ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The NSU School of Fine Arts presents Darci Bultema, soprano and Audrey Miller, clarinet in recital on Feb 20 at 7:30pm in the Krikac Auditorium on the NSU campus. The program features a premiere of the work “She Loves” by NSU music professor and Aberdeen University Civic Symphony conductor Christopher… Read more »
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Fatal Crash in Hutchinson County
PARKSTON, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died Tuesday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash south of Parkston. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family members. He was the only occupant. A 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe was northbound on South Dakota Highway 37 when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle… Read more »
Barn fire in Brookings County
AURORA, S.D. (KWAT) — A costly sheep barn fire occurred in rural Brookings County yesterday. Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring says fire departments from Brookings, Bruce, Sinai, Volga, Elkton and Aurora were called to the fire near Aurora (21610 478th Avenue) on Tuesday afternoon. Fifteen ewes and 17 lambs were killed in the fire. The barn… Read more »
Zoning bill to go before State Affairs Committee
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill proposed by Governor Kristi Noem to revise county zoning and appeals procedures will be heard by the Senate State Affairs Committee this morning. Committee member, Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton, says he is getting a lot of input. The bill would streamline the process used by counties to… Read more »
Bryant man re-elected as President of Corn Grower’s Association
BRYANT, S.D. (WNAX) – Doug Noem of Bryant has been re-elected as President of the South Dakota Corn Grower’s Association. He’s also serving on a National Corn Growers Committee and wants to focus on helping producers with their risk management decisions. He says crop insurance is a critical tool for producers and is also the… Read more »
Nurse for a Day set for Friday at Presentation College
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The final Nurse for a Day at Presentation College for this school year is set for Friday, Feb. 21. Jill Young, Administrative Assistant for Admissions at PC, talked about the event. She said students from as far away as California come to participate in Nurse for a Day. A big draw… Read more »
Tech schools preparing for name change
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — A name change is on the radar for South Dakota’s four technical institutes. Both houses of the South Dakota Legislature have passed a bill that will rename the institutes as colleges. The bill still requires the signature of Governor Noem. The prime House sponsor of that bill is Representative Hugh Bartels… Read more »
Bill to raise cost of SD driver’s license killed
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – A bill that would have raised the cost of a South Dakota driver’s license two dollars (to $30) was killed by the South Dakota House Transportation Committee Tuesday. The two-dollar increase would have gone to help support transit systems in South Dakota. Eight proponents testified in favor of the bill. Deputy… Read more »
Vaping Ban Killed
PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Health and Human Services Committee of the South Dakota Legislature kills a bill that would have banned all flavored vaping products in the state except for menthol and mint. The bill’s sponsor is Representative Carl Perry of Aberdeen. He says the flavors appeal to young people. Among the bill’s… Read more »
Update: Name released in crash south of Madison
MADISON, S.D. (Press Release) – A Wentworth, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Friday night in a one-vehicle crash south of Madison. A 2005 GMC Sierra was southbound on South Dakota Highway 19 when the driver lost control on the slippery roadway. The vehicle went into the ditch and rolled. The… Read more »