PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has appointed M. Bridget Mayer to serve as judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. “Bridget has a strong history of serving her community and upholding the law,” said Noem. “Her background and experience have prepared her well for this position, and I’m confident she will be an excellent judge.”… Read more »
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Spring load limits to go into effect
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department announces that effective Thursday, March 28, 2019, spring load limits will be put in place. Businesses that need a business access permit or annual permit must apply for permits in order to comply with the load limit regulations.
Man rescued from Big Sioux River
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — First responders have rescued a man from a swollen river in Sioux Falls. Police say the man was spotted in the Big Sioux River about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday upstream from Falls Park. Capt. Jeff Garden says life-saving efforts were made, but he does not know the man’s condition. Garden also… Read more »
Pine Ridge Reservation dealing with impacts of flooding
PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) – Flooding that has hit parts of the Midwest hard has nearly paralyzed an American Indian reservation in southern South Dakota, swamping roads, trapping people in homes and cutting off water supplies to thousands. The situation on the sprawling Pine Ridge Reservation was improving Tuesday, but two weeks of severe flooding… Read more »
Officials continue to monitor Sioux Falls levee system
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSOO) – The levee system in Sioux Falls continues to be monitored visually for any possible weak points. Andy Berg is with the city of Sioux Falls. The bike trails remain closed for safety of the citizens and to allow the crews monitoring the levees to have open access to do their… Read more »
Rounds says President to move forward following Mueller Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KCCR) – With the Mueller Report out and behind him, President Donald is ready to move forward. The President said so much after having a lunch meeting Tuesday with Senate Republicans including South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds. Rounds says Republicans are ready to move forward, too. Rounds says the President feels vindicated. That… Read more »
Resolution rebukes Johnson for vote against emergency measure on border
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – When the South Dakota legislature convenes for the final day on Friday, the Senate State Affairs Committee will take up a resolution: “Rebuking Congressman Dusty Johnson for voting against President Trump’s emergency measure to secure the southern border.” Johnson says he is not too concerned. Johnson says there will be many… Read more »
Avon business destroyed in fire
AVON, S.D. (WNAX) – Firefighters from seven departments were called to a fire in Avon that destroyed a long-time business and threatened other buildings in the area. The fire call at Powers Furniture and Appliance was received about 7:30 Tuesday night. The Bon Homme County Sheriffs office says fire units from Avon, Tyndall, Tabor, Springfield,… Read more »
Representative says nursing homes need to look at business models
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators this year included a 10 percent increase in Medicaid funding for nursing home patients, which will be about an $18 million boost. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says Governor Kristi Noem also included $5 million in innovation grants. Hunhoff says it is one time money. Hunhoff, Vice Chair… Read more »
Pierre couples survive cruise ship ordeal
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Two Pierre couples plan to be home in a few days after surviving a cruise on extremely rough waters off the coast of Norway last weekend. Lowell and Karen Somsen and Vern and Jeanne (jean-ee) Olson were aboard the Viking Sky for a 12 day cruise to see the Northern… Read more »