EAGLE BUTTE, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Mesonet at South Dakota State University has reactivated its weather station near Eagle Butte with the support of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority. The South Dakota Mesonet stations report more than just basic weather. The stations also provide recordkeeping for pesticide applicators including inversion… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Farm Bureau to offer webinar series on beef industry, food supply chain
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) will begin an eight-part webinar series that will focus on the cattle and beef industries and the food supply chain. The webinar is made possible by a partnership between SDFB and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). “We are excited to bring an opportunity… Read more »
Hundreds from across state pay last respects to Hughes Co. Chief Deputy
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Law enforcement from Summerset to Vermillion gathered beneath the shade trees of Steamboat Park in along the east bank of the Missouri River in Pierre Thursday morning to honor the life of Hughes County Chief Deputy Lee Weber. Weber lost his life July 3 attempting to rescue his 8-year-old son who… Read more »
4 more coronavirus deaths reported in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (By Lisa Kaczke, Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – Four more people have died of the coronavirus in South Dakota, and the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state increased by 42 on Thursday. South Dakota has a total of 115 COVID-19 deaths, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. Two men… Read more »
South Dakota closes budget year with $19.1 million surplus
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota closed the 2020 budget year on June 30 with a surplus of $19.1 million, Governor Kristi Noem announced today. Although total revenue finished $7.9 million lower than adopted estimates, the state general fund budget ended with expenditures approximately $27.2 million lower than budgeted. The state spent $74.8 million… Read more »
Martin man arrested in shooting outside of Rapid City
PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. (KBHB) – A Martin man has been arrested for shooting another man late Wednesday, July 15 near Farmingdale. 28-year-old Joseph Francis Marshall from Martin, South Dakota was arrested on two counts of Aggravated Assault, DUI-second offense, Possession of a Firearm with a previous felony drug conviction and two out-of-county warrants (Resisting Officer… Read more »
Northeast South Dakota under ‘enhanced risk’ for storms Friday night
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — The weather is unpredictable, and there’s no guarantee anything will develop, but the National Weather Service has placed northeast South Dakota under an “enhanced risk” of severe storm development Friday night. National Weather Service forecaster Mike Connolly says that threat will be preceded by a return of hot, humid weather. And… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:45 on KSDN
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
Backyard chicken proposal advances in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A proposal to allow residential chickens is advancing in Rapid City. A city council committee has directed city staff to develop a plan for how many chickens would be allowed, size restrictions on a chicken coop, licensing and other details. The council has considered allowing backyard chickens six years ago,… Read more »
Aberdeen to host national BMX races Aug. 7-9
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It promises to be a huge month of BMX racing in Aberdeen coming up. The local track will be hosting the Hub City Nationals for the first time ever. That takes place Aug. 7-9. The track will then host the state meet Labor Day Weekend, an event that has found a… Read more »