JOHNSON SIDING, S.D (Press Release) – A Rapid City, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Friday afternoon in a motorcycle-vehicle crash near Johnson Siding. A 2013 Nissan Rogue was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 44 when it crossed the centerline. The vehicle collided head-on with a westbound 2002 Harley Davidson FLHTCI… Read more »
News Year: 2019
Roberts named Secretary of DENR
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today announced that Hunter Roberts will join her administration as Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). This follows the retirement of Steve Pirner, who has led DENR since 2000. Roberts will begin serving in this capacity on August 5. “I am grateful for… Read more »
Region 8 EPA head visits Glacial Lakes Energy
At left is Glacial Lakes Energy head Jim Seurer and at right is Region 8 EPA head Greg Sopkin. WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – Cooperative board members and company employees spent most of Tuesday morning at the Glacial Lakes Energy plant in Watertown educating region 8 EPA head Greg Sopkin about the importance of ethanol to… Read more »
City to spray for mosquitoes Wednesday night
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city wide ground spray for Wednesday, July 31 between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray… Read more »
Heidelberger wants judge to block law on ballot measures
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota political activist wants a federal judge to block a new law that would place requirements on groups promoting ballot measures. Cory Heidelberger, Aberdeen, requested a court order Monday to prevent a bill passed by state lawmakers from taking effect. The bill passed in the last session and… Read more »
Thune says rhetoric needs to be toned down
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump was in another tweet storm started over the weekend when he attacked Representative Elijah Cummings over living conditions in his district in Baltimore. South Dakota Senator John Thune made another plea for the heated rhetoric to be toned down. Thune says that type of talk is divisive. Thune says… Read more »
South Dakota has seventh lowest credit card debt
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WalletHub) – With Americans starting 2019 off with over $1 trillion in credit-card debt and projected to have a net increase of $70 billion this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on States with the Highest & Lowest Credit Card Debts as well as accompanying videos. The site’s researchers drew… Read more »
Rapid City Police make arrests in two separate shooting incidents
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA News) – The Rapid City Police Department had a busy weekend which included a pair of weapons calls. The first call shortly after 9 o’clock Saturday (07/27/19) morning at 13-04 Atlas Street. Police found shell casings in two different spots within the parking lot. Witnesses told police that a white SUV… Read more »
Corn Palace Director announces resignation
MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – Corn Palace Director Scott Schmidt has announced his resignation. Schmidt, who has been director of the Corn Palace since 2016, explains why he is leaving. Schmidt’s final day will be August 25th, following this year’s Corn Palace Festival.
Chamber develops recruitment toolkit
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce has developed a recruitment toolkit to assist employers in helping to recruit employees. Lisa Anderson, Director of Public Relations for the Chamber, talked about the origins of the new project. The website to find the kit is www.aberdeensd.com/therightmove She said that the toolkit includes a… Read more »