AURORA, S.D. (KWAT) — A costly sheep barn fire occurred in rural Brookings County yesterday. Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring says fire departments from Brookings, Bruce, Sinai, Volga, Elkton and Aurora were called to the fire near Aurora (21610 478th Avenue) on Tuesday afternoon. Fifteen ewes and 17 lambs were killed in the fire. The barn… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – A bill that would have raised the cost of a South Dakota driver’s license two dollars (to $30) was killed by the South Dakota House Transportation Committee Tuesday.  The two-dollar increase would have gone to help support transit systems in South Dakota.  Eight proponents testified in favor of the bill.  Deputy… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Health and Human Services Committee of the South Dakota Legislature kills a bill that would have banned all flavored vaping products in the state except for menthol and mint. The bill’s sponsor is Representative Carl Perry of Aberdeen.  He says the flavors appeal to young people.   Among the bill’s… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Press Release) – At approximately 11:16 pm on 02/17/2020 Aberdeen Police responded to the 1500 block of South Grant Street in reference to a report of armed robbery. The victim reported that he was robbed at gunpoint by an acquaintance in the 1700 block of South Lawson Street at or about 10:45… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Cheyenne River tribal members and other opponents to HB1117 (the so-called riot boosting bill) will be rallying around the State Capitol building in Pierre at 1pm (Central) today (Tuesday). According to information from the organizers, the rally is to show legislators and Gov. Kristi Noem what peaceful, purposeful assembly looks… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Fire crews were called to an explosion at Harm’s Oil on West Highway 12 Monday afternoon. An official on scene confirmed that three people were taken to the hospital. Aberdeen Fire and Rescue, Aberdeen Rural, Columbia, Groton, and Warner fire departments all responded to the scene. The explosion was reported shortly… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Officials are cautioning travelers that a winter storm making its way into South Dakota starting tonight (Friday), will likely make travel nearly impossible in many areas through the weekend and in to Monday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), freezing rain, moderate to heavy snow and winds in excess… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (National Weather Service):   The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a hazardous Weather Outlook for west central Minnesota, central South Dakota, north central South Dakota and northeast South Dakota. Light to moderate snow and perhaps some sleet or light freezing rain are forecast to move into the region later tonight and persist… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – It is likely that most South Dakota retailers don’t know that the age limit for buying tobacco products has already gone up from 18 to 21. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association says that a lot of businesses are only starting to become aware of the law… Read more »