Appropriations Committee Kills Summer EFT Debit Card Children’s Feeding Program Idea
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Despite pleas by children’s advocates, Friday the Joint Appropriations Committee killed a bill that would have used over $7 million in federal funds to help feed hungry children through EFT debit cards in
Legislators say no to repair dam at Lake Hiddenwood State Recreation Area
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — What to do about Lake Hiddenwood State Recreation Area north of Selby in north central South Dakota? That was one of the topics the Joint Appropriations Committee dealt with Friday. However, the committee decided
Great Bear Closes For The Season
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The Great Bear ski resort is closing for the season. This marks the shortest season the ski park has had in quite a while. The resort says the warm weather is to blame
Ellsworth B-1 Bombers Deploy to Sweden
(Rapid City, SD) — Two aircrafts from the Ellsworth Air Force Base have landed safely at a Swedish air base. The Ellsworth B-1 bombers are in Sweden to participate in a bomber task force exercise. This comes
Thune Endorses Trump For President
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Republican South Dakota Senator John Thune is endorsing former President Donald Trump for his return to the White House. Thune told Fox News Digital, “I intend to do everything I can to see
Highway 85 Expansion Project Near Watford City To Be Mostly Completed This Year
(Watford City, ND) — The Highway 85 expansion project between Watford City and X bridge will be mostly completed by this fall. Work crews are widening the highway to four lanes along the 12-mile stretch. The director
Man Sentenced For Dealing Drugs On ND Reservations
(Fargo, ND) — A Detroit man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for dealing drugs in North Dakota. Investigators say Romel Rambus sold oxycodone and fentanyl on the Spirit Lake and Fort Berthold reservations,
Brief Round Of Snow Likely In Red River Valley After Record Warmth
(Grand Forks, ND) — After a period of record warmth in North Dakota, a brief round of snow will likely affect the Red River Valley region today. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Grand Forks
Detroit Man Arrested For Drug Trafficking In Bismarck
(Bismarck, ND) — Bismarck police have arrested a Detroit man accused of selling meth and fentanyl. Authorities say they began investigating Jordan Betts after he allegedly sold fentanyl pills to a confidential informant, who told police that
Deadly Crash Near Williston
(Williston, ND) — A Watford City woman died in a single-vehicle crash near Williston Friday night. It happened when a car driven by 36-year-old Crystal Kalligher went over the center line on Highway 85, veered into a