EDGELEY, N.D. (AP) — A South Dakota man was arrested near Edgeley early Saturday morning in connection with a suspected kidnapping. Ryan Degroat is accused of abducting a 41-year-old woman from her mother’s home in Brown County, South Dakota Friday night. Law enforcement was able to use cell phone triangulation to locate the suspect’s car… Read more »
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Rachel Dix officially running for Senate in District 3
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Rachel Dix will be on this year’s Republican primary ballot for SD District 3 Senate. Rachel has been involved in state and federal government for the past several years with her role in the building and housing industries. She is eager to continue to serve the Aberdeen community through advocacy, building collaborative… Read more »
Supreme Court: Board had authority to reject large hog farm
REDFIELD, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court agrees that a Spink County board had the authority to reject an application for a large-scale hog operation in 2018. Arrow Farms applied for a conditional use permit to operate a concentrated animal feeding operation, also called a CAFO, which would include more than 7,500 hogs.… Read more »
Congressman Johnson visiting Frankfort & Redfield Monday
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will visit Kasemeister Creamery in Frankfort and the Redfield Area High School and Elementary School. Johnson will also host a Vietnam veteran pinning ceremony in Redfield. What: Kasemeister Creamery When: Monday, March 21st, 9:15 AM CT Where: 39685 182nd Street … Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 4 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 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 2,875. The state had 48 new cases and 82 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,597. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Senator Rounds explains his vote against the spending bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The one point five trillion dollars federal spending bill approved last week by Congress contains about fourteen billion dollars in aid for Ukraine. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds was one of thirty one republican Senators that voted “no” on that bill. Rounds says too much policy was included in the spending bill. Rounds… Read more »
Brown County Fair Board announce the acts for Saturday night at the fair
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, the Brown County Fair Board announce the acts that will be performing at the Brown County Fair on Saturday, August 20th. BCF President Suzanne Moen annouced the headliner. Chairman of the Brown County Entertainment Committee, Clint Sombke announced the two opening acts for the Scotty McCreery concert. Here’s the lineup for… Read more »
South Dakota cities waiting on decisions Governor Noem with bills
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota cities are waiting to see what Governor Kristi Noem does with legislative bills on her desk. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says municipalities were waiting on several bills. Leon, who is a vice president with the South Dakota Municipal League, says a bill on public input at meetings still need clarification.… Read more »
SDSU President reflect on this years legislative session
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says, overall, he’s pleased with the just-completed South Dakota legislative session. There were a number of successes. For Dunn, passage of Representative Larry Tidemann’s bill to fully cover the state employee pay raise at the universities is major. The legislature appoved and the governor has signed… Read more »
Little activity expected for the Napa to Platte rail line
TABOR, S.D.(WNAX)- Little to no activity is expected on the Napa to Platte rail line, especially west of Tabor. The line is an old branch of the Milwaukee Road and is owned by the state. Jack Dokken, Air, Rail and Transit Program Manager for the South Dakota Department of Transportation, says there isn’t much interest… Read more »