PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Ten sobriety checkpoints in eight counties are planned throughout South Dakota during August. The monthly checkpoints, held at various times and locations, are designed to discourage people from drinking and then driving. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota Highway… Read more »

WATERTOWN & PIERRE, S.D.(KXLG & DRGNews) — Wildfires burning across the Western United States and Canada are being called unprecedented.  At least 67 different fires are burning in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Canada. The resulting smoke is finding its way into other parts of the nation, including here in South Dakota, where Watertown… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Beside workforce issues, many businesses are dealing with supply chain problems. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says its hitting large and small businesses. Owen says many of the problems are related to the movement of parts and products. Owen says he has been part of discussions… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- The Brookings School Board passes the “Bobcat Tracks” plan for the return to school next month. School Superintendent Klint Willert says it’s a revised version of last year’s plan. Willert says they plan to begin the year with masks optional. The plan also calls for in the classroom, face-to-face instruction.  Willert says they… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is now less than a week from officially starting – although motorcycle enthusiasts have already been taking in the sights and sounds of the Black Hills. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says staffing is almost in place The Rally officially begins Friday, August 6 with an opening ceremony… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Councilwoman Tiffany Langer released the following statement after her husband Scott took the position as head coach of the Fargo Force: Hello Aberdeen, I write to you because I promised transparency, and I owe it to you to discuss the recent news that is being released. My husband, Scott, has taken a… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00am on Friday, July 30th, 2021 the below areas will be periodically out of water throughout the day to install water main: Wylie Park & Campground Storybook Land 20th Avenue NW And 24th Avenue NW Water is expected to be on & off throughout the day on Friday, 7/30/2021. … Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature toured the Developmental Center in Redfield during their east river swing earlier this month. At a follow up hearing, Department of Human Services Secretary Shawnie Rectenbaugh said they have been making changes as their client population drops. The center serves people… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre is welcoming fans back to the theatre in August. Director Jim Walker tells us they are going to still follow the CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19. Walker tells us more about the play At Wit’s Ends. Walker tells us where to get tickets for the show. The dates of the… Read more »