PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) – Flooding that has hit parts of the Midwest hard has nearly paralyzed an American Indian reservation in southern South Dakota, swamping roads, trapping people in homes and cutting off water supplies to thousands. The situation on the sprawling Pine Ridge Reservation was improving Tuesday, but two weeks of severe flooding… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Officials continue to monitor Sioux Falls levee system
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSOO) – The levee system in Sioux Falls continues to be monitored visually for any possible weak points. Andy Berg is with the city of Sioux Falls. The bike trails remain closed for safety of the citizens and to allow the crews monitoring the levees to have open access to do their… Read more »
Rounds says President to move forward following Mueller Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KCCR) – With the Mueller Report out and behind him, President Donald is ready to move forward. The President said so much after having a lunch meeting Tuesday with Senate Republicans including South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds. Rounds says Republicans are ready to move forward, too. Rounds says the President feels vindicated. That… Read more »
Resolution rebukes Johnson for vote against emergency measure on border
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – When the South Dakota legislature convenes for the final day on Friday, the Senate State Affairs Committee will take up a resolution: “Rebuking Congressman Dusty Johnson for voting against President Trump’s emergency measure to secure the southern border.” Johnson says he is not too concerned. Johnson says there will be many… Read more »
Avon business destroyed in fire
AVON, S.D. (WNAX) – Firefighters from seven departments were called to a fire in Avon that destroyed a long-time business and threatened other buildings in the area. The fire call at Powers Furniture and Appliance was received about 7:30 Tuesday night. The Bon Homme County Sheriffs office says fire units from Avon, Tyndall, Tabor, Springfield,… Read more »
Representative says nursing homes need to look at business models
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators this year included a 10 percent increase in Medicaid funding for nursing home patients, which will be about an $18 million boost. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says Governor Kristi Noem also included $5 million in innovation grants. Hunhoff says it is one time money. Hunhoff, Vice Chair… Read more »
Pierre couples survive cruise ship ordeal
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Two Pierre couples plan to be home in a few days after surviving a cruise on extremely rough waters off the coast of Norway last weekend. Lowell and Karen Somsen and Vern and Jeanne (jean-ee) Olson were aboard the Viking Sky for a 12 day cruise to see the Northern… Read more »
Thompson to be featured artist at PC Wein Gallery
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Nationally and International recognized artist Judy Thompson will be featured at the Presentation College Wein Gallery through May. Thompson, who paints people and places of the Great Plains, will lecture from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 1 in the Southeast Building Lecture Hall. Her exhibit is called, Prairie Gleanings: Watercolors… Read more »
Dam breech in Pennington County to impact river in Stanley County
FORT PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A breech in the Quinn Dam in Pennington County has caused emergency officials to close Highway 14 between Wall and Philip and residents in the towns of Cottonwood and Quinn have been told to get to higher ground. Hughes and Stanley County emergency management director Rob Fines says that… Read more »
Officials reopen Highway 14 between Wall and Philip
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Highway 14 has been reopened. Motorists are reminded there is still a flash flood warning in effect and should be aware of their surroundings and not drive through flood waters. Earlier on Tuesday officials with the South Dakota Department of Transportation closed Highway 14 between Exit 112 at Wall and Highway… Read more »