PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Once again this year, a Governor’s Proclamation is being used to remind motorists of all ages that being safe drivers not only protects them, but others. Gov. Kristi Noem has declared Saturday, April 20, as Safe Driving Day in South Dakota. The proclamation states that impaired and distracted drivers pose… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Are we On? (Dave Vilhauer blog)
It was one week ago that my wife and son took a break from shoveling to build a snowman in our front yard. Tomorrow’s temperature is expected to be in the 80s. Can you say weather extremes? This weekend I plan to do something I haven’t done in months: put the snow shovels away for… Read more »
One killed in crash north of Akaska
AKASKA, S.D. (Press Release) – A 55-year-old man died Thursday night in a one-vehicle crash that occurred north of Akaska. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved in the crash. A 2002 Ford F150 pickup was northbound on 303rd Avenue near the… Read more »
Search resumes for missing girl in the Black Hills
ROCKERVILLE, S.D. (AP) — Investigators in South Dakota are conducting another search for a 9-year-old girl who went missing in the Black Hills area more two months ago. Pennington County sheriff’s spokeswoman Helene Duhamel says the search will resume Friday for Serenity Dennard, who ran away from the Black Hills Children’s Home on Feb. 3.… Read more »
Businesses and media groups file suit against IM 24
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – Major business and media groups in South Dakota have jointly filed suit against a ban on out-of-state money to fund ballot question campaigns. Their lawyer is former State Attorney General Marty Jackley. He says the ban violates the Commerce Clause in the Constitution. IM-24 was approved by the voters in November… Read more »
Chamber leader says business groups forced to play defense during legislative session
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Business groups had to play defense at times during this year’s legislative session. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says some gun related issues could have created problems for their members. Owen says they backed a bill allowing people to take driver’s license tests in… Read more »
Dinner in the Dark event Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired will host Dinner in the Dark on Tuesday night on the campus of Northern State. The event, which is sold out, features people trying to eat a meal while blindfolded, according to Jodi Carlsgaard, Committee Member of Dinner in the Dark.… Read more »
Recent storm causes variety of damage to power lines in southern South Dakota
MARION, S.D. (WNAX) – Southeastern Electric was among the rural coops that dealt with power outages caused by last week’s blizzard. Manager Brad Schardin says they had their hands full for a few days. Schardin says they found a variety of damages. Schardin says they made some temporary fixes and will have to go back… Read more »
Thune says release of Mueller report will satisfy most people, but not everybody
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – South Dakota Senator John Thune says, even though the conclusions by the Mueller investigation stated there was no collusion in the 2016 trump campaign, the question of obstruction will most likely continue to be debated and discussed. Senator Thune also responded to another finding in the report wherein Mueller said, although… Read more »
Severe Weather Awareness Week April 22-26
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – There is still snow on the ground, but South Dakota officials say the time is now to start preparing for this summer’s eventual severe weather. Next week, April 22-26, has been designated as Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota. Tina Titze, director of the South Dakota Office of Emergency… Read more »