News Category: Local News

Search for Clyde Oswald has been suspended

MOBRIDGE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The search for a 70 year old man from Wakpala last seen on Lake Oahe near Mobridge Jan. 27, 2022, has been suspended until the ice melts of that segment of the Missouri River. Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale says they believe Clyde Oswald is most likely in the water because there’s no… Read more »

Search for Clyde Oswald has been suspended

MOBRIDGE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The search for a 70 year old man from Wakpala last seen on Lake Oahe near Mobridge Jan. 27, 2022, has been suspended until the ice melts of that segment of the Missouri River. Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale says they believe Clyde Oswald is most likely in the water because there’s no… Read more »

HB1198(State Seal & Motto) bill passed the SD House

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill to require the posting of South Dakota’s motto, “Under God, the People Rule” or the state’s seal in public schools has cleared the South Dakota House of Representatives.   Representative Linda Duba of Sioux Falls says House Bill 1198 is another mandate. Representative Charlie Hoffman of Eureka urged passage. Representative Tim Goodwin… Read more »

HB1198(State Seal & Motto) bill passed the SD House

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill to require the posting of South Dakota’s motto, “Under God, the People Rule” or the state’s seal in public schools has cleared the South Dakota House of Representatives.   Representative Linda Duba of Sioux Falls says House Bill 1198 is another mandate. Representative Charlie Hoffman of Eureka urged passage. Representative Tim Goodwin… Read more »

Rural electric coops could see more crypto mining server farms

MARION, S.D.(WNAX)- Some rural electric cooperatives could soon be hosts to growing crypto mining server farms. Brad Schardin, Manager of Southeastern Electric, based in Marion, says they are hearing from potential developers. Crypto currencies like bitcoin are created through complex math equations on computer networks. Schardin says they are attempting to map out some areas… Read more »

Rural electric coops could see more crypto mining server farms

MARION, S.D.(WNAX)- Some rural electric cooperatives could soon be hosts to growing crypto mining server farms. Brad Schardin, Manager of Southeastern Electric, based in Marion, says they are hearing from potential developers. Crypto currencies like bitcoin are created through complex math equations on computer networks. Schardin says they are attempting to map out some areas… Read more »

Senate Transportation Committee defeats SB129(Right of Way Bill)

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Senate Transportation Committee killed a bill that would restore your right-of-way when entering an intersection.  Cody Pataki of Beresford says his friend was traveling at 70 miles an hour in a 65 mile an hour zone when another car rolled through a stop sign causing a fatal accident.  Pataki’s friend was partially… Read more »

Senate Transportation Committee defeats SB129(Right of Way Bill)

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Senate Transportation Committee killed a bill that would restore your right-of-way when entering an intersection.  Cody Pataki of Beresford says his friend was traveling at 70 miles an hour in a 65 mile an hour zone when another car rolled through a stop sign causing a fatal accident.  Pataki’s friend was partially… Read more »

NSU to host Cracker Barrel on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the second of three cracker barrel sessions.  South Dakota Legislators from Districts 1, 2, 3 and 23 representing Brown County are invited to attend.  It’s an opportunity for people to get the latest updates on what’s happening in Pierre. The session… Read more »

NSU to host Cracker Barrel on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the second of three cracker barrel sessions.  South Dakota Legislators from Districts 1, 2, 3 and 23 representing Brown County are invited to attend.  It’s an opportunity for people to get the latest updates on what’s happening in Pierre. The session… Read more »

Low levels on the Missouri to lead to below normal flows of the river

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Low water levels on Missouri River reservoirs will lead to much below normal flows in the river. Mike Swenson with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha, says releases from Gavins Point Dam will stay low through the rest of winter. Swenson says water stored is well below normal and the flood pool. Swenson… Read more »

Low levels on the Missouri to lead to below normal flows of the river

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Low water levels on Missouri River reservoirs will lead to much below normal flows in the river. Mike Swenson with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha, says releases from Gavins Point Dam will stay low through the rest of winter. Swenson says water stored is well below normal and the flood pool. Swenson… Read more »

South Dakota Senate kills HJR5001(Convention of States) Resolution

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the South Dakota Senate debated whether HJR5001(Convention of States) Resolution should be put on the calender for debate. Senator District 12 Blake Curl offered up the motions and explains why he was in favor of setting a date. District 2 Senator Brock Greenfield explains his opposition to this motion. District 33… Read more »

South Dakota Senate kills HJR5001(Convention of States) Resolution

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the South Dakota Senate debated whether HJR5001(Convention of States) Resolution should be put on the calender for debate. Senator District 12 Blake Curl offered up the motions and explains why he was in favor of setting a date. District 2 Senator Brock Greenfield explains his opposition to this motion. District 33… Read more »

Chamber announces New Top 4 Under 40 Program In Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to kick off the NEW Top 4 Under 40 Program in 2022.  This program is designed to recognize the efforts of young leaders in our community and region. Nominees must be someone who:   Is between the ages of 21- 39; Is an… Read more »

Chamber announces New Top 4 Under 40 Program In Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to kick off the NEW Top 4 Under 40 Program in 2022.  This program is designed to recognize the efforts of young leaders in our community and region. Nominees must be someone who:   Is between the ages of 21- 39; Is an… Read more »

Bill to ban teaching of Critical Race Theory clear the House Education Committee

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The House Education Committee passes Governor Kristi Noem’s bill that would ban the teaching of Critical Race Theory in South Dakota’s schools and public universities. Among those testifying in favor of the measure, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson. Sister Lynn Marie Welbig of the Presentation Sisters says… Read more »

Bill to ban teaching of Critical Race Theory clear the House Education Committee

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The House Education Committee passes Governor Kristi Noem’s bill that would ban the teaching of Critical Race Theory in South Dakota’s schools and public universities. Among those testifying in favor of the measure, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson. Sister Lynn Marie Welbig of the Presentation Sisters says… Read more »

Pierre Police Department investigating a suspicious death taking place this morning

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre Police Department is investigating a death that happened at the Pierre Inn & Suites, located in the 200 block of West Pleasant Drive. Captain Bryan Walz says officers were called about a disturbance at 3:45 this morning. Walz says a person of interest has been detained in relation to the death… Read more »

Pierre Police Department investigating a suspicious death taking place this morning

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre Police Department is investigating a death that happened at the Pierre Inn & Suites, located in the 200 block of West Pleasant Drive. Captain Bryan Walz says officers were called about a disturbance at 3:45 this morning. Walz says a person of interest has been detained in relation to the death… Read more »