YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Business groups had to play defense at times during this year’s legislative session. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says some gun related issues could have created problems for their members. Owen says they backed a bill allowing people to take driver’s license tests in… Read more »
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Dinner in the Dark event Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired will host Dinner in the Dark on Tuesday night on the campus of Northern State. The event, which is sold out, features people trying to eat a meal while blindfolded, according to Jodi Carlsgaard, Committee Member of Dinner in the Dark.… Read more »
Recent storm causes variety of damage to power lines in southern South Dakota
MARION, S.D. (WNAX) – Southeastern Electric was among the rural coops that dealt with power outages caused by last week’s blizzard. Manager Brad Schardin says they had their hands full for a few days. Schardin says they found a variety of damages. Schardin says they made some temporary fixes and will have to go back… Read more »
Thune says release of Mueller report will satisfy most people, but not everybody
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – South Dakota Senator John Thune says, even though the conclusions by the Mueller investigation stated there was no collusion in the 2016 trump campaign, the question of obstruction will most likely continue to be debated and discussed. Senator Thune also responded to another finding in the report wherein Mueller said, although… Read more »
Severe Weather Awareness Week April 22-26
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – There is still snow on the ground, but South Dakota officials say the time is now to start preparing for this summer’s eventual severe weather. Next week, April 22-26, has been designated as Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota. Tina Titze, director of the South Dakota Office of Emergency… Read more »
Nine new troopers added to South Dakota Highway Patrol
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – As squeeks from their polished, shiny new leather duty gear echoed through the South Dakota Capitol Rotunda Thursday, nine freshly minted South Dakota Highway Patrol troopers gathered for a delayed graduation ceremony Thursday. Major Rick Miller told the family members in attendance to continue to support the troopers as they depart… Read more »
Advisory board to look at parking issue in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (DBE Radio Group) – The new proposed parking plan in Rapid City will be overseen by a parking advisory board as the plan is now going to be studied some more and more input will be taken. But City leaders at the regular Monday night City Council meeting expressed their support for… Read more »
Storm spotter training class April 29
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The National Weather Service and Brown County Emergency Management will be hosting storm spotter training class. This class will cover topics discussing severe thunderstorms that produce damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes and flash floods. Other types of severe weather and lightning safety will also be discussed. This class is free… Read more »
Shrine Circus at Civic Arena today through Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Annual Yelduz Shrine Circus is back in town. Shows will run today through Saturday at the Aberdeen Civic Arena. Ringmaster Andre McClain is excited about this year’s show. There will be seven total shows in all, according to Devin Reints of the Yelduz Shriners. He said this is the Yelduz… Read more »
B-25 bomber making stops across South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – In commemoration of the 77th anniversary (April 18, 2019) of the Doolittle Raid during WWII, a B-25 bomber is making stops across South Dakota this week– including in Pierre Wednesday morning. John Mollison is the communications director for the South Dakota Air and Space Museum. He says the Doolittle Raid… Read more »