PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Law enforcement agencies across the country are under the microscope with a number of high-profile, fatal officer-involved use-of-force incidents.  The deaths have resulted in a movement to bring about policing reforms to how officers address the use-of-force.  Pierre Police Captain Bryan Walz says those reforms are funneling down already to the local level.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2021-08, which bans government-instituted vaccine passports in South Dakota. “Since the start of the COVID pandemic, we have provided the people of South Dakota with up-to-date science, facts, and data and then trusted them to exercise their personal responsibility to make the best decisions… Read more »

PIERRE(Press Release) – South Dakotans are encouraged to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs as part of the next DEA National Prescription Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24. Prescription Take Back Day is part of the Department of Social Services’ ongoing campaign to keep opioids like prescription pain killers from falling into the wrong hands.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission allowed the burn ban that was in place to expire. Brown County Emergency Management Director, Scott Meints reminds us that even with no ban in place for now, that dry grasslands can still lead to fires.

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)-  On Tuesday Congressman Dusty Johnson held a presser dealing with a number of different issues. Congressman Johnson talks about the KIDS Act and how important for students to have in school learning. Congressman Johnson moved on to the FIRE Act which will help the timber industy  & the forest service. Democrats in Congress… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota highway fatalities last year were 38% higher than 2019.  141  people died in 132 crashes last year. The 2019 total of 102 fatalities was the lowest number since records started in 1947. Amanda Hossle, Director of the Office of Highway Safety, says there were a few common factors. Hossle says they… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota Legislature will hold their first meeting of the interim this Friday. Lead Co-Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they have some financial business to handle. Hunhoff says most of the discussion will be about their upcoming tours of state facilities. Hunhoff says they will make… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – It’s been talked about for years, but never acted upon – allowing open containers of alcohol outside on Main Street Sturgis during the annual Motorcycle Rally. The topic was discussed at Monday night’s council meeting. City leaders say having open container allowed during the Rally creates a more welcoming environment for visitors.… Read more »