SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred early Tuesday morning north of Sioux Falls. Names of the two men are not being released pending notification of family. They were the only persons involved. A 2007 GMC Envoy was northbound on Interstate 29 when… Read more »
News Year: 2019
South Dakota Democratic Party gearing up for next year’s election
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Democratic Party is rebuilding and pointing toward next year’s election. Party Chairman Randy Seiler says they plan to build from the county level up. Seiler says they will focus on legislative races next fall. Seiler says they will also correct their financial filings. Seiler says they plan to… Read more »
Third person dies after shooting at Rapid City apartment complex
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – Rapid City police say a third person has died after a shooting at an apartment complex. Eighty-one-year-old Thomas Trout died after suffering a medical issue after he was evacuated during Sunday’s gunfire. A Rapid City police officer fatally shot the gunman who opened fire on officers after he killed a… Read more »
State wages to be among key topics in legislative session
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – After getting a two and a half percent raise this year, state employees in South Dakota are facing a wage freeze next year due to lower than expected growth in sales taxes. Eric Olilla, Executive Director of the South Dakota State Employees Organization, says that pattern shows the importance of legislators… Read more »
Lewis & Clark Regional Water Project hopes to see more money next year
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The $1.4 trillion 2020 federal budget was passed and signed into law before Congress left Washington for the holiday break. It funds the government through the end of next September. Included in that is more funding for rural water projects. Troy Larson, Executive Director of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water… Read more »
Aberdeen sets new record for total snowfall
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – One of the wettest years in Aberdeen history is coming to a close. The Hub City has established a new record for total snowfall, but will finish well shy of the the all-time record for total moisture, according to Steve Fleegel, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen. He said… Read more »
USD President says Dakota’s Promise would have big impact
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – A priority for the South Dakota Board of Regents and the state’s universities is funding for the “Dakota’s Promise” needs based scholarship. Governor Kristi Noem did not include that in her 2021 proposed budget. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says it would help more students get to higher education.… Read more »
Another vehicle hits Pierre Street bridge
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The Pierre Street train bridge viaduct in Pierre racked up one more “win” before the end of 2019 when a semi became wedged underneath it around 2:30 Saturday morning. A spokesman for the Pierre Police Department says Frank Hampton from Commerce City, CO, hit the train viaduct and was cited… Read more »
Fire at Harm’s Oil on West Highway 12
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Fire crews were called to an explosion at Harm’s Oil on West Highway 12 Monday afternoon. An official on scene confirmed that three people were taken to the hospital. Aberdeen Fire and Rescue, Aberdeen Rural, Columbia, Groton, and Warner fire departments all responded to the scene. The explosion was reported shortly… Read more »
Officials kill person who fatally shot individual in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Sheriff’s officials say a man who killed a person in a Rapid City apartment has been shot and killed by law enforcement after opening fire on officers. Authorities say officers were called to the apartment building on the 800 block of Minnesota Street about 5 p.m. Sunday, on a report… Read more »