ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It was an historic day for the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SDSBVI) Monday. It marked the first day of classes in a brand new building after nearly six decades in a previous structure. Superintendent Marje Kaiser said there is plenty to like about the new… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Legislators looking at bill that would change names of tech institutes
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators will consider a bill this session that would change the names of the four technical institutes to technical colleges. Technical Education Board Executive Director Nick Wendell says the change would reflect reality. Wendell says the change to colleges would help raise their public perception. Wendell says they have… Read more »
Deadlines approaching for disaster relief
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Deadlines are approaching for some disaster relief programs in South Dakota. Cynthia Cowell with the Small Business Administration says this Friday, Jan. 17 is the deadline for individuals to apply for a loan. She says that can be done in person, online or on the phone. Cowell says they have… Read more »
Manager of Pierre Regional Airport stepping down
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The Pierre Regional Airport is looking for a new manager. Current manager Mike Isaacs says he’s leaving early next month. After a tenuous start to 2019, Isaacs feels good about how the airport is operating now. He’s guided the Pierre Regional Airport through many projects over the years, but two… Read more »
Noem previews State of the State Address
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will deliver her annual State of the State Address to a joint meeting of the legislature Tuesday. In a video released by her office, she previewed some of the themes in the speech, focusing on economic expansion. Noem says she wants to help new and expanding… Read more »
Waubay man identified in fatal crash west of Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D. (Press Release) – A Waubay, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Thursday night in a two-vehicle crash west of Watertown. A 2002 Toyota Highlander was westbound on South Dakota Highway 20 when it collided head on with an eastbound 2001 GMC Yukon. It appears the Highlander crossed the centerline… Read more »
KSFY-KDLT become Dakota News Now
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Two of Sioux Falls’ largest network affiliates are joining forces to operate as one brand, under the name Dakota News Now. According to the Argus Leader, the owner of KSFY-TV purchased news station KDLT, merging the two news networks. The merger between KSFY and KDLT is believed to be the… Read more »
Man accused in fatal hit-and-run pleads not guilty
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – The man accused in the hit-and-run death of a Rapid City father of five has pleaded not guilty. Twenty-five-year-old Zachary Fegueroa, pleaded not guilty Friday to vehicular homicide, hit and run, and driving under the influence in Dec. 6 death of 34-year-old Joseph Martinez. The Rapid City Journal reports if… Read more »
Ravnsborg won’t sign brief supporting Indian Child Welfare Act
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota’s attorney general won’t sign a brief in support of the Indian Child Welfare Act, unlike 27 other attorneys general across the country. A federal lawsuit could determine the future of the law aimed at keeping Native American families together. Several states, a biological mother, and three non-indigenous couples interested… Read more »
State Fair announces first grandstand concert
HURON, S.D. (KWAT) — The South Dakota State Fair has announced its first grandstand concert of the 2020 fair. Assistant Fair Manager Candi Briley made the announcement this morning. Both bands are known for their mix of country and southern rock music. The Charlie Daniels Band won a Grammy in 1979 for their signature hit,… Read more »