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September 24, 2025 The Wednesday News Round-Up

SOUTH DAKOTA LAWMAKERS APPROVE $650 MILLION PRISON PROJECT PIERRE, S.D. (John Hult / SD Searchlight) – After 144 years, South…

A busy time in D.C.

As we know, it’s a busy time in Washington, as members of the Senate are now working to keep the…

More News on the Screwworm

Today, I get a little more information regarding the latest screwworm case in Mexico with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

Cattle Markets React

Over the course of just this week, our Cattle Markets have been reacting to some Headline News and continued tight…

Weather Plays a Role

Whether it’s our Markets or just daily Life, our weather plays a role in our daily planning.

The USDA releases their Meat Forecast

The USDA has updated their Meat Price Forecast, which includes our Steer, Hog and Broiler prices.

A New Screw Worm case has been detected

The USDA reported on Monday; there was a New Case of the New World Screw Worm was detected about 70…

Reviewing our FSA Programs

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has a few programs available for producers to get signed up for.

New Nominees Approved

Senate Members have been busy reviewing New Nominees put forth by the Trump Administration.  

LEGISLATURE’S PRISON VOTE WILL CAP DECADES OF DEBATE

PIERRE, S.D. (Kevin Killough / South Dakota NewsWatch)  – The South Dakota Legislature convenes Tuesday for a special session to…

Recent Headlines

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CORNHUSKER CLINK COULD SEE PRISONERS THIS WEEK

LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says ICE detainees could arrive at the former Work Ethic Camp in McCook…

23 hours ago in Local

MAJOR POWER LINE EXPANSIONS WILL FUEL FUTURE GROWTH

BIG STOEN CITY, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – This small city in northeastern South Dakota already…

23 hours ago in Local

GOAC MEMBER AND AG JACKLEY TALK SUBPOENA OF SECRETARY OF STATE

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota lawmakers say they’re done waiting for answers on election security. The Government Operations and Audit Committee…

2 days ago in Local

SOUTH DAKOTA BUDGET COMMISSIONER WARNS OF ANOTHER DIFFICULT YEAR AS REVENUE LAGS PROJECTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top state government budget official warned Thursday that the current budget cycle…

2 days ago in Local

LAWMAKER PREDICTS BROAD SUPPORT FOR REHAB AND RECIDIVISM REFORMS IN WAKE OF PRISON VOTE

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A South Dakota legislative leader predicted he can “almost assure” that “every legislator” will support reforms addressing…