PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Because of widespread record cold in February, natural gas users could see their monthly bills double or even triple what they normally would expect. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says it was due to a combination of events. Nelson says they are working with natural gas providers to spread out… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- All of West River and most of East River is currently in drought conditions. Despite recent snowfall, Rapid City Fire Department Public Information Officer Tessa Jaeger said fires continue reigniting. Jaeger said even the wind conditions can reignite piles. Jaeger said it isn’t just those who burn intentionally who need to be… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman appeared on KSDN-AM to talk about the status of the city & to preview the State of the City Address he will deliver on Thursday. Mayor Schaunaman express his views on the mask resolution that is in place here in the city. Mayor Schaunaman deliver the news… Read more »

Pierre, SD(Press Release) –Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch has released a new amendment to House Resolution 7001 which lays out the articles of impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Speaker Gosch’s amendment removes the articles and states: After a conviction, or plea of guilty, or nolo contendere, or acquittal in case number 34MAG21-00001, State… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday unanimously kills a bill that would have changed the open fields doctrine in South Dakota. U.S. law holds that Game, Fish and Parks Administration conservation officers can go onto private land without permission. House Bill 1140 would require landowner permission in most cases. The measure was supported by… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Early this spring, Avera St. Luke’s will begin to decommission Lourdes Hall, including the archway that connects the historical building to the main hospital, and the former Northeastern Mental Health buildings that are within Avera St. Luke’s main campus. Although Lourdes Hall has been on the Avera campus since 1941, it… Read more »

(Doland, SD)(Press Release) – BASEC (Beadle and Spink Enterprise Community) recently added a new member to their Board of Directors: Tony Haarstad. Haarstad joined the BASEC board in January, 2021. He and his wife, Kathy, live in Iroquois, SD, where he is a realtor. They have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. “Being born and raised,… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)– Tim Toomey has been named Watertown’s next police chief. The action came on a unanimous vote at Monday night’s city council meeting. Toomey, whose been the assistant chief for the past eight years, replaces Police Chief Lee McPeek, who retires next month after 27 years with the department. Mayor Sarah Caron was asked… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – An eye opening political announcement was made Monday when former South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says he will run again for his old job in 2022. Jackley’s announcement comes as current Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg faces calls for his resignation and potential impeachment for his involvement in a fatal car… Read more »