PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Board of Regents reported that university enrollment in South Dakota is down just over three percent this fall. That follows the trend of the last 10 years of flat or declining numbers. Regents President Kevin Schieffer says they do see some positive changes in the future. Schieffer says they know… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
South Dakota Farmers Union to support South Dakota Hemp Day
HURON, S.D. (Press Release) – To show support for industrial hemp, South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) will join other supporters in Pierre for South Dakota Hemp Day, held October 7 from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Ramkota Hotel ( 920 W Sioux Ave). “South Dakota farmers and our rural economy could benefit from… Read more »
NSU to host groundbreaking ceremony for sports complex Oct. 11
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Gypsy Day weekend will include a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of the new Northern State University Regional Sports Complex. The ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, outside the south entrance of the Barnett Center. Numerous officials related to the project will speak, including NSU… Read more »
Gayville-Volin School temporarily locked down after threat
GAYVILLE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Gayville-Volin school building in Gayville was placed on lock down this morning after a threat was received. Yankton County Chief Deputy Sheriff Mike Rothschadl says the department was notified of the threat made by a 16-year-old male about 8 a.m. The school was locked down and parents were notified. Rothschadl… Read more »
Federal fares approved for flights into Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Federal employees or military members needing to conduct business in Pierre can now fly into town, rather than having to drive from other airports. City commissioner Jamie Huizenga (hi-zin-ga) says federal fares have been approved for flying into Pierre. Huizenga says federal employees being able to fly into Pierre will… Read more »
Thune shares thoughts on budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Congress was only able to pass a continuing resolution just before the end of the fiscal year last week. An earlier budget agreement fell apart when Democrats objected to President Trump moving over $4 billion from defense spending to construction of the southern border wall. South Dakota Senator John Thune says… Read more »
Women on the Prairie Conference Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 24th Annual Presentation Sisters’ Women on the Prairie Conference will take place Saturday, Oct. 5 at Lantern Hall at the Presentation Convent. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Cost is $15 and includes brunch. Barb Grosz, Events and Records Specialist for the… Read more »
Details emerge in Brookings stabbing death
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The investigation continues into a rural Brookings stabbing that resulted in the death of a man. Brookings County Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring says it was reported as a fight and stabbing at about 5:12 p.m. Saturday on the 4200 block of Western Avenue South. The victim, identified as 37-year-old Justin Proctor… Read more »
Hydrologist says best case scenario is long fall, late freeze
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) — As a National Weather Service hydrologist, it’s Mike Gillispie’s job to monitor lake and river levels in eastern South Dakota. He says this year has been unlike any other. He says there’s one big concern right now. He says the best case scenario is a long fall, where the… Read more »
Noem announces staff changes
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem announced the departure of Herb Jones as Chief of Staff to the Governor’s Office and the appointment of Joshua Shields to serve as Chief of Staff and Beth Hollatz to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff. Jones served on the campaign for governor last year, participated in… Read more »