PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Black Friday and Cyber Monday are past, and businesses are looking at a fast sprint to Christmas. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says these last few weeks are very important to many small businesses. Sanderson says the final rush each year depends on the calender. Many… Read more »
News Year: 2019
Annual Battle of the Badges blood drive Dec. 11-13
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 14th Annual Battle of the Badges blood drive takes place Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 11-13 at City Lights (formerly the Eagles). Hours are Noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Bailey Gemar (gamer), Donor Recruitment Representative with Vitalant, talked about this… Read more »
More than a dozen vaping-related illnesses reported in South Dakota
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Vaping-related illnesses have now been reported in all 50 states with more than a dozen in South Dakota. The Centers for Disease Control says the culprit seems to be an additive to THC oil. THC oil is illegal in South Dakota and a growing problem in Brookings County. States Attorney Dan… Read more »
Two found dead after trailer fire near Pine Ridge
PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) – Two people were found dead after a trailer fire near Pine Ridge earlier this week. The fire happened early Monday about three miles east of Pine Ridge. Oglala Sioux Police Chief Robert Ecoffey says the trailer was fully engulfed when first responders arrived. He was waiting for results of DNA… Read more »
Bierman named new Park Superintendent
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyler Bierman as the Park Superintendent. Tyler will begin his new role on Monday, Dec. 16. Bierman has served as a Park Technician for the past 5 years, working most recently at Wylie Park, but has… Read more »
Annual Pie Day Saturday at State Capitol
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The 22nd Annual Pie Day at the South Dakota State Capitol is Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Annual Pie Day provides the opportunity to take in this year’s Christmas at the Capitol “A Hometown Christmas” and enjoy a slice of pie. In previous years, Pie Day at… Read more »
Flags to be half-staff in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Upon the directive of President Donald Trump, Governor Kristi Noem has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
FEMA teams to be out on Saturday
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KJJQ) – Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Survivor Assistance teams will be out in a number of southeast South Dakota counties on Saturday. FEMA spokesperson Debra Young says they’ll visit areas hit by the September storms in Brookings, Charles Mix, Davison, Hanson, Hutchinson, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, Moody, and Yankton counties and the… Read more »
School officials concerned about budget proposal
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A budget proposal from South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to freeze state aid to school payments at last year’s level is raising concern among school district officials. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says there was a compromise reached in 2016. In exchange for a half cent increase in the state sales… Read more »
Corps says reservoir system sees decline in past month
OMAHA, Neb. (KCCR) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held its final scheduled update on the Missouri River for 2019 Thursday afternoon. Kevin Low with the National Weather Service’s Missouri Basin River Forecast Center says precipitation in the basin has been about average except for parts of South Dakota and Montana. Mike Swenson with… Read more »