News Category: Local News

Zebra mussels in North Dakota cause for concern in South Dakota

LaMOURE, N.D. (KWAT) — The North Dakota Game and Fish Department says zebra mussels have been found in Lake LaMoure, and that’s news that’s a concern for South Dakota. That’s because Lake LaMoure eventually flows into the James River near Oakes and that water eventually makes its way into South Dakota. Lake LaMoure and the… Read more »

Zebra mussels in North Dakota cause for concern in South Dakota

LaMOURE, N.D. (KWAT) — The North Dakota Game and Fish Department says zebra mussels have been found in Lake LaMoure, and that’s news that’s a concern for South Dakota. That’s because Lake LaMoure eventually flows into the James River near Oakes and that water eventually makes its way into South Dakota. Lake LaMoure and the… Read more »

Design of new water treatment plant in Pierre unveiled

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The design of Pierre’s new water treatment plant was unveiled at this week’s City Commission meeting. Of the estimated total project cost of $37.5 million, $33.1 million is for construction. The remainder accounts for the engineering, design and architectural services that went into the project. Utilities Director Brad Palmer says… Read more »

Design of new water treatment plant in Pierre unveiled

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The design of Pierre’s new water treatment plant was unveiled at this week’s City Commission meeting. Of the estimated total project cost of $37.5 million, $33.1 million is for construction. The remainder accounts for the engineering, design and architectural services that went into the project. Utilities Director Brad Palmer says… Read more »

COVID-19 deaths top 100 in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. (By Lisa Kaczke Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – Three more people have died of the coronavirus in South Dakota, and the number of confirmed cases in the state increased by 94 on Thursday. South Dakota now has a total of 101 COVID-19 deaths, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. The three… Read more »

COVID-19 deaths top 100 in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. (By Lisa Kaczke Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – Three more people have died of the coronavirus in South Dakota, and the number of confirmed cases in the state increased by 94 on Thursday. South Dakota now has a total of 101 COVID-19 deaths, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. The three… Read more »

Doland woman identified in fatal crash east of Clark

CLARK, S.D. (Press Release) – A Doland, S.D., woman has been identified as the person who died in a two-vehicle crash that occurred late Sunday night east of Clark. A 2016 International TR Semi Truck and Trailer was making a left turn onto U.S. Highway 212 from 428th Avenue to go east. A 2007 Town… Read more »

Doland woman identified in fatal crash east of Clark

CLARK, S.D. (Press Release) – A Doland, S.D., woman has been identified as the person who died in a two-vehicle crash that occurred late Sunday night east of Clark. A 2016 International TR Semi Truck and Trailer was making a left turn onto U.S. Highway 212 from 428th Avenue to go east. A 2007 Town… Read more »

Former SDSU police officer sentenced for soliciting girl, possessing child porn

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — A former South Dakota State University police officer has been sentenced to spend eight years in prison for soliciting a 13-year-old girl and possessing child pornography. Twenty-five-year-old Adam Lehnertz was a university police officer when he solicited the girl through email and exchanged photos with her in April and June of… Read more »

Former SDSU police officer sentenced for soliciting girl, possessing child porn

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — A former South Dakota State University police officer has been sentenced to spend eight years in prison for soliciting a 13-year-old girl and possessing child pornography. Twenty-five-year-old Adam Lehnertz was a university police officer when he solicited the girl through email and exchanged photos with her in April and June of… Read more »

Capitol Building SD

Media availability call at 11:45 on KSDN

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.

Media availability call at 11:45 on KSDN

Capitol Building SD

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.

Aberdeen-based unit arrives back in United States

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – About 110 Soldiers with the South Dakota Army National Guard’s Alpha Battery, 1-147th Field Artillery Battalion and 147th Forward Support Company arrived in the United States on Wednesday, July 8, after serving on a 10-month deployment to Europe. The units arrived at Fort Bliss, Texas, where they will spend the… Read more »

Aberdeen-based unit arrives back in United States

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – About 110 Soldiers with the South Dakota Army National Guard’s Alpha Battery, 1-147th Field Artillery Battalion and 147th Forward Support Company arrived in the United States on Wednesday, July 8, after serving on a 10-month deployment to Europe. The units arrived at Fort Bliss, Texas, where they will spend the… Read more »

Summer Fest plans taking shape

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Plans are being finalized for an event called Brown County Summer Fest, which will take place at the Brown County Fairgrounds Aug. 12-16. The event came about when the Brown County Commission voted on an unanimous recommendation from the Brown County Fair Board to postpone this year’s county fair. Brown County… Read more »

Summer Fest plans taking shape

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Plans are being finalized for an event called Brown County Summer Fest, which will take place at the Brown County Fairgrounds Aug. 12-16. The event came about when the Brown County Commission voted on an unanimous recommendation from the Brown County Fair Board to postpone this year’s county fair. Brown County… Read more »

Oglala Sioux Tribe suspends president, lifts lockdown

PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) — The Oglala Sioux Tribe has suspended its tribal president for 30 days and lifted a three-day lockdown he issued to stop the potential spread of COVID-19. The Rapid City Journal reports that the tribal council suspended President Julian Bear Runner during an emergency meeting. Council members were upset they could… Read more »

Oglala Sioux Tribe suspends president, lifts lockdown

PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) — The Oglala Sioux Tribe has suspended its tribal president for 30 days and lifted a three-day lockdown he issued to stop the potential spread of COVID-19. The Rapid City Journal reports that the tribal council suspended President Julian Bear Runner during an emergency meeting. Council members were upset they could… Read more »

Search continues for missing Pierre man

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The search for a missing 37 year-old Pierre man continues in the Missouri River.  The Stanley County Sheriff’s Office says officials are reducing the size of the search after talking it over with Lee Weber’s family. Weber, the Chief Deputy for the Hughes County Sheriff’s Office, dove into the river Friday… Read more »

Search continues for missing Pierre man

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The search for a missing 37 year-old Pierre man continues in the Missouri River.  The Stanley County Sheriff’s Office says officials are reducing the size of the search after talking it over with Lee Weber’s family. Weber, the Chief Deputy for the Hughes County Sheriff’s Office, dove into the river Friday… Read more »