BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The Missouri Valley Football Conference has moved their schedule to spring and the Summit League has postponed all competition to January at least. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says those changes were encouraged by NCAA rules. Dunn says they know it is very difficult for the student-athletes. Dunn says… Read more »
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Area continues to deal with above average temperatures
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Temperatures will likely be in the mid to upper 90s in parts of South Dakota in the next few days. Meteorologist Paul Trambley says the average high temperature for the area this time of year is in the upper 80s. With the high temperatures, Trambley says the National Weather Service… Read more »
Farmers Union president says funding programs not long-term answer
CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Helping America’s Farmers Act has been introduced in Congress. The bill would create a new economic injury disaster loan program at USDA’S Farm Service Agency. The legislation would appropriate $10 billion for direct loans along with another $10 billion for a guaranteed loan program through FSA lenders. South Dakota Farmers… Read more »
Climatologist analyzes recent derecho
AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – The derecho that caused massive damage across much of Iowa was long lived and created a long path. Iowa State Climatologist Justin Glisan says the storm formed to the west in the early morning of Aug. 10. Glisan says the storm regenerated strong winds for many hours. Glisan says they have… Read more »
One killed in pedestrian-vehicle crash north of Sisseton
SISSETON, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died late Friday night in a pedestrian-vehicle crash north of Sisseton. Names of the people involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2007 GMC Yukon was northbound in the driving lane when it hit the male pedestrian who was walking partially on the… Read more »
Commission approves placement of fence surrounding Governor’s Residence
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission approved the placement of a proposed security fence to surround the Governor’s Residence in Pierre. Public Safety Secretary Craig Price says South Dakota is one of only three states where the Governor’s Residence is not protected with a barrier. Bureau of Administration Commissioner Scott… Read more »
Mount Rushmore protest leader faces felony charges
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The leader of a July 3 protest before President Donald Trump’s visit to Mount Rushmore is facing added charges that bring his potential prison sentence to 17 years. Pennington County prosecutors have added a felony and misdemeanor charge to their case against Nick Tilsen, who helped lead a demonstration that… Read more »
Aberdeen Fire & Rescue: Weig selected as next chief
ABERDEEN, S.D. (From American News Staff Reports) – Joel Weig will be Aberdeen’s next fire chief, according to a Facebook post by Aberdeen Fire & Rescue. The city council is expected to make that formal at Monday’s meeting. But City Manager Joe Gaa has announced Weig, who has been with the department since 1999, is… Read more »
State has third highest single-day COVID total, two new deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – COVID-19 cases spiked in South Dakota according to numbers from the state department of health today. The state had 193 new confirmed cases, the third highest single day total since the virus began and the most since early May. It also had two new deaths. The new cases, along with 84… Read more »
Nobody injured in Leola bus crash
LEOLA, S.D. (American News Staff Reports) – A Leola School District school bus was involved in a collision Friday morning before classes. Nobody was injured, according to the superintendent. “Everyone is OK, just shaken up,” Leola Superintendent Bev Myer said. “I’m impressed with how our bus handled the situation.” According to a Facebook post by… Read more »