PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – What started as a legislative resolution to rebuke South Dakota Congressmen Dusty Johnson for voting against President Trumps emergency measures to secure the U.S. – Mexican border, turned into a flood emergency message. The initial sponsor, Senator Lance Russell of Hot Springs thought it was important to get legislative intent on… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Are we On? (Dave Vilhauer blog)
We live in a day and age when we are constantly bombarded with information. No matter where we look or what we do, we are surrounded by stimulus, some of it useful, some of it relaxing and some it annoying. Is it any wonder why people want to head to the lake or take a… Read more »
Noem signs final bills for Fiscal Year 2020
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – This week, Governor Kristi Noem signed final appropriations bills for FY2020. “When I took office in January, I promised South Dakota that my administration would remain rooted in fiscal integrity,” said Noem. “This week, I signed budget legislation that is balanced, addresses critical needs, and invests in the next generation. This… Read more »
Ware agrees to have law enforcement certification revoked
SISSETON, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Korey Ware, Roberts County Sheriff, has agreed to have his law enforcement certification revoked. Ware, 28, was found guilty of aggravated assault stemming from an incident on Oct. 6 in which he punched a man at an Aberdeen bar. Ware was sheriff-elect and a Roberts County Deputy Sheriff at the time… Read more »
World-renowned saxophonist to present concert Monday at NSU
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A world-renowned saxophonist will provide a multimedia musical performance on Monday at Northern State University. Dr. John Sampen will present “In Two Worlds: Exploring the Duality of Music and Society” at 7:30 p.m. April 1 in NSU’s Krikac Auditorium. The recital, which is free and open to the public, will… Read more »
Tech Board raising tuition by $5 an hour
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Board of Technical Education is raising tuition by $5 an hour at the state’s four public technical schools. The board on Thursday set the tuition rate at $121 per credit hour for the upcoming academic year at Southeast Technical Institute in Sioux Falls, Mitchell Technical Institute in Mitchell,… Read more »
ACLU files lawsuits challenging three South Dakota laws
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of South Dakota today is filing a federal lawsuit challenging three South Dakota laws, including the newly-enacted “Riot Boosting” Act, that threaten activists who encourage or organize protests, particularly protests of the Keystone XL pipeline, with fines, civil liabilities, and/or criminal penalties… Read more »
Men identified in fatal crash northeast of Letcher
LETCHER, S.D. (Press Release) – Names have been released of the two people who died last Thursday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash northeast of Letcher. A 2000 Mack Truck CH600 garbage truck was northbound on Highway 37 near the James River bridge when the vehicle left the roadway to the right. Based on the initial… Read more »
Rounds monitoring flood situation along Missouri River
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Flood waters continue in engorge the Missouri River and could be for a while. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has kept a close eye on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers management of the Missouri since the 2011 flood. He says flooding chances are a long way from being over. Rounds… Read more »
Aberdeen man convicted of felony aggravated assault, drug possession
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — An Aberdeen man who was shot twice by a police officer in 2016 has been convicted of felony aggravated assault and drug possession. Authorities said Officer Ty Reinke shot 23-year-old Ehkhu Poe in the chest and arm after Poe had threatened some family members and charged the officer with a knife… Read more »