YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Stacey Burnette is the new Executive Director of the South Dakota Democratic Party. She was formerly with the American Cancer Society and had previously worked for former Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin. Burnette says it’s a way to continue serving the public interest. Burnette says she approached Party Chair Paula Hawks. Burnette says… Read more »
News Year: 2019
Regents to meet this week – College affordability to be discussed
FT. PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Board of Regents will be meeting this week in Ft Pierre, holding their annual strategic planning session. One of the agenda items is titled: “College Affordability in South Dakota; A Critical Analysis.” Regents President Kevin Schieffer says much of the affordability question is tied to their shrinking… Read more »
Ethanol plants in Aberdeen and Huron to be sold
WATERTOWN, SD (KXLG) – Advanced BioEnergy, LLC announced today that together with its subsidiary, ABE South Dakota LLC, it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Glacial Lakes Energy, based in Watertown. Under the agreement, the company will sell its Aberdeen and Huron, South Dakota ethanol plants to GLE for 47.5 million dollars, plus… Read more »
Algae blooms have appeared in Lake Kampeska
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Last week’s heavy rain in northeast South Dakota has pushed the levels of Lake Kampeska higher once again. Some areas received five-plus inches of rain, and that has made its way down the Big Sioux River. Upper Sioux Watershed District Program Coordinator Roger Foote gave the Watertown City Council an update… Read more »
Coffee With A Cop Wednesday morning
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A Coffee With A Cop event is set for Wednesday, Aug. 7. It will start at 9:30 a.m. at Ken’s Super Fair Foods. Sgt. Keith Theroux with the Aberdeen Police Department talked about the program. He said attendance has varied at past events. Theroux thanked Ken’s for its partnership in Coffee… Read more »
Highway 81 south of Arlington to be raised again
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation will once again raise the grade on Highway 81 south of Arlington because of high water. Craig Smith is the Mitchell Region Engineer for the South Dakota Department of Transportation and is overseeing this project. Highway 81 south of Arlington will be raised for a… Read more »
Schools adding national motto to buildings
AVON, S.D. (WNAX) – Schools across South Dakota had to add signs to all their buildings this summer. The legislature this year passed a law requiring that the motto: “In God We Trust” be placed in all buildings in letters at least 12 inches high. Tom Culver, Superintendent for the Avon Public School District, says… Read more »
Crisis counseling available for those impacted by flooding
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Crisis counseling is available to help South Dakotans in areas impacted by the flooding this year. A $320,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the State of South Dakota is funding the crisis counseling effort. Residents who are experiencing stress as a result of the disaster can call… Read more »
Updated Sturgis arrest reports
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol says they continue to see a sharp increase in felony drug arrests as the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally settles in. According to the latest report issued today, there have been 45 felony drug arrests since Sunday, which is an increase from 21 on the same day… Read more »
Local WWII Veterans to be Honored
CHICAGO, IL. (DRG News) – WWII Veterans from South Dakota, Jimmy J. TRAUPEL, 96, of Mitchell, Orville B. LEREW, 97, of Faulkton and Kenneth R. HIGASHI, 97, of Spearfish, will be awarded France’s highest distinction for their participation in the liberation of France during WWII. The French Legion of Honor is the highest distinction that… Read more »