News Category: Local News

Bond set at $100,000 for man charged in fatal Rapid City shooting

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A judge has set bond at $100,000 cash for a man charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend’s teenage son at a home near Rapid City. Prosecutors say 43-year-old Jason Sharp is charged with second-degree murder in the Nov. 24 shooting of 19-year-old Ocean Sun Eberlein at a mobile home park… Read more »

Bond set at $100,000 for man charged in fatal Rapid City shooting

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A judge has set bond at $100,000 cash for a man charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend’s teenage son at a home near Rapid City. Prosecutors say 43-year-old Jason Sharp is charged with second-degree murder in the Nov. 24 shooting of 19-year-old Ocean Sun Eberlein at a mobile home park… Read more »

Edmunds Central senior selected winner of Lesson Learned SD

Department of Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Craig Price (left) and Lesson Learned winner Austin Faw of Edmunds Central High School PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – An Edmunds Central High School senior has won a $10,000 prize for promising to be a safe driver. Austin Faw of Roscoe was announced Monday as the winner of this… Read more »

Edmunds Central senior selected winner of Lesson Learned SD

Department of Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Craig Price (left) and Lesson Learned winner Austin Faw of Edmunds Central High School PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – An Edmunds Central High School senior has won a $10,000 prize for promising to be a safe driver. Austin Faw of Roscoe was announced Monday as the winner of this… Read more »

Health department hires new spokesman from Trump campaign

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Department of Health has hired a former press secretary from President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign to serve as its communications director. The health department’s former spokesman, Derrick Haskins, has handled media relations throughout the pandemic, but resigned on Nov. 6. He will be replaced by Daniel Bucheli,… Read more »

Health department hires new spokesman from Trump campaign

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Department of Health has hired a former press secretary from President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign to serve as its communications director. The health department’s former spokesman, Derrick Haskins, has handled media relations throughout the pandemic, but resigned on Nov. 6. He will be replaced by Daniel Bucheli,… Read more »

Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area geared up for Giving Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Today is Giving Tuesday and the Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area would appreciate people keeping them in mind when thinking about giving to local charities. Mike Herman, Executive Director of the Club, talked about the annual event. Individuals can text their donations throughout the day, according to Club President… Read more »

Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area geared up for Giving Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Today is Giving Tuesday and the Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area would appreciate people keeping them in mind when thinking about giving to local charities. Mike Herman, Executive Director of the Club, talked about the annual event. Individuals can text their donations throughout the day, according to Club President… Read more »

Rapid City original mask ordinance being replaced with new option

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Four hours of debate led to little of substance at last night’s Rapid City Council special meeting, with the original masking ordinance being replaced with a new option due for a second reading. City Council ultimately moved to table Ordinance 6453, the initial proposal from the Nov. 19 meeting, replacing… Read more »

Rapid City original mask ordinance being replaced with new option

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Four hours of debate led to little of substance at last night’s Rapid City Council special meeting, with the original masking ordinance being replaced with a new option due for a second reading. City Council ultimately moved to table Ordinance 6453, the initial proposal from the Nov. 19 meeting, replacing… Read more »

Business Conditions Index drops, remains above growth neutral

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – For the first time since April, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from the Dakotas and Minnesota to Arkansas, fell, but remained above growth neutral for the month. In April of this year, COVID-19 pushed the overall index to its lowest… Read more »

Business Conditions Index drops, remains above growth neutral

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – For the first time since April, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from the Dakotas and Minnesota to Arkansas, fell, but remained above growth neutral for the month. In April of this year, COVID-19 pushed the overall index to its lowest… Read more »

State marking third annual South Dakota Day of Giving

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Nationally, today is known as Giving Tuesday. In South Dakota, it’s the 3rd annual “South Dakota Day of Giving.” South Dakota Community Foundation Community Development Coordinator Jamie Farmen says whether its animals or art, food or farming, veterans or voting, there’s a non-profit organization hoping to put your donation to… Read more »

State marking third annual South Dakota Day of Giving

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Nationally, today is known as Giving Tuesday. In South Dakota, it’s the 3rd annual “South Dakota Day of Giving.” South Dakota Community Foundation Community Development Coordinator Jamie Farmen says whether its animals or art, food or farming, veterans or voting, there’s a non-profit organization hoping to put your donation to… Read more »

Nathan Sanderson

Retailers leader says many small businesses may struggle to stay open

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – While many small businesses have made it through this pandemic year so far, surviving into the new year may be difficult. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says federal assistance made the difference for many businesses. The South Dakota legislature authorized the use of about $400 million… Read more »

Retailers leader says many small businesses may struggle to stay open

Nathan Sanderson

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – While many small businesses have made it through this pandemic year so far, surviving into the new year may be difficult. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says federal assistance made the difference for many businesses. The South Dakota legislature authorized the use of about $400 million… Read more »

PUC approves permit for Wild Springs Solar energy facility

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a permit last week for the Wild Springs Solar energy facility near New Underwood. Commissioner Chris Nelson says they expect to see more development like this. Commissioner Gary Hanson says he supports these type of projects. The project will spread across 1,500 acres and… Read more »

PUC approves permit for Wild Springs Solar energy facility

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a permit last week for the Wild Springs Solar energy facility near New Underwood. Commissioner Chris Nelson says they expect to see more development like this. Commissioner Gary Hanson says he supports these type of projects. The project will spread across 1,500 acres and… Read more »

Details to be worked out on legalized sports betting

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Besides two high profile marijuana issues, South Dakota voters this month also approved legalizing sports betting, based in Deadwood. South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Dave Owen says there are still a lot of details to be worked out. Owen says while sports betting may become available statewide, expects… Read more »

Details to be worked out on legalized sports betting

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Besides two high profile marijuana issues, South Dakota voters this month also approved legalizing sports betting, based in Deadwood. South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Dave Owen says there are still a lot of details to be worked out. Owen says while sports betting may become available statewide, expects… Read more »