WATERTOWN, S.D. (Press Release) – Gov. Kristi Noem activated 13 members of the South Dakota Army National Guard to help distribute water to communities on the Pine Ridge Reservation after recent floodwaters have washed out a county rural waterline. The Soldiers from Watertown-based Company A, 139th Brigade Support Battalion, will provide drinkable water to those… Read more »
News Category: Local News
Bodies of missing men found in James River
LETCHER, S.D. – Two people died Thursday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash northeast of Letcher. Names of the two men involved are not being released pending notification of family members. 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.… Read more »
Pierre woman identified in fatal crash east of Blunt
BLUNT, S.D. (Press Release) – A Pierre, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died in a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon east of Blunt. A 2016 Jeep Compass was eastbound on U.S. Highway 14 when it drifted into the path of a westbound 2012 Kenworth W900 semi-truck tractor trailer. The two vehicles collided.… Read more »
Dog rescued from Missouri River Thursday night
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Pierre Fire Department Rescue Squad and other area first responders helped recover a dog from the Missouri River Thursday night. Pierre Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Paula Tronvold says units were dispatched just after 8 p.m. to the Oahe Downstream Recreation Area located just south of the Oahe Dam. The… Read more »
Gov. Noem says federal programs available to help livestock producers
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – While much of eastern South Dakota was dealing with heavy rain and flooding, last weeks storm turned into a blizzard in the central and western parts of the state. Governor Kristi Noem says they haven’t gotten many details on livestock losses. Noem says there are some federal programs to help livestock… Read more »
Senator Nelson files complaints against four law enforcement officials
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Four sworn complaints were recently filed with the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office Law Enforcement Officer Standards & Training Commission seeking the immediate and permanent revocation of law enforcement certifications of Brown County Sheriff Mark Milbrandt (R), Brown County Chief Deputy David Lunzman (R), former Brown County Deputy Ross Erickson,… Read more »
Bridge closed south of Brandon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation has closed the bridge on Highway 11 over Split Rock Creek located about two-and-a-half miles south of Brandon. Southbound traffic on Highway 11 is being detoured to Madison Street and northbound traffic is being detoured on Highway 42. The water levels of Split Rock Creek… Read more »
Sioux Falls Diocese posts names of clergy members alleged of sexual abuse
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A second South Dakota diocese has released the names of clergy members with substantiated allegations of sexual abuse against a minor. The Sioux Falls Diocese posted the names of 11 clergy members on its website Wednesday. The website says the allegations were substantiated by law enforcement or the diocese, or… Read more »
Leadership Aberdeen class graduating Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Leadership Class of 2019 will have a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, March 26. The event will take place at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. More than two dozen individuals comprise this year’s class, the 32nd since the program began. Gail Ochs, President of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce,… Read more »
Chamber leader shares thoughts on this year’s legislature
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The 2019 session of the South Dakota legislature was unique by ending with a marathon day and night session and adjourning around 3 a.m. last Wednesday. Long time observer Dave Owen says ultimately each legislature has to figure out how to govern. Owen says state government has to cover the basics.… Read more »