HAMLIN COUNTY(KXLG)- The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office made three significant arrests during the busy weekend. On Friday, June 14th, around 9:30 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted on SD Highway 28 just outside Estelline near the Deuel/Hamlin County line. The driver, identified as 18-year-old Gavin Johnson of Watertown, was found to have a warrant from… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
High speed chase in Meade County
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – Area Law enforcement were engaged in a high speed chase Monday morning that, reportedly at times, reached speeds in excess of 100 mph. Meade County Sheriff Pat West says the chase began on I-90 when a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a black Chevy Suburban that was the subject… Read more »
Two adults arrested for kidnapping motorcyclist at gunpoint in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A man riding a motorcycle in Sioux Falls was kidnapped at gunpoint over the weekend. Sioux Falls Police say a man and a woman were riding a motorcycle just before 10 p.m. on Saturday when they noticed a vehicle following them for around 10 minutes. The motorcycle pulled… Read more »
Recap of Democrat Convention held in Oacoma
OACOMA, S.D.(Press Release)- The South Dakota Democratic Party held its 2024 State Convention on June 14 and 15 in Oacoma, SD. During the convention, Democrats adopted their 2024 platform for issues ranging from agriculture and rural development to human rights and health care. Forrest Wilson was elected as candidate for Public Utilities Commission. Wilson is… Read more »
Health outcomes worse in rural/reservation areas
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD News Watch)- Providing adequate medical care to residents of rural and reservation areas of South Dakota is one of the biggest challenges facing the state health care system, and the lack of access is leading to numerous negative health outcomes for people who live in remote regions. Here is South Dakota News… Read more »
West lane of South Main Street from 3rd to 4th Ave closed Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8 am Monday, June 17, 2024, the following lane will be closed to thru traffic for building demolition: West Lane of S. Main St. between 3rd Ave. and 4th Ave. The lane is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5 pm Monday, or until finished. Motorists are advised to take… Read more »
Flag Day celebrated at Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A simple social media post the day before brought dozens to the south staircase of the South Dakota State Capitol Friday to celebrate Flag Day with a simple, single photo of the American Flag. Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan applied for and was granted a permit to hold the gathering. The photo was… Read more »
Attorney General Jackley: Abortions still illegal, despite latest SCOTUS ruling
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) – South Dakota’s Attorney General is reminding everyone that abortion is still illegal in the state, despite a recent federal Supreme Court ruling. On Thursday morning, the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously decided to uphold access to the abortion pill, mifepristone, by rejecting an anti-abortion group’s efforts to restrict its availability.… Read more »
Ipswich Trail Days starting today through the weekend
IPSWICH, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Ipswich Trail Days start today out in Ipswich. It runs through Sunday. Friday events include the following: 4:00 pm – Amazing Race Ipswich Scavenger Hunt – Sponsored by Wily Wizards 4-H Club at 4-H Building 6:00 pm – Julie Heinz-Johnson 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament – Sponsored by Ipswich Athletic Booster Club on… Read more »
Poll showing lack of support for recreational marijuana
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD NewsWAtch)- Most South Dakotans oppose the latest attempt to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, according to a scientific poll of 500 registered voters co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more: To learn more about he poll, go to www.sdnewswatch.org.