BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The investigation continues into a rural Brookings stabbing that resulted in the death of a man. Brookings County Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring says it was reported as a fight and stabbing at about 5:12 p.m. Saturday on the 4200 block of Western Avenue South. The victim, identified as 37-year-old Justin Proctor… Read more »
News Year: 2019
Hydrologist says best case scenario is long fall, late freeze
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) — As a National Weather Service hydrologist, it’s Mike Gillispie’s job to monitor lake and river levels in eastern South Dakota. He says this year has been unlike any other. He says there’s one big concern right now. He says the best case scenario is a long fall, where the… Read more »
Noem announces staff changes
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem announced the departure of Herb Jones as Chief of Staff to the Governor’s Office and the appointment of Joshua Shields to serve as Chief of Staff and Beth Hollatz to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff. Jones served on the campaign for governor last year, participated in… Read more »
Sobriety checkpoints announced for October
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Nineteen sobriety checkpoints in 13 different counties are planned for October, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. Checkpoints are done monthly in different counties as a way to discourage drivers from drinking and then driving. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety… Read more »
Southeastern Electric showing steady growth
MARION, S.D. (WNAX) – A rural electric cooperative that serves areas around Sioux Falls is rapidly growing and has to deal with losing long time employees and finding new ones. Southeastern Electric Manager Brad Schardin (shar-deen) says they are losing a number of experienced workers to retirement. Schardin says they have been able to find… Read more »
Brown County Fair has record-breaking year
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It was a record-breaking year for the Brown County Fair. The annual event brought in more than $1.2 million for the first time ever. The final total was $1,259,512.34. Derek Ricci, Brown County Fair Manager, said the number may have been even higher if not for the weather. The grandstand events… Read more »
Mitchell man pleads no contest for death during bar fight
MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – A Mitchell man who was involved in an altercation outside a Mitchell bar in January that left another man dead pleaded no contest to 2nd degree manslaughter on Tuesday. In exchange for the no contest plea, other charges against 27-year-old Dylan Thompson were dropped. The state will recommend a 10-year prison… Read more »
Open house at Jewett Science Center planned for Oct. 10
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The public will get a chance to tour Northern State University’s new Harvey C. Jewett IV Regional Science Education Center during Gypsy Days. An open house will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at the science center, located at the corner of Twelfth Avenue Southeast and South State Street.… Read more »
Intersection to be closed starting Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, the following intersection will be closed to replace storm sewer. South State Street & 15th Avenue SE Work is expected to last for approximately 2 weeks but will be completed as quickly as possible. Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »
Business index falls below growth neutral for second straight month
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The September Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, fell below growth neutral for a second straight month. Ernie Goss, director of Creighton University’s Economic Forecasting Group compiles the monthly numbers. Goss says there are… Read more »