PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Rail service along the Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern line across west central South Dakota is stalled as railroad officials consider repairs to a major washout under the R-C-P and E line east of Midland in Haakon County. Vice President of Corporate Communications Michael Williams says the washout happened last Wednesday,… Read more »
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Thune to speak at Boys State on Wednesday
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) will be in Aberdeen Wednesday, May 29, to address Boys State at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the Northern State University campus. Thune will be speaking at 1 p.m.
Rounds encourages state’s teens to believe in themselves and get involved
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Senator Mike Rounds is in South Dakota this week where he is speaking at Girls State in Vermillion and Boys State in Aberdeen. He said his message to the teenagers is to believe in themselves and get involved. Rounds is currently dealing with a variety of issues in Washington, including legislation… Read more »
Second person dies from injuries suffered in May 7 crash
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Press Release) – A second person has now died from injuries suffered in a May 7, 2019 two-vehicle crash south of Rapid City. James Broderick, 71, had sustained serious non-life threatening injuries in the crash and was taken to the Rapid City hospital. He died on Thursday, May 23. The accident occurred… Read more »
Pennington County officials warn of flooding
PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. (Press Release) – Water is running high and flooding is becoming a problem in many areas of the Southern Hills in Pennington County. Creeks in Hill City and Keystone are running out of their banks and onto roads and bridges. Several driveways are partially or totally submerged. Keystone has major flooding. Many… Read more »
Connect South Dakota grant awards announced
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Connect South Dakota, the state program designed to fund broadband projects in unserved and underserved areas across the state, recently awarded $5 million to its first grant recipients. The money was approved by legislators last March. The initial $5 million will leverage more than $11.4 million in project costs. “Sixty-five… Read more »
Woman kills pedestrian in Rapid City Walmart parking lot
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Police say an intoxicated driver intentionally struck and killed a pedestrian in a Walmart parking lot in Rapid City. The 48-year-old woman is being held on possible charges of first-degree murder and driving under the influence. Authorities say the crash happened shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday. First responders found the… Read more »
Possibility that Governor’s mansion could be fenced in
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Will the official residence of South Dakota’s Governor soon be fenced in? According to a document found on the OpenSD website the Office of the State Engineer on behalf of the state Bureau of Administration is requesting Statements of Interest from companies that would be willing to provide design services for… Read more »
Brookings teen wins international science competition for project on opioids
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — A Brookings High School student has captured the first-place award in an international science competition for his project aimed at fighting the opioid epidemic. Fourteen-year-old Aditya Tummala developed a gummy-like substance, similar to a gummy bear that would make an opioid pill tamper proof, meaning the medication couldn’t be crushed or… Read more »
Johnson looking for more answers from Ag Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The Trump Administration announced another round of payments to ag producers to make up for lost markets due to the trade war with China. While details are slim, this one will use tariff impacts per county and go to producers that get a crop in the ground. South Dakota Congressman Dusty… Read more »