WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- The threat of foreign operations here in the U.S. is coming into focus in Washington. The popular app Tik Tok has generated the most attention, because of its ability to collect the personal information of users. South Dakota Senator John Thune says American citizens’ personal data is protected from being seized by the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- This winter has not only been hard on roads and our vehicles…it’s also hit the local blood supply. Lauri Haufman, Program Coordinator for the Sioux Falls Community Blood Bank, says bad weather forced the cancellation of several blood drives. Another issue…the Blood Bank has lost a lot of its older donors who… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Noem signed SB 75 into law. This legislation provides for all pregnancy expenses to be covered by both parents. “South Dakota will continue to strengthen families and promote life,” said Governor Noem. “The gift of a child too often comes with financial burden. Mothers should never have to… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- The Brookings School Board votes to accept the resignation of Superintendent Klint Willert, effective June 2nd. He has served in the post since 2015. The action came at a special meeting Wednesday. Prior to the vote, Willert made a statement and it is clear this was not his choice. A number of people… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Retired Army Veteran Trent Dirks from Retrieving Freedom, Inc. will be the guest speaker at the 15th annual Jim River Marsh Masters event at the Dakota Event Center on Saturday April 1st. Dirks will be sharing his story of battling PTSD following his military career which included a deployment to Afghanistan. Dirks discuss… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The City of Pierre has received the first of what will be annual payments for 18 years from a settlement of a national class-action lawsuit related to the nation’s opioid epidemic. Pierre is turning it’s share over to Capital Area Counseling Service where psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Cassie Heuer (hue-er) says it… Read more »

PUKWANA, S.D.(KCCR)- Halfway between Chamberlain and Kimball and a little north of I-90 sits Pukwana.  The Brule County community has a population as of the 2020 Census of only 233, but the Lake Francis Case Development Corporation is hoping free lots for homes will expand on that population. Development Corporation Executive Director Mike Lauritsen says… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The City of Fort Pierre is looking to join it’s neighbors to the east as a Tree City U-S-A community.  Mayor Gloria Hanson says the city is seeking membership in Tree City U-S-A. The City of Pierre has been named a Tree City U-S-A for 38 straight years.  To be recognized as… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The new manager of the Pierre Regional Airport started on the job this week. Brian Cowles says he’s happy to be living in a small town. Cowles most recently worked at the Branson, Missouri, Airport. Cowles will oversee all airport operations including facilities management, licensing and regulations, federal reporting, hangar and hay leases,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Inflation is creating another hurdle for Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center as the victim’s shelter looks toward building a new, expanded House of Hope.  Executive Director Sarah Reinhard says planning for the facility is over halfway. With those plans comes a one-point-five million dollar increase in costs for the House of Hope. Reinhard… Read more »