PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s 20 remaining driver license exam stations will open by appointment only starting June 15. The exam stations are located in: Armour, Belle Fourche, Chamberlain, Custer, Elk Point, Hot Springs, Madison, Martin, Milbank, North Sioux City, Parker, Pine Ridge, Rosebud, Sisseton, Spearfish, Sturgis, Vermillion, Wagner, Webster and Winner. Starting… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Man arrested in connection with fatal assault in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — Police in Rapid City have made an arrest in a fatal assault at a local motel. Officers were sent to the motel Saturday about 10 p.m. on a report of an assault and found the victim in a room unresponsive. Emergency responders determined the man had died. Investigators… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:45 on KSDN
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
Region impacted by storms, more likely on the way
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The region felt the impact of thunderstorms last night and more could be on the horizon this evening. Ryan Lueck, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, said that moisture amounts ranged from 1 to 3 inches during last night’s activity. He said that the winds were the big problem,… Read more »
Join SDSU Extension Staff for a Virtual Coffee Break
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – Throughout the summer of 2020, SDSU Extension staff are hosting monthly virtual coffee breaks on a variety of topics. Each month the featured speaker will share information and will be available to answer your questions. The sessions are free and will be recorded. You can participate via telephone, computer or… Read more »
Survey shows majority want Sturgis Rally postponed
STURGIS, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — A survey by the Sturgis City Council found that most locals want the 80th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally postponed due to the coronavirus. The city mailed 3,290 surveys to resident addresses and more than 60 percent of those responding want the rally suspended. The city will hear a presentation… Read more »
Johnson says country still facing major issues this summer
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The country is moving into summer facing several major problems. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the coronavirus and the economy still need attention. Johnson says the House is dealing with a growing partisan split. Johnson says there is also a growing crisis in agriculture. Johnson says current economic bailout programs… Read more »
Rally attendees encouraged to be the voice for change
About 200 people took part in Saturday’s Stand Together in Central Park, a peaceful protest against injustice. (American News Photo by John Davis) ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com and Scott Waltman swaltman@aberdeennews.com) – Gray clouds, wind and occasional raindrops didn’t deter a gathering of around 200 people Saturday afternoon at Stand Together at Central… Read more »
Pilot killed in small plane crash at Sioux Falls Regional Airport
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Argus Leader) — The pilot of a small cargo plane was killed when the aircraft crashed during takeoff in Sioux Falls. Officials say he was the only one on board when the twin-engine Mitsubishi went down about 4 a.m. Sunday at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. The facility’s executive director, Dan Letellier,… Read more »
Tobin defeats House Major Leader in primary election
WINNER, S.D. (WNAX) – One of the biggest surprises in last week’s legislative primary races was the win by Erin Tobin of Winner in the District 21 Republican Senate race. She defeated House Majority Leader Lee Qualm by a 61-39 percent margin. Qualm, from Platte, was term limited from seeking another run for the House.… Read more »