Gov. Noem Asks Federal Government To Step Up Public Safety On Reservations
(Pierre, SD) — Governor Kristi Noem wants swift changes from the federal government to increase public safety on tribal lands across the country. She sent a letter directly to the U.S. Senate Committee yesterday. It highlighted several
Ramsey County Deputy On Administrative Leave After Alleged Theft
(Ramsey County, ND) — A Ramsey County Sheriff’s deputy has been placed on administrative leave and the North Dakota BCI is investigating an alleged theft involving deputy Benjamin Myrum. Investigators say Myrum faces possible charges involving misapplication
Bismarck Elementary School Teacher Accused Of Child Sex Crimes
(Bismarck, ND) — A third-grade teacher at Bismarck’s Lincoln Elementary School is accused of sex crimes against children. John Vetter was arrested and booked into the Burleigh County Jail Tuesday morning on charges of possession of child
$300K Grant For Carbon Capture Education Approved
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Industrial Commission has approved a 300-thousand dollar grant for carbon capture education. The money will allow Bismarck-based company AE2S Communications to develop a strategy to inform the public about capturing and
Chair Of North Dakota PERS Board Resigns
(Bismarck, ND) — The chair of the North Dakota PERS Board is resigning. The board oversees the benefits and retirement of public employees in the state. Michelle Kommer, a former state commerce commissioner, was appointed as chair
Sioux Falls Standoff Leads To Arrest
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A man is in custody after a standoff with law enforcement in central Sioux Falls. The suspect had a warrant out for his arrest and threatened officers with a gun. It happened around
Senator Rounds Wants Ban Back For Paraguay Beef Imports
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota Republican Senator Mike Rounds is leading efforts to reinstate a ban back on beef imports from Paraguay. Rounds has teamed up with Montana Democratic Senator Jon Tester in filing a Congressional Review
Funding For New Men’s Prison Moves Forward
(Pierre, SD) — The South Dakota Senate is pushing a funding plan forward for the state’s new men’s prison. In a landslide 27-6 vote yesterday, the Senate agreed to transfer nearly 230 million dollars from state government’s
Gov. Noem First Interview Since Latest Trump Meeting
(Pierre, SD) — Governor Noem is sharing the latest on her priorities in South Dakota as former President Donald Trump’s vice president selection looms. The Republican governor sat down with the South Dakota Broadcasters Association following a
Potential Future Rail Route In North Dakota
(Bismarck, ND) — The Federal Railroad Administration is looking at 15 proposed future passenger rail routes, one of which is a revitalization of the North Coast Hiawatha Route. The route would be from Chicago to Seattle, crossing