PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Senate Interim Investigation Committee meets today to hear a complaint filed against two Senate leaders. Senator Phil Jensen of Rapid City filed the complaint against Senate Majority Leader Kris Langer of Dell Rapids and Senate President Pro Tem Brock Greenfield of Clark. He accuses them of being drunk… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Yankton business owner says adjustment best thing to keep community safe
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While most bars and restaurants in South Dakota are now closed to sit down traffic, it took some time and, in some cases, local ordinances to get them shut down. Ben Hanten runs Ben’s Brewing in Yankton and says he got concerned about the spreading pandemic in mid-March. Hanten says he… Read more »
Lack of broadband access still an issue in rural America
CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – The coronavirus pandemic is highlighting the lack of broadband access in rural America. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says with social distancing and students needing to go on-line for their education that access is becoming more critical and in some areas of South Dakota it isn’t available at all.… Read more »
Sea surface temperature changes could impact weather
AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – Pacific Ocean climate factors have been in neutral for the past couple of years but there are hints that may change. Dennis Todey, head of the USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub (in Ames Iowa) says sea surface temperate trends look to be cooling. Todey says there is some indication of a developing… Read more »
Free Spring Residential Cleanup starts Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The annual Free Spring Residential Cleanup starts Friday, April 14 and runs through Saturday, May 9. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Mike Scott, Brown County Landfill Manager, said this year there is one main difference because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also pointed out a couple… Read more »
Severe Weather Preparedness Week underway
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – This is Severe Weather Preparedness Week (April 20-24) in South Dakota. South Dakota Office of Emergency Management Director Tina Titze (tit-zee) says the week is designed to refresh, remind and educate everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them. Titze says the state has complied… Read more »
State reports 50 new cases; Brown County total remains same
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – There were 50 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed by the South Dakota Department of Health Monday, with none in Brown or Codington counties. The statewide total is 1,685, with 1,405 of those in Minnehaha County, home of the Smithfield pork packing plant. There have been 20 confirmed cases in Brown County… Read more »
Brookings jail case headed to South Dakota Supreme Court
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The City of Brookings is taking it’s case against Brookings County to the South Dakota Supreme Court. In March, a circuit court judge ruled in favor of Brookings County and said a $15.5 million jail expansion may move forward. He ruled the City of Brookings was mistaken in its judgement and… Read more »
A total of 14 firearms stolen in Rapid City area
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — The Rapid City Police Department says today that a string of thefts yesterday and today have resulted in an additional 14 firearms being stolen here in the Rapid City area. Brendyn Medina of the police department talked about the situation. The most alarming thefts happened early Sunday and again early… Read more »
Pierre man charged in death of 2-year-old
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A 21-year-old man from Pierre has been charged with 1st Degree Manslaughter related to the weekend death of a 2-year-old. Pierre Police captain Bryan Walz says officers were called to Avera St. Mary’s Thursday afternoon after the child arrived with suspicious injuries. The child, also from Pierre, was later flown… Read more »