Today, Secretary of State Shantel Krebs announced that the petition submitted for an initiated measure prohibiting contributions to ballot question committees by non-residents, out-of-state political committees, and entities that are not filed with the Secretary of State was validated and filed by her office. It is the second ballot question to be placed on the November 6, 2018 General Election Ballot. It will be titled Initiated Measure 24.

PIERRE, S.D. ? Sioux Falls? driver license exam station will be closed Monday, Jan. 8, so employees can train on the new driver?s license issuance equipment which is being installed in exam stations statewide.

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is reminding winter hikers to respect groomed cross country skiing trails.

The South Dakota Parks and Wildlife Foundation recently announced the election of officers for its board of directors for 2018.

The South Dakota State Parks are encouraging folks to get outside and remain active during the winter months.

Now is the time for schools and other organizations interested in 21st Century Community Learning Centers, or 21st CCLC, grants to submit a Notice of Intent to Apply.

The state?s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year 2017 is now available for the public to review. The South Dakota Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) made the report public on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, meeting its goal of a December release.

SISSETON, S.D. ? A Sisseton man has died from injuries sustained in a Dec. 11, 2017 three-vehicle crash in Sisseton.

McLAUGHLIN, S.D. ? A McLaughlin man has been identified as the person who was killed Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash east of McLaughlin