SPEARFISH, S.D. (Press Release) – A Spearfish, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash east of Spearfish. A 2000 Ford F350 pickup was westbound on Interstate 90 when the vehicle went off the road to the right, collided with a guardrail and entered the north ditch… Read more »
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Whitewood officer shoots man during altercation
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Officials say a Whitewood police officer shot a man who began fighting and resisting arrest at a gas station. Authorities say the 40-year-old man was taken to a Rapid City hospital Friday with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Whitewood Police Chief Paul Witcraft says said the man began resisting and… Read more »
Chancellor man identified in fatal crash
CHANCELLOR, S.D. (Press release) – A Chancellor, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Chancellor. A 2004 Dodge Durango was northbound on 461st Avenue when the vehicle went off the roadway, into the ditch and rolled. The driver, 56-year-old Tony Kenyon, was not wearing… Read more »
Dept. of Labor and Regulation working through claims as quickly as possible
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Since late March the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation has received over 14,000 claims for unemployment benefits. Department Secretary Marcia Hultman says they are working through them as quickly as possible. Hultman says there will be another surge when independent contractors and self employed are added. Hultman says they… Read more »
Smithfield Foods suspending operations indefinitely
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls is suspending operations indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak at the meat processing facility. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem had asked Smithfield Foods President and CEO Ken Sullivan to stop operations for at least 14 days as more than half the cases of COVID-19 in… Read more »
SDSU preparing for virtual graduation
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says, because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, they’re making preparations for a “virtual graduation ceremony” on May 9. He says they’re also working on plans to allow graduates to take part in a future ceremony. What about next fall? Dunn says they’re planning on… Read more »
Businesses becoming more creative during tough times
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The coronavirus has had a major impact on businesses throughout South Dakota. However, not all of the news has been negative. Jessie Schmidt, South Dakota State Director of the Better Business Bureau, talked about one example. She also pointed out the efforts of some other unsung employees. Of course, this… Read more »
Public Health Intervention Order issued against individual in Lyman County
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – One of the two positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Lyman County involved the South Dakota Department of Health issuing a Public Health Intervention Order. Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says of the 536 positive cases in the state so far, she’s only had to issue the one intervention order.
Bankers Association President says money in banks is safe
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Federal Reserve has moved hundreds of billions of dollars into the banking system as a show of confidence. South Dakota Bankers Association President Curt Everson says while appreciated, it wasn’t a critical issue. Everson says money in American banks is safe. Everson says the pandemic and stock market drop is… Read more »
State reports 104 new COVID-19 cases
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – South Dakota reported 104 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, it’s the biggest single-day increase in confirmed cases so far. The total number of statewide cases is now 730, according to, covid.sd.org, the South Dakota Department of Health’s website that has been tracking confirmed cases of the virus. There are now 43… Read more »