News Category: Local News

Alley between Washington & Jay Str closed for storm sewer repairs

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00am on Friday, October 14th, 2022, the following alley will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer repairs: Alley between S. Washington St & S. Jay St. Between 6th Avenue SE & 7th Avenue SE Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.  Work… Read more »

Alley between Washington & Jay Str closed for storm sewer repairs

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00am on Friday, October 14th, 2022, the following alley will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer repairs: Alley between S. Washington St & S. Jay St. Between 6th Avenue SE & 7th Avenue SE Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.  Work… Read more »

Pheasant hunting season begins Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The opening day of South Dakota’s 2022 traditional pheasant hunting season is Saturday. It’s practically a holiday in these parts. There aren’t big changes for this year’s season. A year ago, a couple of state laws were massaged to allow for earlier hunting in the first couple weeks of the season… Read more »

Pheasant hunting season begins Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The opening day of South Dakota’s 2022 traditional pheasant hunting season is Saturday. It’s practically a holiday in these parts. There aren’t big changes for this year’s season. A year ago, a couple of state laws were massaged to allow for earlier hunting in the first couple weeks of the season… Read more »

Windy conditions in central South Dakota this week

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- It’s been a blustery few days across central South Dakota. Weatherology meteorologist Michael Karow says some gusts were clocked at over 60mph. He says the windy conditions will continue today. Pierre’s forecast shows an expected high of 55 degrees with northwesterly winds at 20-25mph today.

Windy conditions in central South Dakota this week

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- It’s been a blustery few days across central South Dakota. Weatherology meteorologist Michael Karow says some gusts were clocked at over 60mph. He says the windy conditions will continue today. Pierre’s forecast shows an expected high of 55 degrees with northwesterly winds at 20-25mph today.

2022 SD Holistic Health Fair coming this Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday is the 1st annual South Dakota Holistic Health Fair. Health & Wellness Coach Jess Nilson talks about what holistic living is. Nilson talks about the event that will take place at the Ramkota Hotel on Saturday. Nilson talks about some of the vendors that are scheduled to be there.… Read more »

2022 SD Holistic Health Fair coming this Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday is the 1st annual South Dakota Holistic Health Fair. Health & Wellness Coach Jess Nilson talks about what holistic living is. Nilson talks about the event that will take place at the Ramkota Hotel on Saturday. Nilson talks about some of the vendors that are scheduled to be there.… Read more »

Reports of false alarm shootings at schools all across South Dakota

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Authorities this morning responded to a report of an active shooter at Mitchell High School.  Dispatch received the call at around 9:20 AM.  Mitchell Schools Superintendent Joe Graves. Mitchell police, South Dakota DCI agents, the Davison County Sheriff’s Office, the Hanson County Sheriff’s Office, and Mitchell Fire and EMS responded.  Dispatch was able… Read more »

Reports of false alarm shootings at schools all across South Dakota

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Authorities this morning responded to a report of an active shooter at Mitchell High School.  Dispatch received the call at around 9:20 AM.  Mitchell Schools Superintendent Joe Graves. Mitchell police, South Dakota DCI agents, the Davison County Sheriff’s Office, the Hanson County Sheriff’s Office, and Mitchell Fire and EMS responded.  Dispatch was able… Read more »

American for Prosperity-South Dakota opposes Amendment D

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Recent polls have shown majority support to pass Medicaid expansion in South Dakota. There is opposition, however. Keith Moore, state director of American for Prosperity-South Dakota, says they want people to have insurance coverage. Moore says the expansion may overlook those that really need the coverage. Moore says better coverage is available at… Read more »

American for Prosperity-South Dakota opposes Amendment D

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Recent polls have shown majority support to pass Medicaid expansion in South Dakota. There is opposition, however. Keith Moore, state director of American for Prosperity-South Dakota, says they want people to have insurance coverage. Moore says the expansion may overlook those that really need the coverage. Moore says better coverage is available at… Read more »

State Finals Snowfighter Roadeo held Wednesday in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- There was a roadeo in Pierre Wednesday afternoon, but this one involved snowplow drivers, plows and orange construction zone markers rather than cowboys, cowgirls, horses and bulls. Jason Humphrey is a Pierre Region Engineer for the South Dakota Department of Transportation. He says the State Finals Snowfighter Roadeo is a fun competition that… Read more »

State Finals Snowfighter Roadeo held Wednesday in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- There was a roadeo in Pierre Wednesday afternoon, but this one involved snowplow drivers, plows and orange construction zone markers rather than cowboys, cowgirls, horses and bulls. Jason Humphrey is a Pierre Region Engineer for the South Dakota Department of Transportation. He says the State Finals Snowfighter Roadeo is a fun competition that… Read more »

Counterfeit fentanyl-laced Oxycodone pills found in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A medical situation earlier this week turned into the discovery of counterfeit fentanyl-laced Oxycodone pills in Pierre. Pierre Police Captain Bryan Walz says officers on scene quickly identified the subject was exhibiting signs of a potential drug overdose. Walz says they used an identification tool to determine the pill was a blue, M30… Read more »

Counterfeit fentanyl-laced Oxycodone pills found in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A medical situation earlier this week turned into the discovery of counterfeit fentanyl-laced Oxycodone pills in Pierre. Pierre Police Captain Bryan Walz says officers on scene quickly identified the subject was exhibiting signs of a potential drug overdose. Walz says they used an identification tool to determine the pill was a blue, M30… Read more »

Sweetland Wind Farm’s request to move power lines was approved

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approves a request by a proposed wind farm to move a set of power lines needed for the project.  Mollie Smith is a lawyer representing the Sweetland Wind Farm and says they would like to adjust the route of a transmission line on the project. Smith says… Read more »

Sweetland Wind Farm’s request to move power lines was approved

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approves a request by a proposed wind farm to move a set of power lines needed for the project.  Mollie Smith is a lawyer representing the Sweetland Wind Farm and says they would like to adjust the route of a transmission line on the project. Smith says… Read more »

Board of Regents approve expansion of West River Health Science Center

MADISON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved the expansion of the West River Health Science Center in Rapid City. It’s a joint project of Black Hills State and South Dakota State Universities. It would provide teaching space and resources for nursing training. Black Hills State President Laurie Nichols said they have made… Read more »

Board of Regents approve expansion of West River Health Science Center

MADISON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved the expansion of the West River Health Science Center in Rapid City. It’s a joint project of Black Hills State and South Dakota State Universities. It would provide teaching space and resources for nursing training. Black Hills State President Laurie Nichols said they have made… Read more »