FORT THOMPSON, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota Highway Patrol troopers and the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe will work together to keep people safe at this weekend’s Crow Creek Dakota Nation Pow Wow. Once again this year, Highway Patrol troopers have been invited by the tribe to work with tribal officers to enforce tribal laws… Read more »
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Help available for those dealing with rural stress
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Farming and ranching have always been challenging jobs with part of the success or failure of an operation dependent on some things producers can’t control– such as weather, market volatility and global trade wars. With expenses going up and incomes going down, Capital Area Counseling Service CEO Dennis Pfrimmer (frim-er)… Read more »
Northern State seeking friendship families for international students
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University’s International Friendship Family Program is taking applications for families to share their American experience while making students feel welcome in our community. Through the NSU Friendship Family Program, international students spend time with their “Friendship Family” doing family things at least once a month and keep in… Read more »
Total of 10 men arrested in undercover sting at rally
STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — Federal court records show 10 men were arrested in an undercover sting operation targeting people using the internet to meet minors for sex at the Sturgis motorcycle rally. The sting conducted this month involved law enforcement posing as girls and a boy age 15. The Rapid City Journal says it was… Read more »
Brown County Commissioners looking at budget solutions
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Brown County Commissioners are faced with a $4 million gap between requests and revenue. At a Tuesday meeting, talks focused on ways to close that budget gap including the possibility of closing the Juvenile Detention Center and an opt-out, which would have to come to a public vote. The commissioners… Read more »
Man pleads not guilty to threatening federal prosecutor
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A 36-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges he threatened to kill a federal prosecutor and burn down a South Dakota courthouse during a courtroom outburst. Steven Shane McCann entered his plea Tuesday in federal court in Rapid City. McCann faces one count of threatening to murder a federal… Read more »
Yankton Sioux Tribe asking for help with flooding
LAKE ANDES, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton Sioux Tribe is asking Governor Kristi Noem and the State of South Dakota to do something to help with flooding from Lake Andes. The lake has risen substantially since the March storms and flooded Highways 18 – 281 and 50. The tribe is asking the state to help… Read more »
Colorado man dies of injuries sustained in motorcycle crash
JOHNSON SIDING, S.D. (Press Release) – A Yuma, CO man has died of injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 near Johnson Siding. A 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide was northbound on Norris Peak Road when the driver lost control while approaching a bridge. The motorcycle eventually slid into a ditch… Read more »
Aqua Addicts providing adaptive ski event Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Aqua Addicts Ski Team is hosting an adaptive ski event on Saturday, Aug 17 at Dahme Lake just south of town. Skiing will start at 10 a.m. Todd Thorson, Show Director for the Aqua Addicts, said the event provides a way for those with disabilities to enjoy the water.… Read more »
Board to look at redistricting in Meade County
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – The head of the South Dakota Department of Education plans to visit with the Meade 46-1 School Board next month to discuss a proposed redistricting plan for the rural areas. The planned visit by Dr. Ben Jones follows a request by three board members from the rural area who want their… Read more »