News Category: Local News

Aberdeen Police Department locked down CC Lee Elementary School this afternoon

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- As many have noticed, there is a large law enforcement presence in the area of N State St and 22nd Ave NE. Aberdeen Police were investigating the report of a stolen vehicle when police located the stolen vehicle being driven in town. The vehicle fled from law enforcement. A short time later… Read more »

Aberdeen Police Department locked down CC Lee Elementary School this afternoon

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- As many have noticed, there is a large law enforcement presence in the area of N State St and 22nd Ave NE. Aberdeen Police were investigating the report of a stolen vehicle when police located the stolen vehicle being driven in town. The vehicle fled from law enforcement. A short time later… Read more »

Redfield day care provider charged with child abuse

REDFIELD, S.D. (KELO) — A Redfield, South Dakota, day care provider is facing charges of felony child abuse. KELOLAND Investigates has uncovered the case and has been looking into the charges. 40-year-old Heather Roach made her initial court appearance in Spink County Tuesday. Roach is charged with hitting a two-year-old in the face on December… Read more »

Redfield day care provider charged with child abuse

REDFIELD, S.D. (KELO) — A Redfield, South Dakota, day care provider is facing charges of felony child abuse. KELOLAND Investigates has uncovered the case and has been looking into the charges. 40-year-old Heather Roach made her initial court appearance in Spink County Tuesday. Roach is charged with hitting a two-year-old in the face on December… Read more »

Governor Noem slams focus of Republican-led impeachment probe into AG

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is slamming how fellow Republicans are handling an impeachment probe of the state’s attorney general for his role in a fatal car crash. Noem told The Associated Press on Wednesday that a South Dakota House investigative committee is “attacking the integrity of our law enforcement officers,”… Read more »

Governor Noem slams focus of Republican-led impeachment probe into AG

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is slamming how fellow Republicans are handling an impeachment probe of the state’s attorney general for his role in a fatal car crash. Noem told The Associated Press on Wednesday that a South Dakota House investigative committee is “attacking the integrity of our law enforcement officers,”… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council approves spending $5M in stimulus funds for water plant improvements

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The Aberdeen City Council has agreed to put $5 million in federal stimulus funds toward planned improvements at the city’s water reclamation plant. In November, the council heard about the need for $56.3 million in improvements at the plant. That work would help expand treatment capacity from 8 million gallons per day… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council approves spending $5M in stimulus funds for water plant improvements

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The Aberdeen City Council has agreed to put $5 million in federal stimulus funds toward planned improvements at the city’s water reclamation plant. In November, the council heard about the need for $56.3 million in improvements at the plant. That work would help expand treatment capacity from 8 million gallons per day… Read more »

SD Senate Health & Human Services discuss various cannabis bills

PIERRE, S.D.(sdba.org)- The Senate Health and Human Services committee met to discuss 12 different bills related to medical cannabis in South Dakota. The bills are focused on ensuring safety for both patients and providers going forward. Governor Kristi Noem has said she wants to have the most patient-focused medical cannabis program in the country. The… Read more »

SD Senate Health & Human Services discuss various cannabis bills

PIERRE, S.D.(sdba.org)- The Senate Health and Human Services committee met to discuss 12 different bills related to medical cannabis in South Dakota. The bills are focused on ensuring safety for both patients and providers going forward. Governor Kristi Noem has said she wants to have the most patient-focused medical cannabis program in the country. The… Read more »

Bridge to connect Pierre & Fort Pierre over the Missouri River delayed to 2023

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The completion date for the new bridge over the Missouri River connecting Pierre and Fort Pierre has been pushed back to December 2023. South Dakota Department of Transportation Pierre area engineer Dean VanDeWiele told the Fort Pierre City Council Tuesday night the contractor (Jensen Construction Company) has had difficulty drilling the 9’- 6”… Read more »

Bridge to connect Pierre & Fort Pierre over the Missouri River delayed to 2023

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The completion date for the new bridge over the Missouri River connecting Pierre and Fort Pierre has been pushed back to December 2023. South Dakota Department of Transportation Pierre area engineer Dean VanDeWiele told the Fort Pierre City Council Tuesday night the contractor (Jensen Construction Company) has had difficulty drilling the 9’- 6”… Read more »

SD Senate Education Committee approve bill to expand nursing programs in western South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A plan to improve and expand nursing programs in western South Dakota was approved by the Senate Education committee. SB43 would allow spending up to fifteen million dollars in federal and state funds to expand the health sciences facility at Black Hills State – Rapid City. Black Hills State University President Laurie Nichols… Read more »

SD Senate Education Committee approve bill to expand nursing programs in western South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A plan to improve and expand nursing programs in western South Dakota was approved by the Senate Education committee. SB43 would allow spending up to fifteen million dollars in federal and state funds to expand the health sciences facility at Black Hills State – Rapid City. Black Hills State University President Laurie Nichols… Read more »

SD Senate Education Committee approve the Partners in Education program

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate Education Committee approved some changes to the “Partners in Education” tuition program, but with some dissenting debate. The program uses dollars the state receives from insurance companies as tuition for students to attend private or parochial schools. The bill would increase the funding to three point five million dollars.… Read more »

SD Senate Education Committee approve the Partners in Education program

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate Education Committee approved some changes to the “Partners in Education” tuition program, but with some dissenting debate. The program uses dollars the state receives from insurance companies as tuition for students to attend private or parochial schools. The bill would increase the funding to three point five million dollars.… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 13 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 13 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,573. The state had 6,483 new cases and 2,522 recoveries, increasing active infections to 32,761. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 13 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 13 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,573. The state had 6,483 new cases and 2,522 recoveries, increasing active infections to 32,761. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

Growth continues in the Mid America region

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to show growth, there may be some problems this year. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says inflation will be a limiting factor. Goss says long term interest rates won’t feel the same impact, at least not right away. Goss says there… Read more »

Growth continues in the Mid America region

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to show growth, there may be some problems this year. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says inflation will be a limiting factor. Goss says long term interest rates won’t feel the same impact, at least not right away. Goss says there… Read more »