PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The Pierre Regional Airport is looking for a new manager. Current manager Mike Isaacs says he’s leaving early next month. After a tenuous start to 2019, Isaacs feels good about how the airport is operating now. He’s guided the Pierre Regional Airport through many projects over the years, but two… Read more »
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Noem previews State of the State Address
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will deliver her annual State of the State Address to a joint meeting of the legislature Tuesday. In a video released by her office, she previewed some of the themes in the speech, focusing on economic expansion. Noem says she wants to help new and expanding… Read more »
Waubay man identified in fatal crash west of Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D. (Press Release) – A Waubay, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Thursday night in a two-vehicle crash west of Watertown. A 2002 Toyota Highlander was westbound on South Dakota Highway 20 when it collided head on with an eastbound 2001 GMC Yukon. It appears the Highlander crossed the centerline… Read more »
KSFY-KDLT become Dakota News Now
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Two of Sioux Falls’ largest network affiliates are joining forces to operate as one brand, under the name Dakota News Now. According to the Argus Leader, the owner of KSFY-TV purchased news station KDLT, merging the two news networks. The merger between KSFY and KDLT is believed to be the… Read more »
Man accused in fatal hit-and-run pleads not guilty
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – The man accused in the hit-and-run death of a Rapid City father of five has pleaded not guilty. Twenty-five-year-old Zachary Fegueroa, pleaded not guilty Friday to vehicular homicide, hit and run, and driving under the influence in Dec. 6 death of 34-year-old Joseph Martinez. The Rapid City Journal reports if… Read more »
Ravnsborg won’t sign brief supporting Indian Child Welfare Act
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota’s attorney general won’t sign a brief in support of the Indian Child Welfare Act, unlike 27 other attorneys general across the country. A federal lawsuit could determine the future of the law aimed at keeping Native American families together. Several states, a biological mother, and three non-indigenous couples interested… Read more »
State Fair announces first grandstand concert
HURON, S.D. (KWAT) — The South Dakota State Fair has announced its first grandstand concert of the 2020 fair. Assistant Fair Manager Candi Briley made the announcement this morning. Both bands are known for their mix of country and southern rock music. The Charlie Daniels Band won a Grammy in 1979 for their signature hit,… Read more »
Appropriations Committee hoping to set priorities ahead of session
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature is meeting before the state of the 2020 session. It’s in an attempt to get a jump start on agency budget hearings. They held meetings with the so called big five departments last month. Committee member, Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they… Read more »
Construction to start this summer on Watertown airport terminal
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Construction work is expected to begin this summer on a new airport terminal in Watertown. Airport Manager Todd Syhre talked about the project. Airport Manager Todd Syhre says the new terminal will have some features the current one doesn’t provide. Syhre says construction will be carefully planned so interruptions at the… Read more »
Doppler radar in Sioux Falls to be offline for a few days
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The doppler radar at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls will be offline for several days later this month. Peter Rogers, the warning coordination meteorologist in the Sioux Falls office, says technicians will be upgrading hardware. Rogers says the doppler is critical to their operations. Rogers says the upgrade… Read more »