PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad is looking to update it’s locomotive fleet to carry heavier, longer trains across South Dakota. The current fleet of 45 locomotives are from the 1970’s. Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs for R-C-P and E Jerry Vest says they are looking to bring in… Read more »
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Public feedback on reservoir on the west bank of Missouri River
BURKE, S.D.(WNAX)- As studies begin on possible construction of a large pumped storage hydro power plant in Gregory County, opposition is also organizing. Lee Qualm, a former legislator from Platte, says they had another meeting Monday night in Burke. Missouri River Energy Services is the lead in the plan that would build a large reservoir… Read more »
Enrollment up at the Board of Regents schools
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Enrollment at the six state universities in South Dakota rose this fall. Board of Regents Executive Director Brian Maher had the report. Maher says they saw significant growth in one particular group. Maher says the universities are reacting to student needs. Total headcount this fall was reported at thirty-three thousand, six hundred ninety.… Read more »
Senator Al Novstrup & Representative Carl Perry recap the summer sessions on regional jails
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Immediately following the latest committee meeting dealing with regional jails & correctional facilities, Senator Al Novstrup & Representative Carl Perry did a recap of the session. City of Mobridge is now interested in building a jail for the north central region. Senator Novstrup comments on why they’re doing it. Representative Perry express concern… Read more »
Love Your Neighbor Tour stopped in Aberdeen Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Love Your Neighbor SD Tour made a stop in Aberdeen Wednesday to promote Amendment D, the expansion of Medicaid in South Dakota. Bill Kuback with the Sioux Falls Good Samaritan Society talked about following the golden rule. Kuback talks about how expanding Medicaid is good business policy. Kuback talks how Medicaid expansion… Read more »
Hand County Sheriff’s Office looking for a stolen pickup
MILLER, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Hand County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a grey, 2014 Ford F20 four-door pickup stolen Sunday night (Sept. 18, 2022, 10:32pm) from Miller. Sheriff Shane Croeni (crow-knee) says it’s likely the suspect stole a vehicle in Selby, drove to Aberdeen, stole another vehicle, drove to Spink County and stole another vehicle. That… Read more »
Hand County Sheriff’s Office hs warrent out for Stetson Baloun
MILLER, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Hand County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to be on the lookout for a 22-year-old man from Redfield who hasn’t shown up for recent court hearings. Sheriff Shane Croeni (crow-knee) says Stetson Baloun has family members in Miller. Croeni says Baloun has multiple cases currently moving through the court system, but again,… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 3 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,017. The state had 956 new cases and 997 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 709. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Sioux Falls mayor talks about crime in the city
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Officials from Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County held a news conference Monday to highlight crimes and criminals. Mayor Paul TenHaken says guns are showing up in more incidents. TenHaken says they have more people on parole from prison in the area. TenHaken says he is concerned with the drive to legalize recreational… Read more »
Group formed to counter the development of co2 pipelines
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- A group called the “South Dakota Easement Team” has been formed to counter the development of underground liquid carbon dioxide pipelines. Spokesman Brian Jordre says he has been involved in pipeline battles for years. Jordre says Summit Carbon Solutions, the company planning the pipeline across eastern South Dakota, is attempting to intimidate landowners.… Read more »