News Author: Hub City Radio Staff

South Dakota sheriff arrested for DUI

MILBANK, S.D.(Dakota News Now) – A South Dakota sheriff is facing charges after authorities say he was arrested while driving drunk over the weekend. Grant County Sheriff Kevin Owen was arrested Friday, Watertown Radio reports. Codington County Sheriff Brad Howell says one of his deputies made the arrest just after 11 p.m. on South Dakota… Read more »

South Dakota sheriff arrested for DUI

MILBANK, S.D.(Dakota News Now) – A South Dakota sheriff is facing charges after authorities say he was arrested while driving drunk over the weekend. Grant County Sheriff Kevin Owen was arrested Friday, Watertown Radio reports. Codington County Sheriff Brad Howell says one of his deputies made the arrest just after 11 p.m. on South Dakota… Read more »

Rapid City Police Department update what happened last week in the city

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Last week saw major law enforcement activity in north Rapid City. Brendyn Medina, spokesperson for the Rapid City Police Department, said with such a large response they want to clarify what happened. Medina shared the police point-of-view when it comes to people with open warrants. Ultimately, the “gun” was ditched and recovered… Read more »

Rapid City Police Department update what happened last week in the city

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Last week saw major law enforcement activity in north Rapid City. Brendyn Medina, spokesperson for the Rapid City Police Department, said with such a large response they want to clarify what happened. Medina shared the police point-of-view when it comes to people with open warrants. Ultimately, the “gun” was ditched and recovered… Read more »

South Dakota Aeronautics Commission may permit for a wind farm

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Aeronautics Commission may find itself involved in the permitting process of a South Dakota wind farm.  Michael Bollweg of rural Hughes County is the only intervenor in the North Bend wind farm project proposed for an area near land he owns along the Hughes/Hyde County border.  His attorney Jim Malters… Read more »

South Dakota Aeronautics Commission may permit for a wind farm

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Aeronautics Commission may find itself involved in the permitting process of a South Dakota wind farm.  Michael Bollweg of rural Hughes County is the only intervenor in the North Bend wind farm project proposed for an area near land he owns along the Hughes/Hyde County border.  His attorney Jim Malters… Read more »

House Majority Leader look back at this year’s session

SALEM, S.D.(WNAX)- There were disagreements along the way, but South Dakota legislators came up with some solid solutions. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says while there were some differences of opinion among republicans, they were able to find consensus at the end. Peterson says there were some big issues in front of them.… Read more »

House Majority Leader look back at this year’s session

SALEM, S.D.(WNAX)- There were disagreements along the way, but South Dakota legislators came up with some solid solutions. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says while there were some differences of opinion among republicans, they were able to find consensus at the end. Peterson says there were some big issues in front of them.… Read more »

La Nina to linger through the summer

ILLINOIS(WNAX)- The ongoing La Nina will have an influence on northern plains weather into the summer. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford moderated the monthly north central region climate update and says the outlooks into summer show the La Nina signal. Ford says back to back La Nina’s is pretty unusual. Ford says that leads to… Read more »

La Nina to linger through the summer

ILLINOIS(WNAX)- The ongoing La Nina will have an influence on northern plains weather into the summer. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford moderated the monthly north central region climate update and says the outlooks into summer show the La Nina signal. Ford says back to back La Nina’s is pretty unusual. Ford says that leads to… Read more »

South Dakota kidnapping suspect arrested in North Dakota

EDGELEY, N.D. (AP) — A South Dakota man was arrested near Edgeley early Saturday morning in connection with a suspected kidnapping. Ryan Degroat is accused of abducting a 41-year-old woman from her mother’s home in Brown County, South Dakota Friday night. Law enforcement was able to use cell phone triangulation to locate the suspect’s car… Read more »

South Dakota kidnapping suspect arrested in North Dakota

EDGELEY, N.D. (AP) — A South Dakota man was arrested near Edgeley early Saturday morning in connection with a suspected kidnapping. Ryan Degroat is accused of abducting a 41-year-old woman from her mother’s home in Brown County, South Dakota Friday night. Law enforcement was able to use cell phone triangulation to locate the suspect’s car… Read more »

Rachel Dix officially running for Senate in District 3

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Rachel Dix will be on this year’s Republican primary ballot for SD District 3 Senate.  Rachel has been involved in state and federal government for the past several years with her role in the building and housing industries.  She is eager to continue to serve the Aberdeen community through advocacy, building collaborative… Read more »

Rachel Dix officially running for Senate in District 3

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Rachel Dix will be on this year’s Republican primary ballot for SD District 3 Senate.  Rachel has been involved in state and federal government for the past several years with her role in the building and housing industries.  She is eager to continue to serve the Aberdeen community through advocacy, building collaborative… Read more »

Supreme Court: Board had authority to reject large hog farm

REDFIELD, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court agrees that a Spink County board had the authority to reject an application for a large-scale hog operation in 2018. Arrow Farms applied for a conditional use permit to operate a concentrated animal feeding operation, also called a CAFO, which would include more than 7,500 hogs.… Read more »

Supreme Court: Board had authority to reject large hog farm

REDFIELD, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court agrees that a Spink County board had the authority to reject an application for a large-scale hog operation in 2018. Arrow Farms applied for a conditional use permit to operate a concentrated animal feeding operation, also called a CAFO, which would include more than 7,500 hogs.… Read more »

Congressman Johnson visiting Frankfort & Redfield Monday

Washington, D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will visit Kasemeister Creamery in Frankfort and the Redfield Area High School and Elementary School. Johnson will also host a Vietnam veteran pinning ceremony in Redfield. What: Kasemeister Creamery When: Monday, March 21st, 9:15 AM CT Where: 39685 182nd Street          … Read more »

Congressman Johnson visiting Frankfort & Redfield Monday

Washington, D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will visit Kasemeister Creamery in Frankfort and the Redfield Area High School and Elementary School. Johnson will also host a Vietnam veteran pinning ceremony in Redfield. What: Kasemeister Creamery When: Monday, March 21st, 9:15 AM CT Where: 39685 182nd Street          … Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 4 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,875. The state had 48 new cases and 82 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,597. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 4 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,875. The state had 48 new cases and 82 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,597. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »