SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The Small Business Administration has been actively making loans to people and businesses following the latest disaster declaration in South Dakota. Spokesperson Cynthia Cowell says they have now made over $5 million in loans for homes and businesses. She says the loans are available to businesses in counties close to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 74th Annual South Dakota Snow Queen Festival will take place next Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Aberdeen Civic Theatre. The Junior Snow Queen will be crowned this Saturday, Jan. 4 at the Civic Theatre. Both events start at 7 p.m. Liz Flannery, South Dakota Snow Queen President, said that 27… Read more »

PLATTE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators are hearing about lots of issues ahead of the start of this year’s session. House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte says some of those issues stand out. Qualm says no matter the priority, it will all depend on the money available. Qualm says small changes in state… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – State aid to education and pay for state workers are among the issues of concern to South Dakota legislators. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says taking care of state employees has to be a priority. Cwach, a Democrat, says he is puzzled by the minimal increase proposed for state aid to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota’s State Historic Preservation Officer has been appointed to serve as an expert member of the President’s Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Director of the South Dakota State Historical Society Jay Vogt of Pierre says the group works to promote historic preservation and oversees the historic preservation review process… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It appears Hardee’s in Aberdeen has closed. A sign on the drive-thru window said the business had closed and thanked people for their patronage. The business, located on the corner of Sixth Ave. S.W. and South Second St., served customers earlier this morning before closing its doors. A call to company… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – It only took about 18 hours into the New Year for the Pierre Fire Department to get called into action. Fire Chief Ian Paul says firefighters were called to the north central part of Pierre Wednesday night. Paul says firefighters had to take the battle against the blaze inside. Paul says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) — Thanks to Saturday’s Dakota Cash drawing, Kent Waldner will get a late Christmas gift in the form of a new home. The Carpenter resident closed 2019 in exciting fashion by claiming the $453,995 Dakota Cash jackpot. Waldner purchased his winning ticket Carlson’s Northside Service, located at 320 Dakota North in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a male individual. Brown County Chief Deputy Dave Lunzman confirmed that a man was shot and killed early Thursday morning during an altercation in rural Aberdeen. Lunzman said that at this time no arrests have been… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Sioux Falls police say a man was arrested after allegedly robbing a casino by dousing a clerk with gasoline and threatening to light the employee on fire. Police responded to a report of a man walking into a casino near downtown around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, throwing a cup of… Read more »