Western South Dakota News

PUC reminds consumers to keep natural gas meters clear of snow and ice

By Western South Dakota News Reports | Apr 3, 2023

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission urges consumers to clear their natural gas meters and appliance vents of snow and ice.

Governor Noem Closes State Government Offices for Winter Storm

By Western South Dakota News Reports | Apr 3, 2023

Governor Kristi Noem ordered state government executive branch offices in certain counties to be closed Friday, March 31, because of the winter storms in South Dakota. Freezing rain, snow, and high winds will occur across much of the state.

Gov. Noem and Colleagues Support House Energy Bill

By Western South Dakota News Reports | Apr 3, 2023

Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 22 of her fellow Republican governors issued a statement of support for the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy Bill as introduced.

Holzwarth Sentenced for Embezzlement From Grain Elevator

By Western South Dakota News Reports | Apr 3, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that DeAnn Holzwarth of McIntosh has been sentenced to jail time and restitution after pleading guilty to stealing elevator funds from the McIntosh-Watauga Equity Exchange in McIntosh.

Attorney General Jackley said this year's legislative session was a success thanks to support from Gov. Kristi Noem and State Legislators

By Western South Dakota News Reports | Apr 3, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said this year’s legislative session was a success for public safety and law enforcement thanks to support from both Gov. Kristi Noem and State Legislators.

SDDOT Hosting Informational Meeting on S.D. Highway 25 Construction Project Near De Smet

By Western South Dakota News Reports | Apr 3, 2023

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold an informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, for the upcoming S.D.

All of Gov. Noem's VETOES Sustained by the Legislature

By Western South Dakota News Reports | Apr 3, 2023

Today, all of Governor Noem’s remaining VETOES were sustained by the legislature. Governor Noem VETOED five bills this legislative session that would have been harmful to South Dakota.

All of Gov. Noem’s VETOES Sustained by the Legislature

By Western South Dakota News Reports | Apr 3, 2023

Today, all of Governor Noem’s remaining VETOES were sustained by the legislature. Governor Noem VETOED five bills this legislative session that would have been harmful to South Dakota. The bills VETOED were SB 108, SB 129, HB 1109, HB 1193, and HB 1209.

PUC settles MidAmerican Energy Co.’s request to increase natural gas rates for South Dakota customers

By Western South Dakota News Reports | Apr 3, 2023

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, after final deliberation, approved a settlement stipulation for MidAmerican Energy Co. to increase rates for natural gas service to customers in its South Dakota retail service territory at their regular meeting yesterday, March 28, 2023.