PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – It wasn’t an agenda item for the Hughes County Commission Monday night, but Commission Chair Randy Vance was curious about the status of the stuck siren. A civil defense siren, activated on June 6 as severe thunderstorms forecast to have possible winds of 80 miles an hour moved in on Pierre.… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
One killed in crash on interchange in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died early Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash on the Interstate 29-Interstate 229 interchange in Sioux Falls. The name of the person is not being released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved. A 1996 Ford Explorer was traveling northbound on Interstate 29… Read more »
One killed, another injured in crash west of Yankton
YANKTON, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another person was injured Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash west of Yankton. Names of the two drivers have not yet been released pending notification of family members. They were the only persons involved. A 2015 Western Star Conventional 4900FA Semi Truck and Trailer, hauling gravel,… Read more »
Sturgis Rally to be held, but with few events
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – The uncertainty of COVID-19 will mean a toned down 80th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally come August. The Sturgis City Council on Monday night chose an option to welcome in bikers for this year’s event – but, other than the usual motorcycle parking on Main Street, there will be few events. Sturgis City… Read more »
Universities watching indicators on enrollment and revenue
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Many colleges and universities are looking ahead to a shorter fall term and a combination of online classes to help students and staff avoid more exposure to the coronavirus. That has led to fears of losses of students and revenue. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they are watching… Read more »
Corn leader says hand sanitizer legislation will be helpful
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator John Thune has introduced legislation that would extend the Food and Drug Administration’s policy for preparation of hand sanitizer products by ethanol operations for two years. South Dakota Corn’s Executive Director Lisa Richardson says ethanol producers that have been hurt by the pandemic and small refiner waivers have… Read more »
Curtain goes up on Storybook Land Theatre Thursday night
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Storybook Land Theatre will make its summer debut on Thursday, June 18. SBL has become a staple of family entertainment each summer. This year’s theatre will not be in the castle as usual, at least for the time being, according to Brian Schultz, Director of SBL and Associate Artistic/Managing Director for… Read more »
State lowering projections of coronavirus infections
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – At one point, the South Dakota Department of Health was projecting up to 130,000 people in the state would be infected with the coronavirus and that would push hospital use to a critical level. State Epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says that was based on a “worst case” model. Clayton says they… Read more »
Discovery Center starting up camps
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The South Dakota Discovery Center in Pierre is reconvening face to face camps and activities this week. Education director Bree Oatman says members are eager to have the Center partially open again. Discovery Center summer intern Rilee Rowse (rouse, like house) says this week they’re holding a middle school astrophysics… Read more »
Highway Patrol to have graduation ceremony Friday
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The latest class of South Dakota Highway Patrol troopers will have its formal graduation ceremony this Friday. Class 62’s graduation ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Friday outside, in front of the state Capitol in Pierre. Gov. Kristi Noem is the scheduled guest speaker. The 11-member class was scheduled to graduate… Read more »