OMAHA, Neb. (Press Release) – There are thousands of fans around the country searching for tickets for the NCAA College World Series (CWS) in Omaha, Nebraska from June 15 – June 26. Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Nebraska, South Dakota, The Kansas Plains and Southwest Iowa is alerting consumers to be on guard for fraudulent… Read more »
News Year: 2019
One killed, three seriously injured in crash east of Philip
PHILIP, S.D. (Press Release) – One woman died and three others were seriously injured Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash that occurred east of Philip. Names of those involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2007 Ford Edge, pulling a boat on a trailer, was westbound on U.S. Highway 14… Read more »
Three new governor statues unveiled Friday
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Trail of Governors in Pierre grew by three new additions Friday. Bronze renderings of South Dakota’s 5th Governor Samuel Elrod, 22nd Governor Archie Gubburd and 32nd Governor Dennis Daugaard were unveiling before a State Capitol Rotunda full of family, dignitaries and former staffers. Sculptor James Van Nuys completed the Elrod… Read more »
Flags to be half-staff in honor of former Sioux Falls legislator
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) Governor Kristi Noem has ordered flags at the South Dakota State Capitol to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. until sunset on Saturday, June 15, 2019, to honor the life of David Vigen, a former Sioux Falls legislator. Vigen served in the state legislature from 1971-1974. In 1974, Governor Richard… Read more »
Are we On? (Dave Vilhauer blog)
It’s safe to say that Kevin Durant and I share very little in common. Oh sure, we both love the game of basketball and have carried on a conversation with Golden State coach Steve Kerr, but outside of that, I’d say we have way more differences than similarities. Durant is tall, wealthy, and is a… Read more »
Saturday is Elder Abuse Awareness Day
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Saturday, June 15, is Elder Abuse Awareness Day in South Dakota. This statewide observation coincides with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. EAAD provides an opportunity for communities to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of the older population throughout the state. South Dakota Department of Human Services Division… Read more »
Minot man chasing dog killed by SUV
RYDER, N.D. (AP) — A Minot man chasing a dog on a highway is dead after he was struck by an SUV in Ward County. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a van stopped on the shoulder of Highway 28 south of Ryder around 10:30 a.m. Thursday. The people inside the van got out, and… Read more »
Recovery center opens today in Yankton
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Small Business Administration is opening a recovery center in Yankton today to provide assistance to businesses and individuals following the March storms and flooding. Spokesman Roger Busch says they can make loans to more than businesses. Busch says people need to register with FEMA before they come to the SBA.… Read more »
Rounds says allowing foreign agents to interfere in elections not acceptable
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump, in an interview with ABC News, says he would listen if a foreign government came to him with damaging information about a political rival and wouldn’t necessarily tell the FBI. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says that is not acceptable. Rounds says the FBI is right in saying those… Read more »
No parking zones established at two lakes
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Illegal parking of boat trailers in the right of way at two South Dakota lakes has forced state officials to establish no parking zones in those areas. The South Dakota Departments of Public Safety and Transportation have issued a temporary no parking zone between mile markers 130.6 and 130.9 at… Read more »