PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Authorities say a 6-year-old girl from Pierre died after falling from the top of Falling Rock west of Rapid City Sunday afternoon. Jefferson Elementary School in Pierre sent information home with students Monday saying Kindergartener Sadie White Twin lost her life in an accident. Parents or guardians with questions are… Read more »
News Year: 2019
Flood warnings issued for a pair of area rivers
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The National Weather Service on Monday issued a pair of flood warnings for the area. James Telken, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, talked about the areas of concern. He said there are a couple of other bodies of water to keep an eye on. The forecast calls for… Read more »
Chamber Week April 8-12
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate Chamber Week April 8-12. This year’s event coincides with 135th Anniversary of the Chamber. Chamber Week is annual event, according to Bea Smith, Director of Membership and Events with the Chamber. There are special events planned throughout the week. Thursday’s seminar features a… Read more »
Recently signed budget includes slight spending increase
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The 2020 budget that South Dakota legislators put together was signed by Governor Kristi Noem on the final day of the 2019 session last Friday. Legislators increased spending slightly to just under $1.7 billion. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, says they used the best… Read more »
South Dakota Chamber president to speak at Community Affairs meeting
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – David Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will be the speaker at the April meeting of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Affairs Committee. Mr. Owen will provide a recap of the 2019 South Dakota legislative session. This event will take place on Thursday,… Read more »
Second Century Habitat goes into effect June 28
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem recently signed SB176, a bill to increase habitat programs and strengthen the future of pheasant hunting in South Dakota. “The first century of pheasant hunting put South Dakota on the map as a destination for every hunter,” said Noem. “In recent years, however, pheasant numbers have dropped… Read more »
Bodies found at Mandan, N.D. business
MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — Police responding to a medical call at a North Dakota property-management business on Monday found “several” bodies, authorities said. The Mandan Police Department issued a three-sentence news release confirming that officers had found “several people who were deceased inside” the business in the city of about 22,000 just across the Missouri… Read more »
Bridge opened south of Brandon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation has opened the bridge on Highway 11 over Split Rock Creek located about two-and-a-half miles south of Brandon. The department continues to remind motorists to be aware of flooding and to not drive through floodwaters or go around barricades, the road may be… Read more »
Girl falls to death at Falling Rock west of Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a 6-year-old girl is dead after falling from the top of Falling Rock west of Rapid City. The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office says the girl’s fall from the cliff apparently was an accident. It happened around noon Mountain time Sunday.Authorities say the body is being held pending further… Read more »
Long time lobbyist recaps legislative session
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota legislature wrapped up the 2019 session on Friday by sustaining a pair of style and form vetoes issues by Governor Kristi Noem on some appropriation bills. It was Noem’s first session as Governor, following her election last November. Long time lobbyist and legislative observer Dave Owen says she… Read more »