J.P. Skelly

Senate committee halts death penalty repeal

February 1, 2024 J.P. Skelly

Emotional testimony in Pierre Thursday as lawmakers considered repealing the state’s death penalty. Supporters of the move questioned whether it deters violent crime. Opponents, including prosecutors and law enforcement, say it’s the only deterring factor [Read More…]

Senate committee kills minimum wage bump

February 1, 2024 J.P. Skelly

An attempt to raise the state minimum wage over three years to $15 an hour failed in a Senate committee Thursday. The Senate Commerce and Energy Committee sent SB132 to the 41st legislative day on [Read More…]

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 01 at 8:33AM MST until February 01 at 9:00AM MST by NWS

February 1, 2024 J.P. Skelly

…DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CST THIS MORNING… Conditions have improved, and thus will allow the Dense Fog Advisory to expire at 10 AM CST. Patchy fog is still possible through late [Read More…]

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 01 at 5:28AM MST until February 01 at 9:00AM MST by NWS

February 1, 2024 J.P. Skelly

…DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING… * WHAT…Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and [Read More…]

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 01 at 3:27AM MST until February 01 at 9:00AM MST by NWS

February 1, 2024 J.P. Skelly

…DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING… * WHAT…Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, [Read More…]

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 01 at 2:42AM MST until February 01 at 9:00AM MST by NWS

February 1, 2024 J.P. Skelly

…DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING… * WHAT…Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and central, [Read More…]

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 01 at 1:38AM MST until February 01 at 9:00AM MST by NWS

February 1, 2024 J.P. Skelly

…DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING… * WHAT…Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and central, east [Read More…]

Governor Kristi Noem set to release her second book

January 31, 2024 J.P. Skelly

Governor Kristi Noem will release her second book later this year. “No Going Back,” slated to come out in May – will offer Gov. Kristi Noem’s perspective on “what’s wrong with politics and how we [Read More…]

State Senate Committee approves airport grant funding

January 31, 2024 J.P. Skelly

South Dakota’s airports could get funding help for improving terminals and other infrastructure projects under a bill recommended for passage by a Senate committee Wednesday. SB114 would provide $90 million in state grants for new [Read More…]

Time for a car wash

January 31, 2024 J.P. Skelly

With warmer temperatures this week, Triple-A South Dakota is encouraging drivers to get their vehicle washed. Shawn Steward with Triple-A South Dakota says there’s good reason to so….. As well as safety concerns…… [Read More…]

James Valley Drug and DUI Court celebrates success

January 31, 2024 J.P. Skelly

Last week the James Valley Drug and DUI Court hosted a commencement ceremony for two graduates. 2022 James Valley Drug Court program graduate John Peterson delivered the keynote address…. Graduate Jai had 514 days [Read More…]

Legislative Committee tackles lingering financial expenses

January 30, 2024 J.P. Skelly

In a hearing before the Joint Appropriations Committee Tuesday, testimony highlighted the lingering financial expenses caused by natural disasters. Specifically, the Department of Public Safety seeks a $2.776 million appropriation. One unpaid bill is from [Read More…]

State Department of Corrections testifies before Joint Appropriations Committee

January 29, 2024 J.P. Skelly

The Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee hearing Monday on the Department of Corrections wasn’t explicitly about the location of the proposed new men’s prison–but the $700 million project did get some attention from legislators and citizens. [Read More…]

Articles by J.P. Skelly

Senate committee halts death penalty repeal

Senate committee kills minimum wage bump

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 01 at 8:33AM MST until February 01 at 9:00AM MST by NWS

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 01 at 5:28AM MST until February 01 at 9:00AM MST by NWS

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 01 at 3:27AM MST until February 01 at 9:00AM MST by NWS

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 01 at 2:42AM MST until February 01 at 9:00AM MST by NWS

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 01 at 1:38AM MST until February 01 at 9:00AM MST by NWS

Governor Kristi Noem set to release her second book

State Senate Committee approves airport grant funding

Time for a car wash

James Valley Drug and DUI Court celebrates success

Legislative Committee tackles lingering financial expenses

State Department of Corrections testifies before Joint Appropriations Committee

One person died in a single vehicle crash Saturday night

Mitchell School District Teacher and Classified Staff of the Year finalists announced

Dense Fog Advisory issued January 26 at 11:32PM MST until January 27 at 11:00AM MST by NWS

Dense Fog Advisory issued January 26 at 10:13PM MST until January 27 at 11:00AM MST by NWS

Dense Fog Advisory issued January 26 at 8:10PM MST until January 27 at 11:00AM MST by NWS

Dense Fog Advisory issued January 26 at 7:02PM MST until January 27 at 11:00AM MST by NWS

Dense Fog Advisory issued January 26 at 5:25PM MST until January 27 at 11:00AM MST by NWS