PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today appointed Rachel Rasmussen to serve as judge for the Second Judicial Circuit. “Rachel’s tenure of service in law has equipped her well for this position,” said Noem. “She has exposure to a wide range of legal matters, and her legal experience has aided her successful transition… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release): Beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, water will be off in the vicinity of the following area to replace a water valve:           2nd Avenue NE from N Washington St to N Kline St  The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will be in Eagle Butte on Wednesday to meet with Four Bands Community Fund and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. He will later travel to Mobridge to host an “Inside Scoop with Dusty.” Johnson will meet with Four Bands Community Fund from 10 to 11… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook post) – On Aug. 22, 2019 the Drug Task Force initiated an investigation into the distribution of marijuana. The execution of a search warrant resulted in the discovery and seizure of 6.99 pounds (111 ounces) of high-grade marijuana. Conservatively, this marijuana has a street value of approximately $10,000 locally. There was… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The South Dakota Supreme Court is hearing an appeal today from a Pierre man convicted of killing his wife 13 years ago. Tami Reay (ray-uh) was reported missing by her lover, a co-worker at a retail outlet, when she failed to show up for work in early February 2006. Brad… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Three people from Sioux Falls have been identified as those who died in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday afternoon west of Sioux Falls. A 2005 Pontiac Vibe was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 42, between 466th Avenue and 467th Avenue, when it crossed the center line and collided… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (WNAX) – With the September forecasts trending cooler than normal, there is growing concern about an early frost. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says there are no signs of an unseasonable freeze. Edwards says all the moisture over the past 18 months could help protect against an early frost. The normal frost… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX): The backers of a petition drive for a constitutional amendment to allow a casino in Yankton are backing away from the plan. Nancy Wenande, C.E.O. of Yankton Area Progressive Growth, says they want to focus on other developments now. Wenande says there needs to be a change in attitude from state government.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Federal Communications Commission has authorized over $4.9 billion in support over the next 10 years to expand and maintain affordable rural broadband service. South Dakota is set to get the largest amount at over $705 million. Greg Dean, with the South Dakota Telecommunications Association, says it will be a big… Read more »

AVON, S.D. (WNAX) – The “Special Education Interim Legislative Committee” will meet again today in Pierre. The committee is looking at the increasing demands and costs of special education for public schools. One presentation will be on full funding of the federal I.D.E.A., or Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Committee member, Avon Superintendent Tom Culver,… Read more »