PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today announced that the 2020 Governor’s Hunt and Sportsmen’s Showcase will be based out of the Sioux Falls Convention Center. “Over the years, the Governor’s Hunt has brought thousands of business leaders to our state to experience both our pheasant habitat and our business habitat,” said Noem. “By… Read more »
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Teen from Reva identified in fatal crash
REVA, S.D. (Press Release) – A 17-year-old male from Reva has been identified as the person who died last Wednesday in a one-vehicle crash near Reva. A 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup was westbound on Sorum Road, east of the intersection with South Dakota Highway 79, when the driver, Jaxon Klempel, lost control. The vehicle… Read more »
Water to be off, traffic reduced to one lane on S. State St. Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, the water will be off in the following area to install water lines: South State Street from 12th Avenue SE to to 14th Avenue SE The Public Works department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and… Read more »
Mobridge lifeguard honored for lifesaving action
MOBRIDGE, S.D. (Press Release) – On July 11, 2018, Geneva Wollman called on her American Red Cross CPR training to save the life of a 3-year-old girl found at the bottom of the pool at the Mobridge Aquatic Center. She dove in and brought the child to the surface. The toddler was not breathing, and… Read more »
Noem pleased that Trump approves state’s request for Presidential Disaster Declaration
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is pleased that President Trump has approved the State’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration. This will allow federal money to be used to help citizens and local governmental entities recover from property damage sustained during the statewide winter weather and flooding this spring. The President signed… Read more »
Humboldt man identified in fatal crash northeast of Colman
COLMAN, S.D. (Press Release) – A Humboldt, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died last Wednesday in a one-vehicle crash northeast of Colman. A 2017 Ford F-250 pickup was southbound on Interstate 29 when it left the roadway to the left, collided with a guard rail and rolled over the bridge. The… Read more »
Rapid City woman who used pepper spray on son avoids prison time
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A Rapid City woman who used pepper spray on her 11-year-old son won’t spend any time in prison if she follows terms of her probation. Thirty-three-year-old Ashley Ellis could have been sentenced to five years in prison. A judge instead gave her four years in prison, but suspended the entire… Read more »
One of three shot in Sioux Falls has died
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Police say one of three people shot in Sioux Falls on Saturday has died. Capt. Blaine Larsen says 42-year-old Larry Carr Jr., of Sioux Falls, died Monday morning. Carr was shot in the torso. Another man shot in the torso has been released from the hospital and the third victim,… Read more »
Johnson says hidden issues in spending bills
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The Ag Appropriations bill passed out of committee last week, sets aside $24 billion for ag spending, four percent more than last year and $5 billion over the budget request. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says there are issues hidden in each spending bill. Johnson says they need more debate on… Read more »
One killed in crash south of Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash south of Watertown. Names of the deceased and the other person involved are not being released pending notification of family. A 1996 GMC Yukon was westbound on South Dakota Highway 22 when it made an illegal lane change to cross U.S.… Read more »