PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags at the South Dakota State Capitol be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sundown on Thursday, November 19, 2020, in honor of former State Representative Justin Cronin. “Justin was a good friend who always found a way to make those around him smile,”… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Winterfest canceled for this year
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and the Aberdeen Area Arts Council have decided to cancel this year’s Winterfest. The health and safety of our artists, attendees and staff comes first and foremost in making this difficult decision as well as being respectful of our healthcare systems and employees.… Read more »
Driver in crash that killed three was going 147 mph
STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver killed along with two passengers in an interstate crash near Sturgis was going about 147 mph before hitting the back of a semi. Twenty-one-year-old Jaden Olson, of Rapid City, was driving the Maserati on Interstate 90 on Oct. 6 when he rear-ended the… Read more »
Northern Night will be virtual event
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Northern State is nearing the end of the on-campus portion of its fall semester. While things haven’t been normal, activities are still taking place. That includes Northern Night at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 which will be a virtual event this year, according to NSU President Dr. Tim Downs. He said… Read more »
Former Gettysburg lawmaker passes away
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – A former South Dakota lawmaker from Gettysburg has passed away. Pierre police say they were called to an apartment on upper Pierre Street Nov. 11 around 5:15 p.m. to conduct an unattended death investigation. Captain Derald Gross says 40-year-old Justin Cronin was found inside the residence. Gross says officers found nothing… Read more »
Funding topic of higher education task force meeting
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – A group studying the state’s higher education system met at USD in Vermillion Thursday. The SB55 Task Force was approved by this year’s legislature to examine the Regents system and come up with recommendations. Funding was a topic and former USD President Jim Abbott says they have done pretty well on… Read more »
Supreme Court rules Buffalo Chip Campground can’t be own municipality
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – The South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled that the Buffalo Chip Campground cannot be its own municipality. In a unanimous decision Thursday, the high court ruled the campground to stop acting as an incorporated town. Justice Janine Kern had worte that state government had standing to bring action in the matter.… Read more »
Border states will feel impact of legalization of marijuana in South Dakota
LINCOLN, Neb. (WNAX) – The approval of medicinal and recreational marijuana by South Dakota voters is getting attention in bordering states. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says they felt the effects after Colorado approved marijuana. Ricketts says border counties will see increased incidents and costs. The two ballot issues will become effective on July 1 next… Read more »
Surgeon General says questions still surround virus
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – One of the many questions surround the Covid-19 coronavirus is if Covid-19 will become a constant moving forward, an annual health issue like the flu or if the virus can be completely eradicated. United States Surgeon General Jerome Adams says the answer remains unknown. Adams says younger populations need to be… Read more »
Appropriations Committee still has work to do before session starts
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – As committee assignments were handed out for the 2021 session of the South Dakota legislature, Representative Jean Hunhoff, who will be moving to the Senate, was named Chair of the Appropriations Committee. She says she can use her experience there. Hunhoff says they will face a lot of questions when the… Read more »