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South Dakota legislators rejected a ballot measure this morning that would have expanded gun rights in the state. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7 to 0 to send SJR506 to the 41st legislative day, killing [Read More…]

South Dakota lawmakers on the House Commerce and Energy Committee worked well into the evening Monday to deliberate on five separate bills related to the construction of a carbon pipeline in eastern South Dakota. And [Read More…]

It’s something the Mitchell community has been waiting for, for quite some time: Wendy’s Restaurant is coming to Mitchell. James Coombes is Area Director for Mountain West Wendy’s group. He confirmed Wendy’s will locate in [Read More…]

The Moody County Deputy Sheriff who was killed during a vehicle pursuit Friday was apparently run over by a fleeing suspect who’s now charged with Premeditated First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Eluding. Forty year-old Joseph Hoek [Read More…]

Voters could see a legislative-endorsed measure on the November ballot that would end the sales tax on food. The Senate Taxation Committee voted 5 to 1 Friday to send SJR510 to the Senate. However, the [Read More…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

A 66 year old man died in one vehicle rollover crash late Saturday night four miles northeast of Toronto in Deuel County. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says a northbound pick up entered [Read More…]

Each of the five Mitchell School District buildings has selected its teacher and classified staff of the year. The annual District Teacher of the Year and Classified Staff of the Year event is set for [Read More…]

South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen sent a letter to members of the South Dakota bar today (Thursday) outlining upcoming and possible changes in legal education and bar admissions. Jensen said that [Read More…]

1964 Olympic Gold medalist Billy Mills got a first-hand look on Wednesday at the Corn Palace mural bearing his likeness….   He says the reason why, is you see the diversity that’s displayed at the [Read More…]

South Dakota voters would get a chance to “clarify” if they meant for low-income people to have to work to receive Medicaid benefits passed in the 2022 general election. The Senate State Affairs Committee passed [Read More…]

A member of leadership in the South Dakota State Senate is temporarily taking leave from the legislative session following a health emergency suffered during the first week.   Sen. Michael Diedrich, the Assistant Majority Leader, [Read More…]