SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota prison inmate facing execution next month is objecting to the state’s choice of lethal drug to use on him. Sixty-three-year-old Charles Russell Rhines wants the state to follow the lethal injection law that was in place when Rhines was sentenced to death in 1993. The Argus Leader… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Major equipment failure cause of Pierre power outage
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Pierre City Commission was updated this week on a power outage last week that caused around 3,000 people to go without power for up to two hours. City Utilities Director Brad Palmer says a major equipment failure caused the outage. The Evans Street substation is offline for major upgrade work.… Read more »
Johnson says impeachment hearings being handled differently than others
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he understands why his fellow Republicans are upset with the impeachment inquiry going on behind closed doors in the Capitol. He says these hearings are being handled differently than impeachment proceedings against Presidents Nixon and Clinton. Johnson says he has asked to be included in… Read more »
Two top Democratic Party officials resign
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Two top officials in South Dakota’s Democratic Party resigned Wednesday in the wake of a federal report that showed continuing financial problems. Chairwoman Paula Hawks and executive director Stacey Burnette stepped down after the Federal Elections Commission report that found the party’s federal campaign committee owes nearly $47,000 and has… Read more »
Officials still investigating cause of Malchow’s fire
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire that gutted the Malchow’s Home Furnishings Building on Main Street Saturday night. Randy Meister, Fire Chief with Aberdeen Fire and Rescue, said a ruling could be determined as soon as the next few days. The building is currently blocked off. Meister said… Read more »
School districts looking at ways to deal with rising expenses
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton School District is moving toward a possible property tax opt out due to revenues falling short of rising expenses. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says more districts may have to go that route due to flattening state revenues. Hunhoff says the expected requests to the legislature will grow. Hunhoff… Read more »
Concern rising about spring flooding on Missouri River basin
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WNAX) – Concern is rising over the possibility of more flooding across the Missouri River basin next spring. Doug Kluck is with the National Weather Services Central Region Office in Kansas City. Kluck says the long term forecasts are not favorable right now. Kluck says there are no official forecasts now, just… Read more »
Live2Lead leadership event Friday at Dakota Event Center
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Mindset2Lead is hosting a Live2Lead leadership event on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Dakota Event Center in Aberdeen. The event will feature a variety of speakers, most of which will be presented via simulcast. Nick Castro, Owner of Mindset2Lead, provides the details. He said the event is designed for business owners… Read more »
Air Show to be part of Fourth of July activities in Pierre next year
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A parade. Rodeos. Fireworks displays. And now, add an air show to the list of activities in Pierre and Fort Pierre area during Independence Day next near. Mustang Aviation owner and pilot Jim Peitz (pie-tz) is coordinating the event. Peitz says the Pierre Regional Airport provides a great space for… Read more »
Zion Lutheran Church hosting Halloween Party
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Local families are invited to enjoy Halloween fun at an upcoming party at Zion Lutheran Church. Zion’s Fear Not Halloween Party will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the church, located at 1732 S. Main St. The event will include treats and a variety of… Read more »