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One Dead in Lawrence County Crash

One person died and another person was injured in a motorcycle crash Friday afternoon west of Lead.

The Weekend File – The Pandemic & Planning for the Medical Future

Dealing with the pandemic and planning for our medical future.

Nebraska Starts Grant Program for Non-Profits

The State of Nebraska will use some of the covid relief funds received from the federal government to help nonprofits and other emergency service providers.

South Dakota Interstate Bridge Damaged

Repair work is underway on an Interstate 90 bridge that was damaged this week.

Nebraska Closing in on Prison Capacity Emergency

State law says Nebraska must declare a prison overcrowding emergency by July first.

Police Reform Bills Stall in Both Houses of Congress

The US House approved a democratic backed police reform bill which stands little chance of being debated in the Senate.

Democrats Move National Convention Online

The Democratic National Committee announced this week that the party’s National Convention, originally planned for Milwaukee on August 17th through the 20th, would be held online due to the coronavirus.

Narrow Lead Holds Up in Senate Primary Recount

State Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion held on to his narrow lead following a recount in the District 17 republican Senate primary.

CFRA Issues White Paper To Help Farmers With New Crop Insurance Tool

The Center for Rural Affairs has put together a document to help farmers get a better understanding of the new…

Minnesota Agriculture Department Helping Farmers With COVID 19 Preparedness Plans

An Executive Order issued by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz requires farm businesses, farmers markets and other agricultural businesses to have…

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5 days ago in Local

SOUTH DAKOTA FLU PREVENTION, STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST OFFERS INSIGHT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – With the colder weather and more time indoors, families are sharing their love…

5 days ago in Local

BILL RESTRICTS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. (Michael Doorn / KELO News) – The House and Energy Committee passed two bills unanimously on Friday, one…

5 days ago in Local

STATE NEEDS TO SPEND $106 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS BY END OF YEAR

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota must spend $106 million in remaining pandemic relief by the…

6 days ago in Local

AS STUDENT VIOLENCE RISES, STATE WANTS DISTRICTS TO HAVE OPTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – Whether caused by the pervasiveness of social media, an increase…

6 days ago in Local

LAWMAKERS WORRY ABOUT FEASIBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PLAN

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…