PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The state’s new “Meth, we’re on it” campaign got the attention of members of the legislature’s Executive Board. At the end of a briefing with Craig Price, head of the Department of Public Safety, Senator Brock Greenfield of Clark said he has been hearing from people in his district. Greenfield asked… Read more »
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South Dakota man arrested following high-speed chase in Nebraska
LAUREL, Neb. (WNAX) – Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, working with the Cedar and Antelope County Sheriff’s Offices and the Laurel and Randolph Police Departments apprehended a subject following a pursuit Monday morning in northeast Nebraska. At approximately 8:15 a.m. Monday, troopers were informed that the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office was in pursuit of… Read more »
Rural Sturgis Ambulance Group raises enough funds for service until vote
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – The Rural Sturgis Ambulance Group reached their goal and on Monday night, turned in the remaining $20,000 to cover ambulance service to the rural areas until a vote can be held in March. The city of Sturgis had already received a $10,000 payment from the group. The city earlier this year… Read more »
Presentation College makes donation to Avera 3D mammogram program
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Presentation College Saints are proud to present a check for more than $2,000 to the Avera St. Luke’s Foundation, in support of Avera’s 3D mammogram program. Multiple teams participated in fundraising efforts during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Led by PC Volleyball coaches and players, the Saints held various… Read more »
Road to be closed for sewer repair
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for sewer repair: 1st Avenue NE from North Penn to North Dakota St. Work is expected to last the entire day on Wednesday. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »
Sioux Falls man accidentally fires gun inside his pants pocket
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls police say an intoxicated man escaped injury when he accidentally fired his gun inside his pants pocket. The 24-year-old Sioux Falls man was arrested Monday for reckless discharge of a weapon and possession of a gun while intoxicated. Police say officers heard a gunshot and responded to a… Read more »
Sioux Falls among first cities to have 5G service
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Sioux Falls will be among the first cities in the country to have 5G broadband cell service go online. South Dakota Senator John Thune has been pushing for the upgrades and says it is becoming a matter of national security. Thune says the U.S. won the race to 4G and all… Read more »
Aberdeen man dies in hunting-related accident
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A 32-year-old Aberdeen man died in a hunting-related accident on Saturday, Nov. 16, according to the Tripp County Sheriff’s Office. Matthew Weidner, of Aberdeen, was identified as the victim. The incident, which occurred in Tripp County, is still under investigation.
Johnson retiring as Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry Dept.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A man who has played a key role in the development of Aberdeen for the better part of four decades is putting in his final hours of work this week. Doug Johnson, Director of the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, is retiring after nearly 40 years with the city. There… Read more »
Hemp, marijuana could attract major attention during upcoming session
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – There could be a lot of attention on industrial hemp and marijuana in South Dakota next year. Legislators in a summer study are working on another industrial hemp bill, while two petition drives have been turned in that would legalize some uses of marijuana. Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber… Read more »