News Category: Local News

Hornaman featured artist at PC Wein Gallery

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) –Presentation College is pleased to announce the new Wein Gallery exhibit by Aberdeen artist, Molly Hornaman. The show, entitled “Color Me Happy” is full of vibrant paintings of a variety of animals. Molly is known for her ‘Pico’ paintings, which started as a result of a friend’s Chihuahua who passed away.… Read more »

Hornaman featured artist at PC Wein Gallery

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) –Presentation College is pleased to announce the new Wein Gallery exhibit by Aberdeen artist, Molly Hornaman. The show, entitled “Color Me Happy” is full of vibrant paintings of a variety of animals. Molly is known for her ‘Pico’ paintings, which started as a result of a friend’s Chihuahua who passed away.… Read more »

Highway Patrol out in full force this weekend

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Lots of people are expected to be on the roads this holiday weekend and the South Dakota Highway Patrol is gearing up to handle the increase. Superintendent Colonel Rick Miller says there is a lot going on this weekend. Miller says people need to pay attention to the road in front… Read more »

Highway Patrol out in full force this weekend

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Lots of people are expected to be on the roads this holiday weekend and the South Dakota Highway Patrol is gearing up to handle the increase. Superintendent Colonel Rick Miller says there is a lot going on this weekend. Miller says people need to pay attention to the road in front… Read more »

Missouri man facing charges after shooting gun in Pierre hotel

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A 37-year-old Jefferson City, Mo., man faces charges after shooting a gun in a Pierre hotel early Wednesday morning. Information from the Pierre Police Department says Central South Dakota Communications dispatch received several reports of a gun shot inside a hotel in the 900 block of W. Sioux Avenue around… Read more »

Missouri man facing charges after shooting gun in Pierre hotel

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A 37-year-old Jefferson City, Mo., man faces charges after shooting a gun in a Pierre hotel early Wednesday morning. Information from the Pierre Police Department says Central South Dakota Communications dispatch received several reports of a gun shot inside a hotel in the 900 block of W. Sioux Avenue around… Read more »

Passenger numbers strong at Pierre Regional Airport

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Passenger numbers at the Pierre Regional Airport continue to be strong under the guidance of SkyWest Airlines operating as United Express. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says enplanements continue to impress. Huizenga says if passenger trends continue the city should easily surpass 10,000 enplanements which opens the… Read more »

Passenger numbers strong at Pierre Regional Airport

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Passenger numbers at the Pierre Regional Airport continue to be strong under the guidance of SkyWest Airlines operating as United Express. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says enplanements continue to impress. Huizenga says if passenger trends continue the city should easily surpass 10,000 enplanements which opens the… Read more »

Rounds says support for his family overwhelming

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Senator Mike Rounds usually talks policy and politics, but right now, he has more important things on his mind. His wife, Jean, is battling cancer.   Rounds tells Kelo Radio’s It’s Your Business Show that the support for his family has been overwhelming, from across the political spectrum and from… Read more »

Rounds says support for his family overwhelming

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Senator Mike Rounds usually talks policy and politics, but right now, he has more important things on his mind. His wife, Jean, is battling cancer.   Rounds tells Kelo Radio’s It’s Your Business Show that the support for his family has been overwhelming, from across the political spectrum and from… Read more »

Yankton man identified in motorcycle-vehicle crash

YANKTON, S.D. (Press Release) – A Yankton, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday afternoon in Yankton. A 2013 Honda Civic was westbound on South Dakota Highway 50 and attempted to make a left-hand turn south onto Adkins Drive. The vehicle collided… Read more »

Yankton man identified in motorcycle-vehicle crash

YANKTON, S.D. (Press Release) – A Yankton, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday afternoon in Yankton. A 2013 Honda Civic was westbound on South Dakota Highway 50 and attempted to make a left-hand turn south onto Adkins Drive. The vehicle collided… Read more »

Public Safety officials remind citizens to stay safe over July Fourth holiday

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota Department of Public Safety officials remind citizens to make sure the anticipated fun of this week’s July Fourth holiday does not turn tragic. This year’s Fourth of July traffic reporting period covers 102 hours from 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, to midnight, Sunday, July 7. During the 30-hour… Read more »

Public Safety officials remind citizens to stay safe over July Fourth holiday

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota Department of Public Safety officials remind citizens to make sure the anticipated fun of this week’s July Fourth holiday does not turn tragic. This year’s Fourth of July traffic reporting period covers 102 hours from 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, to midnight, Sunday, July 7. During the 30-hour… Read more »

No fireworks allowed in parts of Black Hills

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA News) – President Trump last week credited himself for returning the fireworks show to Mt. Rushmore, and queried why they had been cancelled, saying “no one seems to know why”….but many South Dakotans know why. It wasn’t that long ago that all kinds of activity throughout the Hills had been prohibited… Read more »

No fireworks allowed in parts of Black Hills

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA News) – President Trump last week credited himself for returning the fireworks show to Mt. Rushmore, and queried why they had been cancelled, saying “no one seems to know why”….but many South Dakotans know why. It wasn’t that long ago that all kinds of activity throughout the Hills had been prohibited… Read more »

Johnson visits Dakota Arms factory, Fort Meade in Sturgis

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson got a tour of the Dakota Arms factory in Sturgis Tuesday. Dakota Arms staff showed Johnson how ammunition is made and the step by step process to making a firearm. Johnson says he enjoyed his first-hand look at how they are made right here in the… Read more »

Johnson visits Dakota Arms factory, Fort Meade in Sturgis

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson got a tour of the Dakota Arms factory in Sturgis Tuesday. Dakota Arms staff showed Johnson how ammunition is made and the step by step process to making a firearm. Johnson says he enjoyed his first-hand look at how they are made right here in the… Read more »

New law eliminates need for concealed carry permit

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A new law effective this week in South Dakota eliminates the need for a permit to carry a concealed pistol. South Dakota is the 14th state to enact such a law for both residents and visitors. Pennington County Capt. Marty Graves tells KOTA-TV he thinks it’s a good thing for gun… Read more »

New law eliminates need for concealed carry permit

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A new law effective this week in South Dakota eliminates the need for a permit to carry a concealed pistol. South Dakota is the 14th state to enact such a law for both residents and visitors. Pennington County Capt. Marty Graves tells KOTA-TV he thinks it’s a good thing for gun… Read more »