LETCHER, S.D. (Press Release) – Names have been released of the two people who died last Thursday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash northeast of Letcher. A 2000 Mack Truck CH600 garbage truck was northbound on Highway 37 near the James River bridge when the vehicle left the roadway to the right. Based on the initial… Read more »
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Rounds monitoring flood situation along Missouri River
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Flood waters continue in engorge the Missouri River and could be for a while. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has kept a close eye on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers management of the Missouri since the 2011 flood. He says flooding chances are a long way from being over. Rounds… Read more »
Aberdeen man convicted of felony aggravated assault, drug possession
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — An Aberdeen man who was shot twice by a police officer in 2016 has been convicted of felony aggravated assault and drug possession. Authorities said Officer Ty Reinke shot 23-year-old Ehkhu Poe in the chest and arm after Poe had threatened some family members and charged the officer with a knife… Read more »
Sirens sound to warn Blunt residents of flood threat
BLUNT, S.D. (KCCR) – The town of Blunt in Hughes County is fighting to keep Medicine Creek out of city limits. Mayor Bryce Chambers says sirens were sounded late Thursday night to warn residents of the threat Chambers says they are not ordering mandatory or voluntary evacuations but that could change depending on conditions. Those… Read more »
Groups want Congress to fully fund Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A coalition of ag groups led by the American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union wants Congress to fully fund the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network in next year’s budget. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says more money for mental health services is badly needed in rural… Read more »
Senator expects hemp issue to return to legislature next year
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Authorizing the production of industrial hemp seemed to get the attention of the 2019 session of the South Dakota legislature. Bills to allow hemp passed both chambers before Governor Kristi Noem derailed it with a veto. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion supported the authorization. Rusch says he expects the issue to… Read more »
Cwach has learning experience in first legislative session
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says his first legislative session in Pierre was a learning experience, which he tried to put to good use. Cwach says despite some bills falling short, he plans to bring them back next year. Cwach, a Democrat, says he promised new ideas. Cwach says he didn’t… Read more »
Northern State spring concert Sunday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Northern State University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will come together to present their spring choral concert, titled “Farewells and Thanks,” at 3 p.m. March 31 in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. The Chamber Singers will open the concert with Thomas Marley’s “Fire, Fire”… Read more »
Legislators to gather for final day of session
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – As legislators return to Pierre Friday for the final day of the 2019 session, some members are saying it was a successful session. House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte. Qualm says despite the big boost in money for nursing homes, not all of them will stay open. Qualm says nursing… Read more »
Storm spotter training class April 18
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 »