BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – An Emerald Ash Borer infestation is slowly spreading across the region, with confirmation of the bugs in Sioux Falls, Sioux City and the Omaha area. South Dakota State University forestry expert John Ball says it is a good idea to start taking down ash trees. Ball says not to rely on… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Vermont renaming Columbus Day to honor Native Americans
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Vermont has joined a handful of states– including South Dakota– in renaming Columbus Day to honor Native Americans. The governor signed a bill earlier this month recognizing the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Vermont. The governors of Maine and New Mexico signed similar measures last month.… Read more »
Temps to start heating up statewide
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – After weeks of below normal high temperatures, Weatherology meteorologist Paul Trambley says the scale has tilted the other way this week in central South Dakota. Trambley says the sun and heat will help dry out soggy areas.
Miller named Superintendent of South Dakota Highway Patrol
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Maj. Rick Miller of Pierre has been named as the next Superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol. Miller is currently an assistant superintendent for the Highway Patrol in charge of administrative services and special operations. He will replace Col. Craig Price who was named to the position of Cabinet… Read more »
Two-sport Augustana athlete accused of first-degree burglary
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) – A two-sport athlete at Augustana University is accused of first-degree burglary for breaking into a woman’s dorm room. Police spokesman Sam Clemens says Peyton Zabel, 19, from Pierre, walked into the dorm room Saturday then laid down on her bed. When she awoke, police say she yelled at him to leave… Read more »
Dean of School of Education stepping down at Northern State
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Dr. Elvira Sanatullova-Allison will step down from her role as dean of the Millicent Atkins School of Education at Northern State University. Sanatullova-Allison will transition to a tenured faculty position, a change that will give her the opportunity to focus more closely on working with students and developing future educators.… Read more »
Avera top ranked for customer approval
SIOUX FALLS, SD (Press Release) – Avera has ranked first out of the top 20 organizations that earned a 2019 Customer Approved Award from Lincoln, Nebraska–based healthcare-intelligence firm NRC Health. The award recognizes senior-care organizations across the country for creating an outstanding care experience for their customers. “The caregivers at Avera’s long-term care facilities put… Read more »
Farm Bureau wetlands specialist talks about bank exchange program
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WNAX) – South Dakota Farm Bureau Wetlands Specialist Wayne Smith spoke last week at a conference in Minneapolis about the group’s Wetlands Bank Exchange program. He says it’s in its infancy but has generated good interest from landowners. Smith says it’s one-way agriculture improves the environment. He says a landowner who wants to… Read more »
Aberdeen man accused of killing Andover woman going on trial
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — An Aberdeen man accused of shooting and killing an Andover woman and setting her apartment on fire is going on trial. The American News reports that opening statements are scheduled Monday in the bench trial of 37-year-old Jose Quinones-Rodriguez. He requested a trial by judge rather than by jury. Prosecutors say… Read more »
Rapid City woman identified in fatal crash
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Press Release) – A Rapid City, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash south of Rapid City. A 2010 Honda CRV was making a left-hand turn from Spring Creek Road onto South Dakota Highway 79 when it pulled in front of a southbound 2004… Read more »