BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Saturday’s broadcast of ESPN’s Game Day from South Dakota State University will mean millions of eyes on the campus and the city of Brookings. What exactly will that mean for the university? SDSU Director of Marketing and Communications Mike Lockrem shared his thoughts. He says everything is pretty much in place… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Safe Harbor hosting Invisible No More
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Safe Harbor is hosting its Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Soup, Pie and Conversation Event on Monday, Oct. 28. The event takes place at the Yelduz Shrine Center, 802 S. Main St. Andrea Kost, Public Awareness Coordinator with Safe Harbor, provides the details. The event is free and open to the… Read more »
Committee looks at drug-related issues
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A legislative committee studying illegal drugs and treatment options met this week in Pierre. The “Offenses Regarding Controlled Substances” interim held their third meeting of the interim. Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says he could support a proposal for evaluations of those facing drug charges. Ravnsborg says treatment needs have to be… Read more »
Haunted Forest has three performances this weekend
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The annual Haunted Forest will have three performances this weekend at Storybook Land and Wylie Park. The event is put on by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department along with The Optimist Club. Gene Morsching, Recreation Superintendent, is expecting another large turnout. Performances take place this evening and Saturday night,… Read more »
Wheat growers wrapping up winter wheat seeding
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota wheat growers are wrapping up their winter wheat seeding. South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says: He states it’s been a difficult year for planting and harvesting with the snow and rain that began in the fall of 2018. Christopherson says once the winter wheat planting is… Read more »
Seiler working to clean up Fort Pierre code violations
FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Fort Pierre’s efforts to clean up municipal code violations and rundown properties are off to a good start under the guidance of Randy Seiler. Seiler, the Fort Pierre resident and former U.S. Attorney for South Dakota, has agreed to a contract with his hometown to help city officials clean up… Read more »
Mount Marty College experiencing continued growth
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Mount Marty College President Marc Long says they saw continued growth in student numbers this year and anticipate that continuing. Long made a presentation at the “State of the Community” meeting in Yankton this week. Long says enrollment on the Yankton campus is now at 600, with 100 students each at… Read more »
Cattlemen’s President says latest bill will help producers
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson and co-sponsors have introduced the Livestock Risk Management and Education Bill. The measure provides funding to certain state land grant universities to better equip livestock producers with risk management training. South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association President Steve (ohl-uh-rick) Ollerich says the bill will be helpful for cattle… Read more »
Sturgis Police increasing patrol in hopes of curbing burglaries
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – Sturgis Police are increasing saturation patrols in hopes of curbing a string of burglaries that have been reported this month. Police Chief Geody VanDewater says at least five businesses have been broken into, as well as numerous homes and garages around town. He says a recent burglary involved the theft of… Read more »
State and Dakota Rural Action reach settlement
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Governor Kristi Noem has agreed not to enforce a key, but controversial part of her new law aimed at violent pipeline protests. It’s a settlement of the ACLU’s lawsuit on behalf of Dakota Rural Action. It’s the so-called ‘riot boosting’ part of the law that the state has promised not to… Read more »