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WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, the House passed the annual defense package, which included two provisions led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.). The bill provides a substantial pay raise to troops, ends politically woke policies, strengthens America’s military, and gets tough on China. Johnson voted to pass the bill. “Politically ‘woke’ culture has… Read more »
LOWER BRULE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A science teacher at Lower Brule High School in South Dakota is on a two-week professional development adventure taking her to Antarctica. Bree Oatman, who lives in Pierre, is one of about 30 teachers from the U.S. and Canada chosen by National Geographic to participate in the Grosvenor (grove-ven-er) Teacher Fellowship program.… Read more »
FLORENCE, S.D.(KXLG)- Florences’s very own Callie Mueller has achieved a historic milestone by being crowned Miss Rodeo America 2025. In a week-long pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada, filled with challenges and excitement, Callie stood out not only for her grace and skills but also for her unwavering spirit and positive attitude. Callie Mueller graciously gave… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Founder of Lost & Found, Erik Muckey was the feature speaker at this year’s Big Idea Competition. Muckey describe what Lost & Found is all about. Muckey’s focus on the speech was to offer advice to young people interested in starting a business beginning with the advice he received from his father. Muckey… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Greyson Forster of Howard won the 2024 Big Idea Competition for his product Resto Rides. Forster on stage deliver what they can call elevator pitches to the audience. Forster discuss his motivation for this idea. Forster discuss what the idea Resto Rides is. Forster talks about the support he gets from… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) The South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board of Economic Development approved projects totaling more than $12 million in capital investment at its monthly meeting. The actions are expected to create approximately 48 full-time jobs. “Investing in our local businesses is crucial for building a strong economy,” said GOED… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Big Idea Competition happened Wednesday at NSU. Here are the winners of various awards. In-Person:(Dacotah Bank) 1st Place: Resto Rides/Greyson Forster/Homeschool(Howard) 2nd Place: Cab Shine Solutions/Ashley Haven/Northwestern High School 3rd Place: The Grass Whisperer/Kelsey Lehr/Edmunds Central High School Virtual: 1st Place: DIAL/Syon Aggarwal/Johnston High School(IA) 2nd Place: Know.Period/Siona Pramoda & Manav Pulluru/Baldwin School… Read more »
MILBANK, S.D.(Press Release)- A Milbank, SD man received fatal injuries in a single vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon, two and a half miles east of Milbank, SD. The name of the person involved has not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2000 Ford F250 was traveling east on 149th Street near 481st Avenue… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Travelers who use the SD511 system to check for current road conditions on state and federal roadways are now able to see some of that same kind of information for many counties and most of the Tribes in South Dakota. State Department of Transportation Director of Operations Craig Smith says the SD511 system… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota’s pheasant hunting season kept the Pierre Regional Airport busy again last month. City Commissioner Jamie Huizenga (high-zin-ga) says November shows the highest number of enplanements so far this year. Despite strong numbers the past few months, Huizenga anticipates the total number of boardings this year will be lower than in 2023.… Read more »
