MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say two Illinois National Guard soldiers in a cargo truck and a man driving a semitrailer were injured when the two vehicles collided on a South Dakota highway. South Dakota Department of Public Safety spokesman Tony Mangan says the crash happened Wednesday morning in Mitchell. Investigators say the cargo vehicle… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Pennington County sheriff’s officials say one person has died in a house fire in Rapid City. The victim is identified as 41-year-old Sean Rensch. Preliminary autopsy results show Rench died of smoke inhalation at his house Tuesday. Authorities are looking for a cause of the fire, but also say nothing… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Police say some human remains have been discovered along the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls. Two fishermen found the remains Wednesday night and called officers to an area north of the Farmer’s Market in Falls Park. Police are investigating.

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The battle against illegal drugs continues in South Dakota, but the sources are changing. Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says meth is still number one. Ravnsborg says not much meth is being cooked up in local labs. Ravnsborg says they are starting to see more fentanyl. Ravnsborg says he will be working… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The announcement from President Trump this week that he is officially running for re-election and 20 some democrats pursuing the same office means “Campaign 2020” is underway. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he worries that all the rhetoric could derail important legislation. Thune says he is concerned the USMCA trade… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota’s new Sales and Use Tax Rebate Program is an incentive for livestock development, not a bribe. That’s according to South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Kim Vanneman. The sales and use tax rebate programs are available through the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and new Ag Development Division. Although… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Nominations are being sought for the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 25th annual ABBY Awards. The awards banquet will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Dakota Event Center. Anyone may nominate a business or organization in the following categories by calling the Chamber at 605-225-2860, emailing info@aberdeen-chamber.com or by… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has set up disaster recovery centers in several locations. At the Yankton center, Edwin Pabon is helping people looking for individual assistance. Pabon says there is an important first step. Pabon says they can also advise people on their recovery options. Pabon says the process can… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Pantry will be at Freedom Church, 516 Production St. on Tuesday, June 25. Food will be handed out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The food pantry delivers items about every six weeks, always on a Tuesday, according to Brian Marcuson, Coordinator of the local… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) – South Dakota U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds says his wife Jean is beginning treatment for cancer. Rounds, a Republican, said in a prepared statement Tuesday that Jean Rounds was diagnosed with “a malignant high-grade aggressive tumor” after tests over several weeks. The statement said Jean Rounds’ tumor was near her sciatic nerve.… Read more »