PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The state of South Dakota has launched another marketing campaign; this time it’s to help normalize discussions surrounding mental health. Department of Social Services Secretary Matt Althoff says the “Notes to Self” grew out of conversations and information gathered from South Dakotans. Althoff says “Notes to Self” were developed to “generate awareness and… Read more »
News Year: 2023
Former Pierre Police officer receives suspended jail time on 1st Offense DUI charge
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A former Pierre Police officer arrested for a first offense Driving Under the Influence in March was sentenced Thursday in Hughes County Court. Judge Tara Adamski denied Jeremiah Erickson’s request for a suspended imposition of sentence, but she did suspended 188 days of jail time providing Erickson successfully completes certain conditions. Among those… Read more »
The Aberdeen Wings Hire New Assistant Coach
WESTPORT, SD (AberdeenWings.com) – Aberdeen Wings President Aaron Smith and General Manager/Head Coach Scott Langer announced that the team has named Eric Hirschhaut as the Assistant Coach, effective immediately. Hirschhaut played Division III Hockey at the State University of New York at Fredonia where he majored in sport management with minor concentrations in business administration and… Read more »
#SDpreps Volleyball Scoreboard [8/24/2023]
THURS SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Volleyball Redfield Pheasants 0 Aberdeen Roncalli 3 (10, 21, 17) Warner Monarchs 3 (7, 7, 17) Aberdeen Christian 0 Northwestern 3 (21, 21, 13-25, 23) – Ashley Haven 15K. Payton Grandpre 10K. & 18 digs. Wolsey-Wessington 1 Miller 3 (20-25, 25, 18, 23) – Aleah Schlecter 12K. Jolie… Read more »
29th ABBY Awards to take place Thursday, September 21st
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen: Through the Looking Glass will be the theme of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 29th annual ABBY Awards. This event will take place on Thursday, September 21 at the Dakota Event Center. Social will begin at 6pm with awards at 7 pm. Tickets are $50 each or a table… Read more »
2 inmates charged with Attempted Murder & Aggravated Assault for attacking correctional officers at State Pen
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Two inmates at the State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls are being charged with Attempted Murder and Aggravated Assault Against a Law Enforcement Officer following assaults against correctional officers Thursday morning, according to Attorney General Marty Jackley. The assault happened at 8:30 a.m. in Unit D of the Jameson… Read more »
Castlewood woman named in fatal two-vehicle crash south of Sisseton Sunday
ROBERTS COUNTY, S.D.(Press Release)- A Castlewood, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died Sunday from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash Saturday, 15 miles south of Sisseton, S.D. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling northbound on Whipple Road. A 2012 John Deere Gator was traveling north on Whipple… Read more »
City of Pierre receive report on economic impact at the Pierre Regional Airport
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- While it may be a small facility, the Pierre Regional Airport has a big economic impact. City Commissioner Jamie Huizenga (high-zin-ga) says it totals over $100-million. Huizenga says the Pierre airport as a positive impact on the central region of the state. He says the airport is also used for responding to some… Read more »
Chair of Summer Study on County Funding recap their last meeting
HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The South Dakota legislature has two Summer study committee’s this year. One is concerning long term care facilities the second is on the many expenses for county government that the state designates the counties to handle. Chairperson of the County Spending study committee is Representative Roger Chase of Huron, their third of four… Read more »
Bomb threat taking place at Flandreau public schools
FLANDREAU, S.D.(KWAT)–A rough start to the school year in the Flandreau Public School District following two bomb threats Tuesday. The Moody County Sheriff’s Office said on social media that a threat was called into the school just after 9 a.m., and the school was immediately put on lock down, forcing the high school, middle school… Read more »