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 »
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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 »
Armed robbery leads to arrest
ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Press Release) – At approximately 11:16 pm on 02/17/2020 Aberdeen Police responded to the 1500 block of South Grant Street in reference to a report of armed robbery. The victim reported that he was robbed at gunpoint by an acquaintance in the 1700 block of South Lawson Street at or about 10:45… Read more »
Rally today in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Cheyenne River tribal members and other opponents to HB1117 (the so-called riot boosting bill) will be rallying around the State Capitol building in Pierre at 1pm (Central) today (Tuesday). According to information from the organizers, the rally is to show legislators and Gov. Kristi Noem what peaceful, purposeful assembly looks… Read more »
Man dies in grain bin in Brookings County
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KWAT) — Authorities with the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office are expected to release details today on a man who became trapped in a grain bin on Monday and died. Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring confirmed the fatality this morning, but would not release any other information until a news release is issued later today.… Read more »
Sara Evans coming to Brown County Fair
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Brown County Fair announced its first entertainer for this year’s event. Derek Ricci, BCF Manager, said that each act will get it’s own treatment this year. He said fans should be familiar with Evans. Ricci said that the next act will be announced on Tuesday, Feb. 25. He said he… Read more »
Fire destroys three Hot Springs businesses
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. (KXLG) – Officials in Hot Springs are dealing with a devastating Fire that began shortly after 8:30 last night. Frank Maynard is the Fall River County Emergency Management Director. He says the 911 call came in shortly at 8:36 last night. Maynard says that firefighters are on-scene and they will be for… Read more »
Fourth-grade student dies from flu-related complications
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A fourth-grade student in the Sioux Falls area has died from flu-related complications. West Central School District Superintendent Brad Berens says Rylon Anderson died Sunday after he was admitted to the hospital on Friday. Rylon had Influenza A. It was not immediately known if he had been vaccinated. Prior to… Read more »