PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Pierre’s flight to Denver, Colorado through the Essential Air Service program is going through a temporary change due to the coronavirus. Pierre City Commissioner and Airport Liaison Jamie Huizenga says SkyWest Airlines, who operates as a United Express carrier, added a new temporary stop. The temporary flight scheduled change is expected… Read more »
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Attorney General hasn’t received many reports of price gouging
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – As the pandemic unfolded, there were reports of price gouging with packs of toilet paper being sold for as much as $80 or more. South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says he hasn’t had many reports reach his office. Ravnsborg says legal action would be a last resort. Ravnsborg says… Read more »
Sisseton man sentenced for embezzling tribal funds
PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — A Sisseton man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $380,000 for embezzling tribal funds. South Dakota U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons announced the sentence for 48 year-old Dustin Martin Kirk this week. Following his release from prison, Kirk will be on supervised release… Read more »
Corps makes adjustments as snow melt starts flowing into Missouri River
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The Corps of Engineers has made their adjustments as mountain snow melt starts flowing into the Missouri River system. Mike Swenson, an engineer with the Corps in Omaha, says reservoir storage is lower than last year. Swenson says Lake Oahe has plenty of flood storage space. Swenson says Lake Francis Case… Read more »
Two members of Congress asking for release of Peltier
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KWAT) – Two members of Congress have written a letter to President Trump, asking him to release Leonard Peltier from federal prison because of COVID-19 concerns. Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico and Rep. Raul Grijalva of Arizona, both Democrats, wrote that Peltier should be freed because of a policy that allows the… Read more »
Parade to honor Aberdeen Central graduates set for 5 p.m. Sunday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A parade to honor this year’s Aberdeen Central graduating class is set for 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17. Carol Sommers, event coordinator, talked about the idea of having a parade. Central’s virtual graduation will take place at 2 p.m. that afternoon with a senior highlight video at 1 p.m. It will… Read more »
Salvation Army to start free summer lunch schedule
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Salvation Army will start serving free lunches to children on Monday, May 18. Major Mary Hunt said that preparations are being made to serve lunches at eight different parks again this summer. Hunt said that nearly 200 lunches are handed out each weekday. Locations and times include 16th Street Park… Read more »
Brookings trying to get handle on lost students
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – One of the lasting impacts of the coronovirus pandemic may be felt by students left behind as schools closed and shifted to online learning. Schools across the country report they have been unable to keep in contact with some students. This has happened in the Brookings district and efforts are being… Read more »
Tobin running against Qualm in Senate primary
WINNER, S.D. (WNAX) – A newcomer is making her first political run against a long time legislator. Erin Tobin of Winner is running in the District 21 Republican Senate primary. She will face House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte who is term limited. Tobin says she has thought about making a run for a… Read more »
Sombke wants to know rules behind relief funds
CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says he intends to raise the payment cap limits on coronavirus relief funds going out to farmers and ranchers. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says what’s more important is that the Federal government releases rules attached to those government funds. He says while it’s… Read more »