PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A legislative committee looking at possible changes to drug laws met this week in Pierre. The “Offenses Regarding Controlled Substances” interim study heard about increased drug offenses and treatment options. Committee Chairman, Representative Steven Haugaard of Sioux Falls says there can always be improvements. Minnehaha County States Attorney Aaron McGowen told… Read more »
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Cereal crops may help in controlling weeds
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – It’s been a difficult year for farmers to control weeds, especially on prevent plant acres. South Dakota Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Health Specialist Kent (Vuh-lee-gur) Vlieger suggests producers forgo tillage and plant cereal crops to aid in controlling those weeds this fall. He says those cereal crops not only aid… Read more »
Spearfish man dies from injuries in mobile home fire
SPEARFISH, S.D. (KBHB) – A Spearfish man has died after suffering injuries in a mobile home fire early Wednesday morning. Spearfish fire crews were called to the structure fire shortly before 7:00 a.m. Wednesday at 1110 Roughlock Lane. First arriving fire crews found an active structure fire with smoke and flames visible. A lone male… Read more »
Thune keeping open mind on impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The White House released a memo outlining details of the controversial call between President Trump and the President of Ukraine. The call, in which the President is alleged to have asked for Ukrainian help in investigating possible corruption by former Vice President Joe Biden and his son, is the focus of… Read more »
PC hosting 5K Color Run Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Presentation College is hosting a 5K Color Run in conjunction with Halo Days this week. The run takes place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. Registration begins at 9 a.m. outside the PC Welcome Center. The event is free. T-shirts are available for the first 100 registered runners. Participants will… Read more »
Barnett to speak at Community Affairs Committee meeting
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The October meeting of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Affairs Committee will feature South Dakota Secretary of State Steve Barnett as the speaker. This event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 3 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Best Western Ramkota. An RSVP is required, and everyone… Read more »
National Guard not recommended to help Yankton Sioux Tribe
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Public Safety has recommended that the Yankton Sioux Tribe’s request to use the South Dakota National Guard for flood response be declined because other options are immediately available to the tribe. Tribal Chairman Robert Flying Hawk sent a Sept. 20 letter to Governor Kristi Noem… Read more »
Search continues for missing man near Custer
CUSTER, S.D. (KOTA News) – The ground search and air support will resume this morning in the search for 22-year-old Torger Anders Henckel. He was last seen at his residence in Rapid City Saturday, Sept. 21. He mentioned he was going out for a hike. His car was found at the Little Devils Tower Trail… Read more »
Thune urges passage of USMCA
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KXLG) – South Dakota Senator John Thune, testifying on the floor of the U.S. Senate yesterday urged the passage of the United States Mexico, Canada Free Trade Act. (USMCA) Thune says it’s time to ratify the agreement. Thune says that he is focused on helping the struggling farming economy. An economy that has… Read more »
Trade team from Taiwan visits wheat fields
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A Trade team from Taiwan was in South Dakota for two days this week before heading off to Idaho. The group of 9 represented the Taiwan Flour Millers Association and Department of Economic Development. South Dakota Agriculture Secretary Kim Vanneman says it’s been a great opportunity to continue the important relationships… Read more »