News Category: Local News

Rapid City Police investigating an officer involved shooting

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – Law enforcement in Rapid City are investigating an officer involved shooting that happened Tuesday night. Police say one person is dead after the shooting that happened on Haines Avenue. Rapid City Police Chief Don Hedrick says they were called to a casino in the 1500 block of Haines Avenue shortly after… Read more »

Rapid City Police investigating an officer involved shooting

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – Law enforcement in Rapid City are investigating an officer involved shooting that happened Tuesday night. Police say one person is dead after the shooting that happened on Haines Avenue. Rapid City Police Chief Don Hedrick says they were called to a casino in the 1500 block of Haines Avenue shortly after… Read more »

State still accessing repairs from derecho that hit in May

COLMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- The derecho that roared across the region in May caused widespread damage that is still being repaired and totaled up. Ted Smith with Sioux Valley Energy based in Colman says they had a wide spread outage. Smith says at the peak that had about twelve thousand customers in the dark or about half… Read more »

State still accessing repairs from derecho that hit in May

COLMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- The derecho that roared across the region in May caused widespread damage that is still being repaired and totaled up. Ted Smith with Sioux Valley Energy based in Colman says they had a wide spread outage. Smith says at the peak that had about twelve thousand customers in the dark or about half… Read more »

Courtney Hall sentenced five years for embezzling

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Pierre woman is sentenced to five years in the South Dakota Women’s Prison for embezzling over 20-thousand dollars from a Pierre auto dealer.  However 30-year-old Courtney Hall will only serve a year behind bars. Hughes County States Attorney Jessica LeMie says that percentage is 35-percent or at least four months and nine… Read more »

Courtney Hall sentenced five years for embezzling

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Pierre woman is sentenced to five years in the South Dakota Women’s Prison for embezzling over 20-thousand dollars from a Pierre auto dealer.  However 30-year-old Courtney Hall will only serve a year behind bars. Hughes County States Attorney Jessica LeMie says that percentage is 35-percent or at least four months and nine… Read more »

Clark resident wanted for domestic abuse now apprehended

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Michael Ambrose has been apprehended in Watertown as of earlier this morning. A tip came in from a citizen at 7:57 am that he has been seen and had a warrant out. Ambrose is wanted in connection to a domestic violence case. Sheriff Brad Howell told KXLG News, “He lied about his name… Read more »

Clark resident wanted for domestic abuse now apprehended

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Michael Ambrose has been apprehended in Watertown as of earlier this morning. A tip came in from a citizen at 7:57 am that he has been seen and had a warrant out. Ambrose is wanted in connection to a domestic violence case. Sheriff Brad Howell told KXLG News, “He lied about his name… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 9 new COVID-19 related deaths(1 in Brown County)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,956. The state had 1,498 new cases and 1,275 recoveries, increasing active infections to 4,390. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 9 new COVID-19 related deaths(1 in Brown County)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,956. The state had 1,498 new cases and 1,275 recoveries, increasing active infections to 4,390. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

Bill dealing with semiconductor chips passed U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US Senate voted to advance a bill that would provide subsidies for the production of semiconductor chips, technology critical to the US Economy. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds had supported the bill in early versions. Rounds says there is too much he can’t support in the details. Rounds says some of the… Read more »

Bill dealing with semiconductor chips passed U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US Senate voted to advance a bill that would provide subsidies for the production of semiconductor chips, technology critical to the US Economy. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds had supported the bill in early versions. Rounds says there is too much he can’t support in the details. Rounds says some of the… Read more »

Aberdeen Chamber announces Top 4 Under 40 finalists

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off the NEW Top 4 Under 40 Program in February 2022.  This program recognizes the efforts of young leaders in our community and region. Nominees are between the ages of 21- 39; an Aberdeen and/or Brown County resident; exemplify the qualities of a true… Read more »

Aberdeen Chamber announces Top 4 Under 40 finalists

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off the NEW Top 4 Under 40 Program in February 2022.  This program recognizes the efforts of young leaders in our community and region. Nominees are between the ages of 21- 39; an Aberdeen and/or Brown County resident; exemplify the qualities of a true… Read more »

Joint Committee on Appropriations to hear about budget surplus

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature will meet today in Pierre. Members will get an update on the year end budget report which shows a one hundred fifteen million dollar surplus. Co-Chair Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says this budget was written in March of last year. Hunhoff says… Read more »

Joint Committee on Appropriations to hear about budget surplus

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature will meet today in Pierre. Members will get an update on the year end budget report which shows a one hundred fifteen million dollar surplus. Co-Chair Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says this budget was written in March of last year. Hunhoff says… Read more »

Human Service Center dealing with lack of staffing

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Due to lack of staffing at the Human Services Center in Yankton, a number of competency evaluations for those awaiting trial across the state have been stacked up. Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill says they are working on options for the legal system. Gill says they are working with local health… Read more »

Human Service Center dealing with lack of staffing

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Due to lack of staffing at the Human Services Center in Yankton, a number of competency evaluations for those awaiting trial across the state have been stacked up. Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill says they are working on options for the legal system. Gill says they are working with local health… Read more »

USD sees enrollment for education down

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Convincing young people to think about teaching as a career is becoming more challenging. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says applications to their School of Education are lagging. Gestring says low teacher pay is a problem in getting high school graduates to think about education as an option. Tuition at state… Read more »

USD sees enrollment for education down

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Convincing young people to think about teaching as a career is becoming more challenging. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says applications to their School of Education are lagging. Gestring says low teacher pay is a problem in getting high school graduates to think about education as an option. Tuition at state… Read more »