summer study on county funding held their final meeting in Sioux Falls.  In the morning, the committee heard testimony from county commissioners from various counties including Brown County. In the afternoon, the committee put out a list of recommendations for the legislature to consider for 2024. The list include… Read more »

Enrollment is up at Northern State

ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- Enrollment numbers released by the South Dakota Board of Regents include some good news for Northern State University. Northern has the highest percentage increase in the number of first-time freshmen and the second-highest headcount increase of the state’s six public universities. With 319, Northern saw a 6.7% increase in the number of first-time… Read more »

Enrollment is up at Northern State

ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- Enrollment numbers released by the South Dakota Board of Regents include some good news for Northern State University. Northern has the highest percentage increase in the number of first-time freshmen and the second-highest headcount increase of the state’s six public universities. With 319, Northern saw a 6.7% increase in the number of first-time… Read more »

Congressman Johnson comment following Speaker McCarthy announcing his plan to call for an impeachment inquiry

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Some of South Dakota’s elected officials have commented on US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s call for an official impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. This inquiry would be in regards to allegations the President enriched himself and his son Hunter through foreign business deals and Hunter’s personal business activities. Little evidence so… Read more »

Congressman Johnson comment following Speaker McCarthy announcing his plan to call for an impeachment inquiry

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Some of South Dakota’s elected officials have commented on US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s call for an official impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. This inquiry would be in regards to allegations the President enriched himself and his son Hunter through foreign business deals and Hunter’s personal business activities. Little evidence so… Read more »