BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) -Brookings School Superintendent Klint Willert says there are still issues with construction delays at Mickelson Middle School. He says the general contractor, Gray Construction, continues to run consistently behind. Willert says the latest phase of work includes areas that must be finished well before school starts. Earlier delays were cause by the… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Spayghetti & No Balls event Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Pet Rescue League’s Annual Spayghetti & No Balls event is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Moose Lodge. It serves as the largest fundraiser for the Pet Rescue League, according to Emily Mitchell, treasurer of the league. Tickets are $20 for one adult and one child under… Read more »
Corn Grower’s director anticipating bills dealing with property taxes
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – During this year’s session of the South Dakota Legislature, South Dakota Corn Grower’s Association Legislative Director Teddi Mueller is anticipating several bills dealing with property taxes. She says one bill calls for adjustments to ag land valuation as it relates to property tax assessment. Mueller says her organization wants to keep… Read more »
S.D. Farm Bureau President attends trade agreement signing
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The phase one trade agreement between the U.S. and China was signed today in Washington D.C. by U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s Vice Premier. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal who serves as American Farm Bureau’s Vice President was at the event. He says America’s exports will increase to… Read more »
Suspect arrested in robbery at Rushmore Mall in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Police in Rapid City have arrested a suspect in the armed robbery of the Knife Worx store in the Rushmore Mall on Monday. Daniel Kline, 19 of Rapid City was arrested in the 700 block of St. Cloud Street around 9 o’clock Tuesday evening According to community relations specialist Brendyn… Read more »
Three flu deaths reported in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota has reported three flu deaths, the first deaths of the season. The South Dakota Department of Health says the deaths were reported in Deuel and Mellette counties, and those who died were all 50 years or older. State epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton says the deaths are a reminder that… Read more »
Inmate arrested after standoff in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – A South Dakota Department of Corrections inmate from Hughes County who left a community service work site in Yankton Jan. 3 is back in custody. Pierre Police Captain Bryan Walz explained the situation. Walz says that lead to a nearly three and a half hour standoff with Barela. Walz says Barela… Read more »
Rounds addresses proposed changes to National Environmental Policy Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The Trump Administration is proposing changes to the National Environmental Policy Act. The changes have been sought by industries that argue those policies have been used as weapons by groups opposed to major projects. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says it would mean companies could put more money into actual construction… Read more »
Fire destroys Watertown business
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – Watertown Fire Rescue was called out to a structure fire shortly after 2 a.m. this morning in the 1500 block of South Highway 81. According to Watertown Battalion Chief Tyler McElhaney, the owner of Four Seasons Small Engine Repair, who lives next door to the business, looked outside and saw the… Read more »
Simmons leaving Meade School District
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – The Meade 46-1 School District and its superintendent are going different ways. Jeff Simmons, during his monthly school board recap visit with KBHB News this morning, confirmed the news. Simmons, who served as president of the Roncalli School System in Aberdeen from 2015 to 2018, announced his departure at Monday night’s… Read more »