WASHINGTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Iran struck back at the U.S. last night by firing a number of missiles at two Iraqi bases which house American soldiers. South Dakota Senator John Thune says every one is waiting now on the reaction from President Trump. Thune says there is always the danger of unintended consequences. Thune says… Read more »
News Year: 2020
President of Oglala Sioux Tribe requesting federal help in meth battle
PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) – The president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe is asking for federal help in dealing with methamphetamine use on the reservation that he says has contributed to homicides. In a proclamation declaring a state of emergency, Julian Bear Runner says families on the Pine Ridge Reservation are living in a constant… Read more »
PUC gives developer more time to install noise controls
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has given a wind developer more time to install noise controls on a project in the northeast part of the state. Crowned Ridge asked for the waiver last month after they said weather prevented them from modifying blades before they are installed. The company had… Read more »
Missing men on Pine Ridge Reservation presumed dead
PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) – Officials say they fear the two men missing on the Pine Ridge Reservation may have died of exposure. Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Emergency Management director Steve Wilson says 23-year-old Robert “RJ” Kills Enemy Jr. and 25-year-old Vincent Steve Little Dog are presumed dead. Wilson says the men have not… Read more »
Woman abducted in Sioux Falls found dead
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Police say a woman abducted in Sioux Falls has been found dead. The body of Pasqalina Esen Badi was found Monday afternoon along a road just outside the Sioux Falls city limits. Police said Tuesday that a 19-year-old man who was identified as a “person of interest” in Badi’s abduction… Read more »
Corps not likely to increase releases from Gavins Point Dam
YANKTON, S.D. (DRG News) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers isn’t likely to accommodate a request to marginally increase releases from Gavins Point Dam at Yankton this winter. South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds and Gov. Kristi Noem say the increase would create additional storage to hold the anticipated much higher than normal amount of… Read more »
First amendment already part of USD Law School curriculum
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota’s university campuses have become the focus of freedom of speech and first amendment rights. The legislature last year passed a law setting out how the universities have to monitor free speech and make a report each year on those efforts. Neil Fulton is Dean of the Law School at… Read more »
Schoenfish appreciates appointment to Senate
SCOTLAND, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has appointed current District 19 Representative Kyle Schoenfish (shane-fish) of Scotland to the vacant District 19 Senate seat. That opened with the resignation of Senator Stace Nelson of Fulton. Schoenfish says he appreciates the appointment. Schoenfish, who would have been term limited in the House, had… Read more »
Winter Crazy Days at Aberdeen Mall Jan. 17-20
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While the temperatures are about to bottom out, the deals will be heating up during the annual Winter Crazy Days at the Aberdeen Mall next week. The event is set for Friday through Monday, Jan. 17-20 at the mall. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Monday, 10 a.m.… Read more »
Money likely to play key role in decision making during session
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The 2020 South Dakota Legislative Session begins one week from today. District 7 Representatvie Tim Reed of Brookings says revenue will drive much of what lawmakers are able to do. Money, or the lack thereof, is often the key topic during session. Reed believes something can get done. He says there… Read more »