ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University’s new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is looking forward to getting to know the campus community, working on academic program development and advocating for experiential learning. Dr. Michael Wanous started last week at Northern and said his first goals include meeting people, learning how processes… Read more »
News Category: Local News
Girl identified in Cherry Creek accident
CHERRY CREEK, S.D. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a 5-year-old girl whose body was recovered from a swollen creek in north-central South Dakota. The FBI identifies the girl as Ariya Huapapi. Ziebach County Sheriff Gary Cudmore says the girl was reported missing Tuesday after she had reportedly been playing in Cherry Creek.… Read more »
Mobridge residents remembered following highway accident
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A small South Dakota town has been hit hard by the deaths of two people who drove into a hole that appeared in a dark North Dakota highway after a flash flood washed through. Jim Vanderwal, 65, and Trudy Peterson, 60, both of Mobridge, South Dakota, were retrieved Tuesday from the… Read more »
Missouri River runoff to be second highest ever
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is continuing to provide weekly updates on the status of the Missouri River as the river and its tributaries remain at or over flood stage in many locations below Gavins Point Dam. Hydrologist Kevin Lowe with the National Weather Service says rain chances remain unchanged… Read more »
Water still rising in some parts of South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – While rivers and lakes in the central part of South Dakota are slowly receding after well over two feet of snow and heavy rainfalls earlier this year, other parts of the state are still dealing with the aftermath of flooding. Gov. Kristi Noem says in some areas the water is… Read more »
Highway Patrol wants good relationship with local law enforcement
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The new Superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol says they want to be good partners with local law enforcement. Colonel Rick Miller says they can bring extra resources to county sheriffs and police departments. Miller says he is quickly becoming familiar with the legal side of the highway patrol. Miller… Read more »
Unspoken to be in concert at The Abbey of the Hills July 21
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Unspoken will be performing an acoustic outdoor concert on Sunday, July 21 at The Abbey of the Hills in Marvin (located between Summit and Milbank). The Christian band has sold more than 100,000 copies, including four top 10 singles and a number one hit. Amanda Arndt, Events Coordinator for The Abbey… Read more »
Small Business Administration can also provide flood recovery help
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – While much of the attention has been on the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the programs they provide, there are other agencies working on flood disaster recovery. Roger Busch with the Small Business Administration, says they are able to provide loans to more than businesses. Busch says once a person registers… Read more »
Former editor looks at plight of newspapers
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – It’s no secret that newspapers across the country and here in South Dakota have been struggling in recent years. An article in the Atlantic Business magazine stated that print newspapers have been in decline for more than 15 years. The article continued saying it isn’t breaking news or a violent explosion,… Read more »
Pierre commission looking to amend gun ordinance for security officers
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Pierre City Commission is looking to amend a city ordinance to allow merchant security officers the ability to carry a firearm. Police Chief Jason Jones says the change is being brought to the Commission after the permit-less concealed carry firearms law took effect July 1. Jones says a Pierre-based merchant… Read more »