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Update on summer study involving juvenile justice

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- The Study Committee on Juvenile Justice of the South Dakota Legislature is seeking possible solutions to a number of issues including school truancy, increased behavioral problems and what many see as a lack of punishment for some juvenile offenders. The interim study came about because of a bill sponsored by Senator V.J. Smith… Read more »

Update on summer study involving juvenile justice

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- The Study Committee on Juvenile Justice of the South Dakota Legislature is seeking possible solutions to a number of issues including school truancy, increased behavioral problems and what many see as a lack of punishment for some juvenile offenders. The interim study came about because of a bill sponsored by Senator V.J. Smith… Read more »

Congressman Johnson look ahead to the 2022 elections

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The landslide loss by Representative Liz Cheney in the Wyoming republican primary last week has the attention of others running for reelection. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he feels his party is behind him. Johnson says he expects republicans to gain seats in the House this fall on traditional issues. Johnson says… Read more »

Congressman Johnson look ahead to the 2022 elections

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The landslide loss by Representative Liz Cheney in the Wyoming republican primary last week has the attention of others running for reelection. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he feels his party is behind him. Johnson says he expects republicans to gain seats in the House this fall on traditional issues. Johnson says… Read more »

Big Idea launches 2022 High School Business Competition

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The capacity to have a great idea knows no age limits.  The BIG Idea Competition invites highs school students to submit their best business ideas.  The 2022 BIG Idea Competition is open from September 1 to October 31.  There is over $35,000 in cash and scholarships to be awarded this year, the… Read more »

Big Idea launches 2022 High School Business Competition

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The capacity to have a great idea knows no age limits.  The BIG Idea Competition invites highs school students to submit their best business ideas.  The 2022 BIG Idea Competition is open from September 1 to October 31.  There is over $35,000 in cash and scholarships to be awarded this year, the… Read more »

Cattle producers discuss issue of missing cattle

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- When bringing cattle and calves back in from summer pasture, it’s not unusual for the head count to be one or two head short, but a state brand inspector in north central South Dakota says that doesn’t necessarily mean the grower has lost that income. Kyle Rossow (ross-o) lives east of Herried and… Read more »

Cattle producers discuss issue of missing cattle

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- When bringing cattle and calves back in from summer pasture, it’s not unusual for the head count to be one or two head short, but a state brand inspector in north central South Dakota says that doesn’t necessarily mean the grower has lost that income. Kyle Rossow (ross-o) lives east of Herried and… Read more »

New ice arena receives final approval from Watertown City Council

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The City Council has approved the bid package for the new ice arena. Public Works Director Heath VonEye gives some background and funding information on the project. City Manager Amanda Mack talks about the City’s financial involvement. Councilman Tupper commented, “Someday the City will look back and say Thank God we finally got… Read more »

New ice arena receives final approval from Watertown City Council

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The City Council has approved the bid package for the new ice arena. Public Works Director Heath VonEye gives some background and funding information on the project. City Manager Amanda Mack talks about the City’s financial involvement. Councilman Tupper commented, “Someday the City will look back and say Thank God we finally got… Read more »

Ethics board decided Governor Noem may have engaged in misconduct

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Monday, inside a closed-door meeting, three members of the Government Accountability Board determined that “appropriate action” could be taken against Governor Kristi Noem. Although they did not say what that action would be. The rules surrounding the board, formed in 2017, call for the possibility of a contested case hearing… Read more »

Ethics board decided Governor Noem may have engaged in misconduct

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Monday, inside a closed-door meeting, three members of the Government Accountability Board determined that “appropriate action” could be taken against Governor Kristi Noem. Although they did not say what that action would be. The rules surrounding the board, formed in 2017, call for the possibility of a contested case hearing… Read more »

Due to scheduling conflict, Brian Baumgartner will not appear at South Dakota Film Festival

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCtiyRadio)- Due to a scheduling conflict, Brian Baumgartner will not be appearing at the South Dakota Film Festival in Aberdeen next month. Baumgartner’s team released the following statement: “Due to scheduling conflicts, Brian Baumgartner will not be able to attend the Electric Jesus screening Saturday, September 17th.” Statement from the Electric Jesus: “The Jeez… Read more »

Due to scheduling conflict, Brian Baumgartner will not appear at South Dakota Film Festival

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCtiyRadio)- Due to a scheduling conflict, Brian Baumgartner will not be appearing at the South Dakota Film Festival in Aberdeen next month. Baumgartner’s team released the following statement: “Due to scheduling conflicts, Brian Baumgartner will not be able to attend the Electric Jesus screening Saturday, September 17th.” Statement from the Electric Jesus: “The Jeez… Read more »

Governor Noem to increase pay for correctional officers

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Governor Kristi Noem last week announced immediate pay raises for most correctional officers. Their pay will rise from twenty dollars an hour to twenty three fifty, with the potential to go to twenty eight dollars an hour. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls has been vocal in calling for better pay. Nesiba says… Read more »

Governor Noem to increase pay for correctional officers

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Governor Kristi Noem last week announced immediate pay raises for most correctional officers. Their pay will rise from twenty dollars an hour to twenty three fifty, with the potential to go to twenty eight dollars an hour. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls has been vocal in calling for better pay. Nesiba says… Read more »

Senator John Thune talks about his upcoming election

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Many republican candidates for office this year are finding voters from their own party are the most critical. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he is hearing it. Thune says he expects most republicans will stick with him. Thune says former President Trump does cast a shadow over the fall elections. Thune faces… Read more »

Senator John Thune talks about his upcoming election

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Many republican candidates for office this year are finding voters from their own party are the most critical. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he is hearing it. Thune says he expects most republicans will stick with him. Thune says former President Trump does cast a shadow over the fall elections. Thune faces… Read more »

Doctors concern about Covid-19 going up as schools start

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As kids return to school late this summer, there is some concern that Covid-19 will also come back. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says each school may see different results. Healy says prevention can also depend on a schools physical plant. Healy says kids normally share… Read more »

Doctors concern about Covid-19 going up as schools start

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As kids return to school late this summer, there is some concern that Covid-19 will also come back. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says each school may see different results. Healy says prevention can also depend on a schools physical plant. Healy says kids normally share… Read more »