Officials Warning Against Scams
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota officials are reminding folks to stay diligent among growing scams. It’s part of National Consumer Protection Week this week. The South Dakota Attorney General’s office says it received more than 64-thousand calls,
Aberdeen Losing Jobs With Banner Closure
(Aberdeen, SD) — The closure of Aberdeen’s Banner Engineering plant will leave over 300 South Dakotans without jobs. The company recently announced that it would close its doors at the end of the year on December 31st.
Lawmakers Debate State Airport Funding In Budget Talks
(Pierre, SD) — Lawmakers are still working to decide on funding for state airports within the session’s final budget. Senate Bill 144 was amended to just over 19-hundred dollars before passing the House. Lawmakers say it’s likely
Foreign-Owned Ag Land Bill Becomes Law
(Pierre, SD) — A new law is going to prevent certain countries from owning South Dakota farmland. Governor Noem signed House Bill 12-31 Monday, one that she was adamant about passing this legislative session. It keeps six
Senator John Thune Announces Run For Republican Leader
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Senator John Thune is officially running for Republican leader. The GOP Whip is setting up his run in the first big shakeup in Senate Republican leadership in close to twenty years. Speaking to
Woman Pleads Not Guilty In Fraudulent Check Case
(Bismarck, ND) — A Bismarck woman charged with trying to steal money by passing a fraudulent check has pleaded not guilty. Police say Denise Cowan tried to deposit a nearly 20-thousand-dollar bogus check drawn against Concrete Placement
Gov. Burgum Visits Career Impact Academy Site
(Grand Forks, ND) — Governor Doug Burgum visited the Career Impact Academy construction site in Grand Forks on Friday. The academy aims to create more opportunities for students to get education and training in high-demand career fields,
Dickinson Man Faces Drug, Human Trafficking Charges
(Dickinson, ND) — A Dickinson man is facing charges related to drug dealing and human trafficking. Police say Michael McKeen forced a woman into sex work to support him financially. Police arrested him at a hotel in
Teacher Facing Child Sex Crimes Charges Resigns
(Bismarck, ND) — A third grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School in Bismarck is off the job after being charged with child sex crimes. The school board held a meeting Friday afternoon and voted unanimously to accept
Firefighters Battle Minot House Fire
(Minot, ND) — Investigators are trying to figure out what started a house fire in Minot. Crews arrived to the scene Saturday afternoon along 6th Street Northeast to find thick smoke coming out of the front door.