WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Officials in both Pierre and Watertown are reacting to the U-S Department of Transportation’s decision to select Denver Air Connection for the next Essential Air Service contract to serve both cities. It’s not only local officials reacting but South Dakota’s legislative leaders are reacting as well.  South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds told KXLG… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Saturday, April 17th, NSU in conjunction with the United Way of Northeast South Dakota is holding the 19th annual Day of Champions event. Communication & Impact Coordinator with United Way of  Northeast South Dakota, Angie Cleberg gave us a preview of what to expect. Cleberg talks about how this event… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Brookings County is the first “Resilient Community” in the state of South Dakota. The award recognizes the County’s efforts to help children and families deal with and recover from traumatic experiences. It’s the culmination of a nearly two-year process. The Resilient Communities designation was created by the Center for the Prevention of Child… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre City Commission is looking to make more regular fireworks use a more regular part of the Fourth of July holiday.  Last year the Commission relaxed fireworks ordinances after public input due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Commissioner Jim Mehlhaff says the ordinance would be very specific on fireworks use. Fire suppression nearby… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A shooting case out of Rapid City revolving around the death of 20 year old Jesus Vance has grown to involve a methamphetamine conspiracy and at least six people. Rapid City Police Department spokesperson Brendyn Medina said the incident took place at the South Dakota Rose Inn on April 9. Recovered surveillance… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will be the featured speaker at the mayor’s prayer breakfast Tuesday morning in Aberdeen. The event begins at 6:30 a.m. at the Dakota Event Center, 710 S. Lamont St. Individual tickets are $18 and are available online at prayerbreakfast.prodmodev.com/.

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Despite recent rains and cooler temperatures, the long term trend still points to drier conditions in the long term. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says it would take some long lasting rain events to refill the dry subsoil. Todey says the pattern varies across the region. Todey… Read more »

WATERTOWN, & PIERRE, S.D.(AlphaMedia & DRGNews)–The U.S. Department of Transportation has chosen a new commercial airline to serve Watertown, but it’s clear that city officials are not excited about their decision. On Tuesday, the U.S. DOT chose Denver Air Connection to replace SkyWest Airlines in Watertown–effective June 1st. Watertown city officials have been very happy… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- With the legalization of medical marijuana looming on July first, the Yankton City Commission is moving on a local control ordinance. City Manager Amy Leon updated the commission at their meeting this week. Leon says the ordinance is written in pencil at this point. Leon says she wants the commission and the city… Read more »