SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Brookings man has pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter for his role in the 2019 starvation death of a toddler. Robert Price, Jr. entered the plea after reaching an agreement with prosecutors. Price and the child’s aunt, Renae Fayant, were indicted by a grand jury in July 2019 on charges… Read more »
News Year: 2021
SD Dept of Health reports 4 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,253. The state had 520 new cases and 367 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,662. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Former First Lady Jean Rounds passed away Tuesday of cancer
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Less than a week after the passing of former South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar, the state’s gubernatorial community is shocked again with the passing of former First Lady Jean Rounds. Rounds was the wife of 31st governor and current U-S Senator Mike Rounds. Rounds released a statement Tuesday afternoon saying quote…”The love of… Read more »
Representative Mike Stevens talks about the 9 man committee dealing with the impeachment of Jason Ravnsborg
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota House Speaker Spencer Gosch has appointed eight members to a committee that will determine if and how the House will proceed with impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. One of those appointed is Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton. He says they have few guidelines. Stevens says there is very little… Read more »
SD businesses dealing with inflation & supply chain issues
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Inflation and supply chain issues may be chronic problems for businesses and consumers. Curt Everson, a member of the Governors Council of Economic Advisors, says he has seen examples of the supply issues. Everson, former President of the South Dakota Bankers Association, says ag producers are running into problems as they plan for… Read more »
Red Ribbon Skirt Society concern about missing indigenous children
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Last week, a native, teenage girl went missing from the Rapid City area. Thankfully her disappearance was brief, and she has returned home with her family. For Lily Mendoza though, founder of the Red Ribbon Skirt Society, each case must be met with the same response. The Red Ribbon Skirt Society focuses… Read more »
SD Retailers Association announce job incentive plan
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Another incentive plan to help hire workers has been announced. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says this is aimed at front line workers. Sanderson says its simple for workers to sign up. Sanderson says their incentive is separate from any other being offered. Sanderson says businesses in places… Read more »
SD Board of Regents express concerns about schools in Sioux Falls & Rapid City
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Educational facilities in Rapid City and Sioux Falls operated by the Board of Regents will continue to evolve and change their operations. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher told the legislatures Government Operations and Audit Committee the centers have not met their expectations. Maher says the Rapid City center has begun the change in… Read more »
Karl’s TV & Appliance accepting wheelchairs for Hope Haven
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Hope Haven International Ministries is doing the 7th annual wheelchair drive. Karl’s TV & Appliance has been a supporter of it every year. Marketing Manager Brooke Kooima tells us what Hope Haven is all about. Kooima tells us how the partnership with Karl’s came about. Kooima tells us where the wheelchair goes once… Read more »
Commissioner Rachel Kippley is the new manager of the Brown County Fair
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Rachel Kippley, who is currently vice chairwoman of the Brown County Commission, has been appointed as the full-time Brown County Fair manager and parks assistant superintendent. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon, after the Brown County Commission met in executive session. Kippley’s appointment as fair manager is effective immediately. She will… Read more »