PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is doubling down on calls for the federal government to better combat crime on Indian reservations. In a letter to the United States Senate’s Committee on Indian Affairs, Noem calls on Capitol Hill lawmakers to “take appropriate action” to address rising crime plaguing South Dakota’s tribal lands, specifically… Read more »
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Governor Noem speaks to the SDBA’s Austin Goss
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- On Tuesday, Governor Noem spoke to SDBA’s Austin Goss about a variety of issues. Noem talks about how the 2024 legislative session has gone so far. Noem talks about the need for the new mens prison that is needed in South Dakota. Noem talks about the budget she proposed including funding the “Big… Read more »
213 “weapons” detected at Codington County Courthouse in 2023
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT) –Last year, there were just over 80,000 people who passed through the security booth at the Codington County Courthouse, and a small percentage of those people had weapons on their person that were detected and turned away. Sheriff Brad Howell. A total of 213 “weapons” were detected at the security booth last year.… Read more »
Problems at southern border enhancing drug issues in the U.S.
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Problems at the southern border are magnifying drug problems throughout the U-S. Pills sold on the black market are held out to be prescription medications, and they look like the real thing. Public Information Officer Emily Murray of the Drug Enforcement Administration says looks are deceiving. Murray says the number of arrests, and… Read more »
Suspect arrested after police closed down area in central Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Sioux Falls Police say they’ve arrested a man accused of threatening officers when they tried to arrest him Tuesday. Police say the suspect threatened officers with a gun in a central Sioux Falls neighborhood. The incident prompted roads near Lowell Elementary School to be closed as police surrounded a home… Read more »
Mitchell dog killer sentenced
MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – A man who beat a dog to death in Mitchell last year was sentenced to 90 days in jail on Tuesday, according to Mitchell Radio Group. 25-year-old Aaron Hacecky pleaded guilty to one count of Cruelty to an Animal last year. This is a Class 6 felony. He was also sentenced… Read more »
South Dakota Senate table SB125(Study on Child Care)
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — An attempt to fund a state study on child care died a sudden death on the Senate floor Tuesday. Just after presenting the reasons to fund the study by the sponsor, Republican Sen. Tim Reed from Brookings, Republican Sen. Jean Hunhoff from Yankton, the co-chair of the Joint Appropriations Committee, moved… Read more »
South Dakota Senate passes SB49(Funding for mens prison)
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Senators voted to approve over a quarter of a billion dollars in state funds to plan and construct a new men’s prison Tuesday. On a 27 to 6 vote, the Senate approved SB49. It allocates $132 million in general funds and nearly $94 million in state reserves. It also allocates $10 million… Read more »
Governor Noem signs bills blocking Central Bank Digital Currency
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem signed two bills that block a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) from being utilized in South Dakota. “In South Dakota, we will always protect the economic Freedom of our people,” said Governor Noem. “I VETOED last year’s UCC bill because it limited economic Freedom and put… Read more »
Mayor Travis Schaunaman announce he will seek re-election
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman announced that he will be seeking a second term as the mayor of Aberdeen. Schaunaman discuss his most proud moment as mayor. Schaunaman talks about how he was able to handle the COVID-19 when the outbreak occured back in 2020. Schaunaman talks about his most disappointing moment which occured… Read more »