News Category: Local News

Man suspected in fatal shooting arrested in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – Authorities say a man suspected in a fatal shooting in South Dakota was arrested in a Rapid City neighborhood after a brief standoff with law enforcement. The Rapid City Journal reports that 26-year-old Colton Bagola walked out of a house about 5:50 p.m. Friday and surrendered to police. Oglala Sioux… Read more »

Man suspected in fatal shooting arrested in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – Authorities say a man suspected in a fatal shooting in South Dakota was arrested in a Rapid City neighborhood after a brief standoff with law enforcement. The Rapid City Journal reports that 26-year-old Colton Bagola walked out of a house about 5:50 p.m. Friday and surrendered to police. Oglala Sioux… Read more »

Rapid City man facing five years in prison for tax evasion

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – A Rapid City real estate agent faces up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to tax evasion. The Rapid City Journal reports Joseph Bennington also must pay more than $124,000 in restitution to the IRS after not reporting $1.209,333 in income between 2008-2017. Court documents say Bennington didn’t… Read more »

Rapid City man facing five years in prison for tax evasion

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – A Rapid City real estate agent faces up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to tax evasion. The Rapid City Journal reports Joseph Bennington also must pay more than $124,000 in restitution to the IRS after not reporting $1.209,333 in income between 2008-2017. Court documents say Bennington didn’t… Read more »

Companies pay off lunch debt in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – Two South Dakota companies have paid off all lunch debt in the Pierre School District. Karber Construction and American Trust Insurance have eliminated a negative balance of about $2,300 in students’ meal accounts. Mandy Karber says that as a small business, they were simply looking for a way to give back.… Read more »

Companies pay off lunch debt in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – Two South Dakota companies have paid off all lunch debt in the Pierre School District. Karber Construction and American Trust Insurance have eliminated a negative balance of about $2,300 in students’ meal accounts. Mandy Karber says that as a small business, they were simply looking for a way to give back.… Read more »

Aberdeen businessman facing felony charges

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Travis C. Kiefer, Aberdeen businessman and property developer, is facing felony charges and is involved in a civil lawsuit. The 32-year-old man pleaded not guilty to felony charges of forgery, burglary, aiding abetting burglary, aiding abetting grand theft and grand theft. Kiefer owns the business Ease and also purchased the federal… Read more »

Aberdeen businessman facing felony charges

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Travis C. Kiefer, Aberdeen businessman and property developer, is facing felony charges and is involved in a civil lawsuit. The 32-year-old man pleaded not guilty to felony charges of forgery, burglary, aiding abetting burglary, aiding abetting grand theft and grand theft. Kiefer owns the business Ease and also purchased the federal… Read more »

Developmental Center in Redfield struggling to fill staff openings

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Developmental Center in Redfield continues to have difficulty filing staff openings. Governor Kristi Noem recommended in her budget to eliminate thirty jobs that have not been filled. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, a member of the Appropriations Committee, says they were updated on the situation at their last… Read more »

Developmental Center in Redfield struggling to fill staff openings

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Developmental Center in Redfield continues to have difficulty filing staff openings. Governor Kristi Noem recommended in her budget to eliminate thirty jobs that have not been filled. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, a member of the Appropriations Committee, says they were updated on the situation at their last… Read more »

Man suspected in Huron shooting arrested

HURON, S.D. (KOKK) – A man who is a suspect in a shooting Friday night in Huron has been arrested. An email from the Huron Police Department Sunday states that 20 year old Sa Law Htay is in custody and is charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer. Htay is… Read more »

Man suspected in Huron shooting arrested

HURON, S.D. (KOKK) – A man who is a suspect in a shooting Friday night in Huron has been arrested. An email from the Huron Police Department Sunday states that 20 year old Sa Law Htay is in custody and is charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer. Htay is… Read more »

State for pay for repairing Jamesville Bridge if deadline met

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton County Commission got some good news on paying for the repair of the Jamesville Bridge, but it comes with a catch. Commission Chairman Dan Klimisch says there is a very tight time line. Klimisch says fixing the bridge is at the top of the list. Klimisch says working over… Read more »

State for pay for repairing Jamesville Bridge if deadline met

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton County Commission got some good news on paying for the repair of the Jamesville Bridge, but it comes with a catch. Commission Chairman Dan Klimisch says there is a very tight time line. Klimisch says fixing the bridge is at the top of the list. Klimisch says working over… Read more »

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Haeder to chair committee with National Association of State Treasurers

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – South Dakota’s State Treasurer, Josh Haeder, will have the chance to promote an important campaign talking point with his appointment as chair to a Committee with the National Association of State Treasurers. The Huron native will serve as Chair of the Financial Education and Empowerment Committee. Haeder says enhanced financial literacy… Read more »

Haeder to chair committee with National Association of State Treasurers

Josh Haeder

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – South Dakota’s State Treasurer, Josh Haeder, will have the chance to promote an important campaign talking point with his appointment as chair to a Committee with the National Association of State Treasurers. The Huron native will serve as Chair of the Financial Education and Empowerment Committee. Haeder says enhanced financial literacy… Read more »

Nominatons being accepted for Community Champions Awards

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Nominations are being accepted for the upcoming Community Champions Awards Luncheon which till take place on Feb. 11. Gail Ochs, President of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, talked about the event. She said now is the time to submit nominations for the luncheon. Ochs the awards are presented in a… Read more »

Nominatons being accepted for Community Champions Awards

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Nominations are being accepted for the upcoming Community Champions Awards Luncheon which till take place on Feb. 11. Gail Ochs, President of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, talked about the event. She said now is the time to submit nominations for the luncheon. Ochs the awards are presented in a… Read more »

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Lottery tickets not suitable gift for minors

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Scratch lottery tickets can be a fun gift, the South Dakota Lottery reminds players they’re not suitable gifts for minors. In partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling, the South Dakota Lottery says providing scratch tickets to minors is risky. Research shows problem gambling can be established at a… Read more »

Lottery tickets not suitable gift for minors

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PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Scratch lottery tickets can be a fun gift, the South Dakota Lottery reminds players they’re not suitable gifts for minors. In partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling, the South Dakota Lottery says providing scratch tickets to minors is risky. Research shows problem gambling can be established at a… Read more »