PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre City Commission is looking to make more regular fireworks use a more regular part of the Fourth of July holiday.  Last year the Commission relaxed fireworks ordinances after public input due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Commissioner Jim Mehlhaff says the ordinance would be very specific on fireworks use. Fire suppression nearby… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A shooting case out of Rapid City revolving around the death of 20 year old Jesus Vance has grown to involve a methamphetamine conspiracy and at least six people. Rapid City Police Department spokesperson Brendyn Medina said the incident took place at the South Dakota Rose Inn on April 9. Recovered surveillance… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will be the featured speaker at the mayor’s prayer breakfast Tuesday morning in Aberdeen. The event begins at 6:30 a.m. at the Dakota Event Center, 710 S. Lamont St. Individual tickets are $18 and are available online at prayerbreakfast.prodmodev.com/.

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Despite recent rains and cooler temperatures, the long term trend still points to drier conditions in the long term. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says it would take some long lasting rain events to refill the dry subsoil. Todey says the pattern varies across the region. Todey… Read more »

WATERTOWN, & PIERRE, S.D.(AlphaMedia & DRGNews)–The U.S. Department of Transportation has chosen a new commercial airline to serve Watertown, but it’s clear that city officials are not excited about their decision. On Tuesday, the U.S. DOT chose Denver Air Connection to replace SkyWest Airlines in Watertown–effective June 1st. Watertown city officials have been very happy… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- With the legalization of medical marijuana looming on July first, the Yankton City Commission is moving on a local control ordinance. City Manager Amy Leon updated the commission at their meeting this week. Leon says the ordinance is written in pencil at this point. Leon says she wants the commission and the city… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On Saturday, April 17, Northern State University student-athletes will team up with the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota in service to the Aberdeen area community. Saturday is the 19th annual Day of Champions, and the Wolves will spend the day volunteering at various community organizations, performing tasks from cleaning to… Read more »