RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- While declining over 2020’s numbers, Rapid City’s 514 car thefts in 2021 is most comparable to the 584 seen in Fargo – a much larger metro area. Fargo being one of the cities the Rapid City Police Department compared its numbers to for the 2021 crime report. For reference, Fargo’s metro population… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- It was perhaps the most fitting possible weather as city officials, including communications coordinator Darrell Shoemaker, introduced the schedule of events for the upcoming 50th anniversary commemoration of the Rapid City Flood. Those events include a memorial walk in Memorial Park, hosted by the Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department, the Journey… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Community Concert Association is closing their 2021-22 Season with a great concert and a special offer for the upcoming 2022-23 Season! On Thursday, May 19 at 7:00 pm Baritone Daniel Narducci will present his “Timeless Broadway Concert at the Harvey & Cynthia Jewett Theatre in the Johnson Fine Art Center… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Following the windstorm that hit eastern South Dakota especially those along I-29 from Sisseton down south to Sioux Falls and Yankton, Governor Noem has declared a state of emergency. Governor Noem called the event unprecedented. Governor Noem credits the first responders for their quick responses to the situation. Governor Noem explains what… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(KMIT & KJJQ)- A squall line of powerful storms battered Eastern South Dakota Thursday evening. Meteorologist Ray Miller of Weatherology talks about the town of Castlewood was hit by a tornado and suffered extensive damage. Miller discuss the line of storms ranging from North Dakota all the way down to Kansas border. Damage is… Read more »

TRIPP, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators didn’t make any progress this year in reforming juvenile justice systems. That now will be a summer study topic. Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp will chair that committee and says there are some programs that are working. Finck says he wants the committee to come up with positive changes. Finck… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Reserve Board raised the prime interest rate last week by a half point in an attempt to slow down inflation. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says the rate hike will make borrowing more expensive. Adam says it’s a balancing act for the Federal Reserve Board. Adam says the expectation… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The call of the great outdoors isn’t just for tourists, at least according to the Rapid City Fire Department. If you’ve been curious about the large emergency presence near Hisega this week, Tessa Jaeger, RCFD public information officer, says it’s a training exercise. Jaeger says it’s all about location. But when it… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton firefighters have been dealing with an interesting challenge for several days. Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickels. Nickels says they have been working at it for several days. Nickels says it’s a slow burning situation. Nickels says they were able to move in a heavy lifter to get a foam hose to the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide immediately until sunset on Monday, May 16, 2022, in honor of South Dakota law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty and the 2,917 South Dakotans who have perished from COVID-19. “South Dakotans have courage. Our… Read more »