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Dry Conditions & Brush Fires

Area fire departments were out over the weekend fighting grass and brush fires.

Next Segment of Highway 46 Construction Begins

Construction begins this week on another section of the rebuild of Highway 46 in southeast South Dakota.

NCBA Pleased Ag Secretary Says Administration Will Seek Reauthorization Of TPA

There’s been little from the Biden administration about their trade plans or the prospect of renewing Trade Promotion Authority. However,…

Covid-19 Not Going Away Soon

Covid-19 infection numbers are creeping upward again and that has medical professionals worried.

Nebraska Farm Bureau Likes Revenue Committee Chair’s Tax Cut Proposals

Nebraska State Senator Lou Ann Linehan, Chair of the Revenue Committee has unveiled several tax cut proposals up for consideration…

Dairy Groups Want USTR To Address Dairy’s Trade Concerns

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative recently issued a report that showed several impediments to U.S. dairy exports. Both…

Rain Won’t Dent Long Term Drought

Despite rain expected this week, climate observers are warning of persistent drought conditions expected to continue into the summer.

Survey Shows South Dakotans Political Leanings

A new survey shows political opinion in South Dakota may be more moderate than that of the legislature.

The Weekend File – The Yankton County Commission Strategic Planning Meeting.

The Weekend File – Yankton County Commission talks strategy

One Dead in Grant County Crash

One man died Friday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash north of Goodwin

Recent Headlines

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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…

4 hours 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…

1 day ago in Local

IOWA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SIGNS OFF ON UPDATED SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS

DES MOINES, IA (KCCI) – The State Board of Education took its final look at new social studies standards. The…

1 day ago in Local

GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN PROPOSES DHHS CUTS OF OVER $152 MILLION TO BALANCE BUDGET

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – With a projected $471 million budget deficit on the horizon, Gov. Jim Pillen looked to…

1 day ago in Local

EARLY FUTURE FUND DEADLOCK ESPOSES DIVIDE OVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN PIERRE

PIERRE, S.D. (Todd Epp / South Dakota Broadcasters Association) – The South Dakota Legislature is four days into its 2026 session,…