PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – As squeeks from their polished, shiny new leather duty gear echoed through the South Dakota Capitol Rotunda Thursday, nine freshly minted South Dakota Highway Patrol troopers gathered for a delayed graduation ceremony Thursday. Major Rick Miller told the family members in attendance to continue to support the troopers as they depart… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Advisory board to look at parking issue in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (DBE Radio Group) – The new proposed parking plan in Rapid City will be overseen by a parking advisory board as the plan is now going to be studied some more and more input will be taken. But City leaders at the regular Monday night City Council meeting expressed their support for… Read more »
Storm spotter training class April 29
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The National Weather Service and Brown County Emergency Management will be hosting storm spotter training class. This class will cover topics discussing severe thunderstorms that produce damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes and flash floods. Other types of severe weather and lightning safety will also be discussed. This class is free… Read more »
Shrine Circus at Civic Arena today through Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Annual Yelduz Shrine Circus is back in town. Shows will run today through Saturday at the Aberdeen Civic Arena. Ringmaster Andre McClain is excited about this year’s show. There will be seven total shows in all, according to Devin Reints of the Yelduz Shriners. He said this is the Yelduz… Read more »
B-25 bomber making stops across South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – In commemoration of the 77th anniversary (April 18, 2019) of the Doolittle Raid during WWII, a B-25 bomber is making stops across South Dakota this week– including in Pierre Wednesday morning. John Mollison is the communications director for the South Dakota Air and Space Museum. He says the Doolittle Raid… Read more »
Plane has layover in Pierre after struck by lightning
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Some SkyWest passengers on their way to Denver got some unexpected layover time in Pierre after weather got in the way of their flight. Pierre Airport Manager Mike Issacs says thunderstorms moving through the Watertown area impacted the plane. Issacs says the afternoon flight out of Pierre was rescheduled, but wasn’t… Read more »
Northern announces finalists for Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University has named three finalists for the position of NSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The finalists will visit campus beginning next week, with open forums held at the following times and locations: Dr. John Ernst: Monday, April 22, 4-4:45 p.m., Williams Library Rotunda Dr. Michael… Read more »
Storybook Land to open Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Storybook Land will open Friday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m. Storybook Land will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Visitor Center will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. weather permitting… Read more »
University Center looking for ways to attract more students
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The University Center in Sioux Falls will get a new name, under new management, in an effort to attract more students. Executive Director Carmen Simone says the to be determined name will help in marketing to new students. Simone says they have a target enrollment in mind. Simone says they… Read more »
Flood damage assessments continue in Yankton County
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The damage assessment continues across Yankton County following last month’s rain and flooding. Director of Emergency Management Paul Scherschligt says they have about half of the reports finalized. Scherschligt told the county commission that estimate does not include road, bridge and culvert damages. Scherschligt says the close out of the disaster… Read more »