RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — It was on this day in 1972, that 238 people were killed when a freak rainstorm event triggered a massive flash flood that plowed through Rapid City. The Black Hills Flood of 1972, also known as the Rapid City Flood, is considered to be the most detrimental flood in South… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Feeding South Dakota, Salvation Army partner in food giveaway today
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – The Salvation Army, in partnership with Feeding South Dakota, has a food distribution event at the Brown County Fairgrounds today. Major Mary Hunt with The Salvation Army, said food distribution is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. or whenever all the produce is unloaded from the Feeding South… Read more »
Firefighters battle large fire at Lake Poinsett
LAKE POINSETT, S.D. (KWAT) — A very busy night at Lake Poinsett Estates Campground as area firefighters fought a large fire there. It happened around 2:15 this morning, shortly after severe storms rolled through that area. Dave Schafer, Hamlin County’s emergency management director, talked about the fire. He says it was a fast-moving fire, fueled… Read more »
Camping remains popular summer activity
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – COVID-19 has had a bit of an impact on camping, but the outdoor activity remains as strong as ever. Dawn Thorstenson, Wylie Park Concession Manager, said that camping is still a popular summer activity. The area has approximately 165 spots between RVs, cabins and tents. Workers do what they can to… Read more »
State tax revenues will probably fall short at end of fiscal year
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – State tax revenues are flat in South Dakota and will probably fall short at the end of the fiscal year. Tamara Darnell, Chief Fiscal & Program Analyst for the Legislative Research Council, gave an update to the legislature’s Executive Board. Darnell says it is unlikely the state will hit budget goals… Read more »
Fireworks displays depend on local officials
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While many Fourth of July fireworks celebrations are being postponed or cancelled this summer, the State of South Dakota is going ahead with a big show planned for Mt. Rushmore on July 3. In Yankton, where the fireworks have been postponed, City Manager Amy Leon says they are relying on advice… Read more »
Pandemic forces changes in how medical services are provided
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The coronavirus pandemic has forced many changes in how medical services are provided. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says the virus has moved many patients to use technology for their medical visits. Ekeren says they now have to figure out how best to treat their patients… Read more »
Pair of law enforcement employees punished for social media posts
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A pair of people who work in South Dakota law enforcement have been punished for social media posts they made about the death of George Floyd and the ensuing protests. The Rapid City Journal reports that the state attorney general’s office said a contractor is no longer working with the… Read more »
Coronavirus cases increase by 33 in South Dakota, no new deaths reported
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Lisa Kaczke Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Dakota increased by 33 and no new deaths were reported on Monday. South Dakota has a total of 5,471 COVID-19 cases as of Monday, according to the state health department. That doesn’t include people who show symptoms… Read more »
Sioux Falls Police searching for teen accused of attempted murder
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Police in Sioux Falls are searching for a 17-year-old accused of attempted murder during riots that developed from a protest on May 31 over the death of George Floyd. Sioux Falls police say they have video of the teen throwing rocks at police, then pulling a handgun from his pants… Read more »