News Category: Local News

Representative Mike Stevens talks about the 9 man committee dealing with the impeachment of Jason Ravnsborg

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota House Speaker Spencer Gosch has appointed eight members to a committee that will determine if and how the House will proceed with impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. One of those appointed is Representative Mike Stevens of  Yankton. He says they have few guidelines. Stevens says there is very little… Read more »

Representative Mike Stevens talks about the 9 man committee dealing with the impeachment of Jason Ravnsborg

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota House Speaker Spencer Gosch has appointed eight members to a committee that will determine if and how the House will proceed with impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. One of those appointed is Representative Mike Stevens of  Yankton. He says they have few guidelines. Stevens says there is very little… Read more »

SD businesses dealing with inflation & supply chain issues

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Inflation and supply chain issues may be chronic problems for businesses and consumers. Curt Everson, a member of the Governors Council of Economic Advisors, says he has seen examples of the supply issues. Everson, former President of the South Dakota Bankers Association, says ag producers are running into problems as they plan for… Read more »

SD businesses dealing with inflation & supply chain issues

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Inflation and supply chain issues may be chronic problems for businesses and consumers. Curt Everson, a member of the Governors Council of Economic Advisors, says he has seen examples of the supply issues. Everson, former President of the South Dakota Bankers Association, says ag producers are running into problems as they plan for… Read more »

Red Ribbon Skirt Society concern about missing indigenous children

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Last week, a native, teenage girl went missing from the Rapid City area. Thankfully her disappearance was brief, and she has returned home with her family. For Lily Mendoza though, founder of the Red Ribbon Skirt Society, each case must be met with the same response. The Red Ribbon Skirt Society focuses… Read more »

Red Ribbon Skirt Society concern about missing indigenous children

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Last week, a native, teenage girl went missing from the Rapid City area. Thankfully her disappearance was brief, and she has returned home with her family. For Lily Mendoza though, founder of the Red Ribbon Skirt Society, each case must be met with the same response. The Red Ribbon Skirt Society focuses… Read more »

SD Retailers Association announce job incentive plan

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Another incentive plan to help hire workers has been announced. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says this is aimed at front line workers. Sanderson says its simple for workers to sign up. Sanderson says their incentive is separate from any other being offered. Sanderson says businesses in places… Read more »

SD Retailers Association announce job incentive plan

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Another incentive plan to help hire workers has been announced. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says this is aimed at front line workers. Sanderson says its simple for workers to sign up. Sanderson says their incentive is separate from any other being offered. Sanderson says businesses in places… Read more »

SD Board of Regents express concerns about schools in Sioux Falls & Rapid City

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Educational facilities in Rapid City and Sioux Falls operated by the Board of Regents will continue to evolve and change their operations. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher told the legislatures Government Operations and Audit Committee the centers have not met their expectations. Maher says the Rapid City center has begun the change in… Read more »

SD Board of Regents express concerns about schools in Sioux Falls & Rapid City

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Educational facilities in Rapid City and Sioux Falls operated by the Board of Regents will continue to evolve and change their operations. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher told the legislatures Government Operations and Audit Committee the centers have not met their expectations. Maher says the Rapid City center has begun the change in… Read more »

Karl’s TV & Appliance accepting wheelchairs for Hope Haven

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Hope Haven International Ministries is doing the 7th annual wheelchair drive.  Karl’s TV & Appliance has been a supporter of it every year. Marketing Manager Brooke Kooima tells us what Hope Haven is all about. Kooima tells us how the partnership with Karl’s came about. Kooima tells us where the wheelchair goes once… Read more »

Karl’s TV & Appliance accepting wheelchairs for Hope Haven

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Hope Haven International Ministries is doing the 7th annual wheelchair drive.  Karl’s TV & Appliance has been a supporter of it every year. Marketing Manager Brooke Kooima tells us what Hope Haven is all about. Kooima tells us how the partnership with Karl’s came about. Kooima tells us where the wheelchair goes once… Read more »

Commissioner Rachel Kippley is the new manager of the Brown County Fair

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Rachel Kippley, who is currently vice chairwoman of the Brown County Commission, has been appointed as the full-time Brown County Fair manager and parks assistant superintendent. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon, after the Brown County Commission met in executive session. Kippley’s appointment as fair manager is effective immediately. She will… Read more »

Commissioner Rachel Kippley is the new manager of the Brown County Fair

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Rachel Kippley, who is currently vice chairwoman of the Brown County Commission, has been appointed as the full-time Brown County Fair manager and parks assistant superintendent. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon, after the Brown County Commission met in executive session. Kippley’s appointment as fair manager is effective immediately. She will… Read more »

Hughes County Jail looking to increase their costs

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The cost to keep the accused in Pierre at the Hughes County Jail may be going up.  Sheriff Patrick Callahan started the discussion with the Hughes County Commission Monday night. Callahan would like to see the fee for housing an inmate increased about ten-dollars. Callahan says he wants to do what’s best for… Read more »

Hughes County Jail looking to increase their costs

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The cost to keep the accused in Pierre at the Hughes County Jail may be going up.  Sheriff Patrick Callahan started the discussion with the Hughes County Commission Monday night. Callahan would like to see the fee for housing an inmate increased about ten-dollars. Callahan says he wants to do what’s best for… Read more »

75th Sturgis Rally Preparations

Sturgis City Council passes ordinances dealing with camping and noise reduction

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council last night passed first reading on changes to the camping and use on review ordinances and they also tabled taking action on changes to the noise, or nuisance ordinance. There are several changes being made to the Residential Camping ordinance. Among the changes are limiting temporary residential camping… Read more »

Sturgis City Council passes ordinances dealing with camping and noise reduction

75th Sturgis Rally Preparations

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council last night passed first reading on changes to the camping and use on review ordinances and they also tabled taking action on changes to the noise, or nuisance ordinance. There are several changes being made to the Residential Camping ordinance. Among the changes are limiting temporary residential camping… Read more »

Emergency responders from across the state met in Pierre last week

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Emergency medical responders from across the state got together last week in Pierre for their annual conference. Wayne Ames from Miller is the District 4 president for the South Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association. He says most of their members are volunteers. Ames says there are varying levels of emergency medical responders. Ames… Read more »

Emergency responders from across the state met in Pierre last week

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Emergency medical responders from across the state got together last week in Pierre for their annual conference. Wayne Ames from Miller is the District 4 president for the South Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association. He says most of their members are volunteers. Ames says there are varying levels of emergency medical responders. Ames… Read more »