BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Brookings Police are investigating a number of cases of unauthorized withdrawals from bank accounts. Assistant Police Chief Derrick Powers says 13 people have contacted police because of money being taken. In addition, there are reports of similar thefts from other area towns. The money is apparently being taken through the use… Read more »
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Searches to continue for missing girl in Black Hills
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA News) – A false rumor has been circulating, that the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office would be suspending further searches for Serenity Dennard, missing since February, when she ran away from the Children’s Home. Sheriff Kevin Thom (like HOME) on Tuesday told KOTA Radio that they have no intention of suspending the… Read more »
University campuses planning for upcoming fall term
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – University campuses across the state are quiet now but planning for the fall term is moving ahead rapidly. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they would like to build on their small enrollment gain last fall. Gestring says they are seeing smaller high school numbers in some of the… Read more »
Poverty Simulation event June 13 at K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – GROW South Dakota is hosting a Poverty Simulation event at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library. While the event is designed for people who work with the impoverished, it is really for everybody to help raise awareness of the day-to-day challenges of living in poverty,… Read more »
Group of South Dakotans experience Normandy
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – Three South Dakota men just returned home this week from Normandy, France where they participated in a “GoRuck” challenge. The GoRuck company promotes its brand of clothing by organizing and sponsoring “GoRuck challenges.” The events are based on Special Forces training exercises. The three South Dakota men who made up the… Read more »
Johnson says Congress should be more involved in tariff talks
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump says he is not bluffing over his threat to impose a five percent tariff on all imports from Mexico over their failure to stem the flow of immigrants over the U.S. border. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says Congress can and should become more involved. Johnson says tariffs should… Read more »
Three statutes to be unveiled on Trail of Governors
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Life size, bronze statues of three more governors will be unveiled next week in Pierre. The Trail of Governors Foundation will hold an unveiling ceremony Friday, June 14, at 10am at the South Dakota Capitol Rotunda. This year’s additions are Govs. Samuel Elrod (5th), Archie Gubbrud (22nd) and Dennis Daugaard… Read more »
Annual Bike Rodeo today at Aquatic Center
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Annual Bike Rodeo, sponsored by the Aberdeen Police Deparment, will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Aberdeen Aquatic Center south parking lot. The event will include bike inspections, an obstacle course and bike raffles. Officer Jordan Lemke of the Aberdeen Police Department talked about the details.… Read more »
Bumann named Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper Patrick Bumann, who colleagues praise for his hard work and dedication, has been named the 2018 South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year. Trooper Bumann, who is a member of the Sioux Falls squad, was honored during a Wednesday awards luncheon in Sioux Falls.… Read more »
South First Street to be closed to through traffic Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, South First St. will be closed to through traffic in the following areas for work on storm sewer lines: On South First St. from Railroad Ave. to Second Ave. S.W. and from Main Street to S. Second St. Work is expected… Read more »