YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Many rivers and streams in eastern South Dakota have been running at or above flood stage since early spring. Galen Hoogestraat with the U.S. Geological Survey says that continues a trend of higher than normal flows. Hoogestraat says changes in farm field drainage has contributed. Hoogestraat says the timing of the… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Fishermen credited with saving child who fell into Falls Park
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Police credit two fishermen with saving a child who fell into a river at a Sioux Falls park. Authorities say several children were walking along the rocks near a pedestrian bridge in Falls Park Sunday night when one of them slipped and fell into the Big Sioux River. Lt. Dave… Read more »
Cleanup Assistance Hotline extended to Friday
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The Cleanup Assistance Hotline established by South Dakota Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters has been extended until Aug. 16. The phone number is 605-519-5413. The hotline was established to assist South Dakotans with cleanup or debris removal as a result of the winter storm and flooding this year. The hotline… Read more »
Officials continue to search for missing girl
ROCKERVILLE, S.D. (AP) — The search for a 9-year-old girl who ran away from a children’s home in South Dakota has involved more than 1,000 people who have logged more than 4,300 miles since she disappeared in February, according to sheriff’s officials. Serenity Dennard left the Black Hills Children’s Home near Rockerville on the cold… Read more »
Fall of 2020 goal for full startup for Community College for Sioux Falls
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – While there will be another option for post-secondary education in Sioux Falls this fall, it will take some time to fill out all the classes. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they are aiming at the fall of 2020 as the full startup for the Community College for Sioux… Read more »
Annual South Dakota State Chili Cook-off Saturday at Brown County Fair
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 38th Annual South Dakota State Chili Cook-off will take place Saturday, Aug. 17 during the Brown County Fair. The event will be held east of Centennial Village. Participants will be competing in three different divisions and will come from multiple states, according to George Sullivan, Committee Chairman. Individuals can partake… Read more »
Trade war between U.S. and China escalating
DES MOINES, Iowa (WNAX) – The trade war between the U.S. and China is escalating. The Trump Administration will impose another 10-percent tariff on $300 billion of Chinese goods starting Sept. 1, with China retaliating. The President now says talks will continue with a meeting in September, but he is not going to make a… Read more »
FEMA offers nearly $7 million in aid
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency continues to work with individuals and local governments in South Dakota cleaning up from the March storms and flooding. FEMA Spokesperson Pam Saulsby says they continue to issue checks. Saulsby says they have had quite a few contacts. Saulsby says if a person discovers more damage… Read more »
Central States Fair to feature top saddle bronc riders
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA News) – The Central States Fair in Rapid City will be getting some national attention. Executive Director Ron Jeffries said they have been planning and are ready to roll. During his presentation at City Council, Jeffries said that they are featuring an event that will be televised on CBS Sports. He… Read more »
Johnson statue unveiled at Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center
FORT PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The 10-year anniversary celebration for the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center in Fort Pierre was held over the weekend. Clint Johnson and family were there to see his bronze statue unveiled as the 3rd one in the Rodeo Center’s sculpture garden. Johnson’s statue joins those of Casey Tibbs… Read more »