BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- A young man from Lake Benton, Minnesota is facing rape charges in Brookings County. Eighteen-year-old Tristen Simonsen is charged with one count of first degree rape and two counts of second degree rape, involving three different victims. Brookings County States Attorney Dan Nelson says it’s alleged that Simonsen would contact the female victims… Read more »
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2 people found safe following a water search at Lake Oahe Monday
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Two people were found unharmed after a water search Monday night on Lake Oahe about 15 miles north of Pierre/Fort Pierre. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad chief Ian Paul says a jet ski with two riders went missing from the Spring Creek Recreation Area around 9:30pm. Paul says the missing jet skiers–… Read more »
Governor Noem’s response to questions asked Girl Staters last week in Vermillion
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- After Governor Kristi Noem wrapped up her speech to a general assembly at Girls State in Vermillion last week, she took questions from the delegates. One asked her if she planned to become the first female President in 2024. Noem says the state has unique qualities. Noem also told the delegates that her… Read more »
With COVID-19 cases dropping, doctors still encourage those to get vaccinated
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite active Covid-19 infections continuing to fall, health care professionals are still urging people to get vaccinated. Infection Control Specialist Liz Healy with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says while the vaccines are very good, an infection is still possible. Healy says more people need to be vaccinated to keep the Covid… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death, over 50% state fully vaccinated
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,023. The state had 29 new cases and 41 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 229. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Governor Noem to challenge court ruling not allowing fireworks at Mt. Rushmore
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says the state will challenge a federal judges ruling that lets the National Park Service ban July Fourth fireworks at Mt Rushmore. She says its important to hold the celebration. Noem says the fireworks highlights state tourism. Noem says they didn’t get a good explanation for the cancellation.… Read more »
SDSU Foundation preparing for their next major fundraising event
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- As life returns to a more normal pace, the South Dakota State University Foundation will be ready with their next major fundraising campaign. Foundation President Steve Erpanbach. Erpanbach says they have set another ambitious goal. Erpanbach says they plan to fund a variety of projects and scholarships. The Foundation now has an endowment… Read more »
MMIR gathered at the Capitol Building in Pierre last Friday
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Raising awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) was the goal of a gathering on the Capitol Building lawn last Friday morning in Pierre. Around 20 people rode horses and ponies from Farm Island (on the east side of Pierre) to the Capitol Building. Leta Wise Spirit from Pierre spoke about how… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council awards the hangar at the airport to Darrell Hillestead
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night the Aberdeen City Council held a hearing to determine whether to award the municipal hangar at the Aberdeen Airport to Darrell Hillestead. Speaking against the resolution was the attorney for Qwest Aviation, Adam Altman. Altman explain about the loss revenue to the city by awarding the hangar to Hillestead. Altman… Read more »
Gas line hit in Fort Pierre Monday
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Another gas line was hit by a contractor Monday, this time in Fort Pierre. Volunteer Fire Department chief Justin Jones says it happened in the 100 block of South 3rd Street. Jones says they were on scene less than an hour. This is the 4th gas line break in under a week… Read more »