SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Police say some human remains have been discovered along the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls. Two fishermen found the remains Wednesday night and called officers to an area north of the Farmer’s Market in Falls Park. Police are investigating.
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Meth continues to be number one illegal drug in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The battle against illegal drugs continues in South Dakota, but the sources are changing. Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says meth is still number one. Ravnsborg says not much meth is being cooked up in local labs. Ravnsborg says they are starting to see more fentanyl. Ravnsborg says he will be working… Read more »
Thune hoping campaign doesn’t get in the way of legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The announcement from President Trump this week that he is officially running for re-election and 20 some democrats pursuing the same office means “Campaign 2020” is underway. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he worries that all the rhetoric could derail important legislation. Thune says he is concerned the USMCA trade… Read more »
Sales and Use Tax Rebate Program provides incentive for livestock development
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota’s new Sales and Use Tax Rebate Program is an incentive for livestock development, not a bribe. That’s according to South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Kim Vanneman. The sales and use tax rebate programs are available through the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and new Ag Development Division. Although… Read more »
Chamber accepting nominations for ABBY Awards
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Nominations are being sought for the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 25th annual ABBY Awards. The awards banquet will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Dakota Event Center. Anyone may nominate a business or organization in the following categories by calling the Chamber at 605-225-2860, emailing info@aberdeen-chamber.com or by… Read more »
FEMA officials helping people looking for assistance
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has set up disaster recovery centers in several locations. At the Yankton center, Edwin Pabon is helping people looking for individual assistance. Pabon says there is an important first step. Pabon says they can also advise people on their recovery options. Pabon says the process can… Read more »
Mobile Food Pantry at Freedom Church Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Pantry will be at Freedom Church, 516 Production St. on Tuesday, June 25. Food will be handed out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The food pantry delivers items about every six weeks, always on a Tuesday, according to Brian Marcuson, Coordinator of the local… Read more »
Wife of Senator Rounds to undergo cancer treatment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) – South Dakota U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds says his wife Jean is beginning treatment for cancer. Rounds, a Republican, said in a prepared statement Tuesday that Jean Rounds was diagnosed with “a malignant high-grade aggressive tumor” after tests over several weeks. The statement said Jean Rounds’ tumor was near her sciatic nerve.… Read more »
Former South Dakota prison associate warden suing corrections officials
YANKTON, S.D. (AP) — The former associate warden at the South Dakota prison in Yankton is suing corrections officials claiming she was forced from her job after complaining about a hostile work environment. Jennifer Stanwick-Klimek was placed on indefinite administrative leave in March of 2018 shortly after she was interviewed by human resources officials investigating… Read more »
Ringneck Energy now fully operational
ONIDA, S.D. (WNAX) – Ringneck Energy’s ethanol plant near Onida, South Dakota is now fully operational. They broke ground four years ago and the plant is now turning 80,000 bushels of corn a day into 225,000 gallons of ethanol. Ringneck CEO, President and Chairman Walt Wendlund says they take pride in a fully trained staff… Read more »