MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- A trial date was set for a Mitchell man charged with obstruction after he refused to leave a Mitchell School Board meeting last September after not complying with the school district’s mask mandate. Reed Bender’s jury trial was set for August 2nd at the Davison County Courthouse in downtown Mitchell. Mitchell police attempted… Read more »
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SD Dept of Health reports 2 COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,991. The state had 47 new cases and 91 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 890. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Aberdeen taking steps to temporarily deal with medical marijuana
ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenAmericanNews)- The Aberdeen Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss a city ordinance Tuesday that essentially provides guidance to city offices about medical marijuana establishments until state rules are in place. Voters in South Dakota approved the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana in separate ballot measures in November. While the ballot measure concerning… Read more »
SD Appropriations Committee approve letter to delay applying for federal grants for state education
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The interim Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature has approved a letter to the state Education Department, asking them to delay applying for federal grants dealing with American history or civics education until the full legislature can weigh in. Senator Ryan Maher of Isabel says they need time to review the details… Read more »
Drought conditions driving lowered runoff forecast
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Dry conditions in April resulted in very low runoff into the upper Missouri River Basin. Mike Swenson with the US Army Corps of Engineers says the level of the Lake Oahe reservoir at Pierre/Fort Pierre is below the flood control zone of 1607.5 feet. Despite the drought conditions along much of the upper… Read more »
SD legislators react to the study of the South Dakota Board of Regents
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While a study of the operations and programs of the South Dakota Board of Regents and six universities is underway, legislators are already talking about changes. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, says they want to assure the future of higher education. Hunhoff says they are looking at duplications… Read more »
Sturgis City Council unveiled new logo for their motorcycle rally
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The City of Sturgis has unveiled a new branding campaign for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. City leaders say the new branding identity will begin with logos, messaging, and creative elements and will continue to grow across our many channels in coming years. The new brand follows on the heels of the… Read more »
Little Bald Eagles charged with murder & rape of Robyn Runs Above
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A violent rape has been found to have directly lead to the death of a woman in Rapid City late last month. 58 year-old Marlon Little Bald Eagle has been arrested for the crime, which has only recently been made public. 42 year-old Robyn Runs Above of Manderson has been positively identified… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 1 COVID-19 death, active cases below 1,000 for first time since early August
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 1,989. The state had 83 new cases and 148 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 936(lowest since early August). Those hospitalized in… Read more »
Banks in South Dakota looking for guidance involving crypto currency
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While crypto currencies like Bitcoin are getting a lot of attention, commercial banks are waiting on the sidelines. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says they opposed a bill in this years legislature dealing with those online transactions. Adam says the volatility of crypto currency is a problem for banks. Adam says… Read more »