PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that up to fifty South Dakota National Guard troops are being deployed to Texas to help the secure the border between the United States and Mexico. This is in response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s request for help to respond to ongoing violations of state and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Started today Storybook Land Theatre began their 33rd season.  The season began with Fuzzy & Brown Bear & The Flying Fluffy Worm. Writer Michelle Schaunaman tells us more about it. The show continues Wednesday & Friday at 7pm each night. Manager Director with the Aberdeen Community Theatre Brian Schultz talks about working in… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Human Services Center in Yankton, like most employers, is having a difficult time finding enough workers. Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill says some units have been closed for a while. Gill says they are doing an evaluation of the role the Human Services Center plays in mental health services in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Young drivers in South Dakota will have new rules of the road as of July first. Jane Schrank, head of the states Driver License Program, says drivers between 14 and 18, getting their first permit, will need more extensive training. Schrank says there are other new restrictions being added. Schrank says drivers ed… Read more »

MT. RUSHMORE, S.D.(KELO)- Though she won’t joined by a President this year over the 4th of July, Governor Kristi Noem nonetheless visited Mount Rushmore Sunday. Last year, President Donald Trump visited during the Fourth and there was a big fireworks show. This year, the Biden Administration rejected South Dakota’s permit application for fireworks. The Park… Read more »

(WNAX)- The tour of eastern South Dakota state facilities by a legislative committee has led to more questions and ideas. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, says a stop at the Human Services Center brought up several concerns and questions. Hunhoff says the growing shortage of nurses was highlighted… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson, along with Virginia Representative Abigail Spanberger, have introduced the Butcher Block Act legislation. The measure aims to rebalance the cattle market by easing regulatory barriers and offering USDA meat processing grants for small processors looking to expand or add shackle space. Johnson says this will add competition in… Read more »

Clark, SD(KXLG) —  Friday morning about 10:00 am the Clark County Sheriff’s office received a report of a gas drive off in Henry, SD west of Watertown. The Sheriff’s office located the vehicle and attempted to make a stop in the city of Clark, however the vehicle failed to yield to the emergency lights resulting… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –  Today, the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) released its proposed administrative rules to implement the medical cannabis program created by voters in Initiated Measure 26 (IM-26).  IM 26 directs the DOH to enact final administrative rules for medical cannabis by October 29, 2021, and the agency is on schedule to… Read more »