News Category: The Reason 94.5 News

Davison County Sheriff’s Office employee arrested

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- A Davison County Sheriff’s Office employee has been arrested for hiring for sexual activity.  The Davison County Sheriff’s Office received a report on Tuesday of possible illegal activity taking place by Corrections Sergeant Marco Mora.  Due to the allegation being made against an employee of the Sheriff’s Office, the Mitchell Police Department was… Read more »

Davison County Sheriff’s Office employee arrested

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- A Davison County Sheriff’s Office employee has been arrested for hiring for sexual activity.  The Davison County Sheriff’s Office received a report on Tuesday of possible illegal activity taking place by Corrections Sergeant Marco Mora.  Due to the allegation being made against an employee of the Sheriff’s Office, the Mitchell Police Department was… Read more »

USPS looking to invest $40 billion to modernize the postal service

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Dakota Central Processing and Distribution Center finds itself on the bubble of another review of postal facilities.  The postal service latest 10 year plan titled “Delivering for America” is a $40 billion plan to modernize the postal service.  There is a Mail Processing Facility Review currently underway to evaluate the role that the… Read more »

USPS looking to invest $40 billion to modernize the postal service

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Dakota Central Processing and Distribution Center finds itself on the bubble of another review of postal facilities.  The postal service latest 10 year plan titled “Delivering for America” is a $40 billion plan to modernize the postal service.  There is a Mail Processing Facility Review currently underway to evaluate the role that the… Read more »

Updated Port of Entry facility near Tilford reopens Wednesday

Tilford, S.D.(Press Release)- Construction of an updated and modernized Port of Entry (POE) facility is complete and operating at full capacity today in the eastbound lane of Interstate 90 at Tilford, South Dakota. The year-long project is a joint venture between the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) and the South Dakota Highway Patrol (SDHP).… Read more »

Updated Port of Entry facility near Tilford reopens Wednesday

Tilford, S.D.(Press Release)- Construction of an updated and modernized Port of Entry (POE) facility is complete and operating at full capacity today in the eastbound lane of Interstate 90 at Tilford, South Dakota. The year-long project is a joint venture between the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) and the South Dakota Highway Patrol (SDHP).… Read more »

Three vehicles stolen in Aberdeen Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – According to the Aberdeen Police Department, three vehicles were stolen overnight and two have been recovered after being damaged in crashes. All three vehicles were reported stolen between midnight and 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday. There was no information provided on the still-missing third vehicle. Police suspect there are also… Read more »

Three vehicles stolen in Aberdeen Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – According to the Aberdeen Police Department, three vehicles were stolen overnight and two have been recovered after being damaged in crashes. All three vehicles were reported stolen between midnight and 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday. There was no information provided on the still-missing third vehicle. Police suspect there are also… Read more »

Zebra mussels study underway

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release} A study of the economic impact of zebra mussels on South Dakota is underway as water resource groups work to elevate the importance of dealing with invasive aquatic species. The $107,000 study spearheaded by the South Dakota Lakes and Streams Association is designed to provide legislators and other government leaders with the… Read more »

Zebra mussels study underway

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release} A study of the economic impact of zebra mussels on South Dakota is underway as water resource groups work to elevate the importance of dealing with invasive aquatic species. The $107,000 study spearheaded by the South Dakota Lakes and Streams Association is designed to provide legislators and other government leaders with the… Read more »

Pork producers losing money

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- They’re losing up to 40-dollars for every hog they send to market. That’s the grim reality for pork producers. South Dakota Pork Producers Council Executive Director Glenn Muller says it’s a classic case of too much of a good thing on the market. Muller says economists believe things will improve during the… Read more »

Pork producers losing money

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- They’re losing up to 40-dollars for every hog they send to market. That’s the grim reality for pork producers. South Dakota Pork Producers Council Executive Director Glenn Muller says it’s a classic case of too much of a good thing on the market. Muller says economists believe things will improve during the… Read more »

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State Capitol’s roof to be replace in 2024

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Capitol Complex Restoration And Beautification Commission approved the replacement of the roof of the State Capitol building Wednesday.  Kristine Day with the Office of the State Engineer says officials were already planning to replace portions of the roof to address water leakage into the Capitol. On July 18th Pierre was pounded by… Read more »

State Capitol’s roof to be replace in 2024

Capitol Building SD

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Capitol Complex Restoration And Beautification Commission approved the replacement of the roof of the State Capitol building Wednesday.  Kristine Day with the Office of the State Engineer says officials were already planning to replace portions of the roof to address water leakage into the Capitol. On July 18th Pierre was pounded by… Read more »

Governor Noem continues to support Donald Trump for President

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is not shy about making predictions on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Noem has endorsed former President Donald Trump, and to that end, the governor says. Governor Noem’s name is frequently mentioned in political circles as being a possible vice presidential pick by Trump. On that topic,… Read more »

Governor Noem continues to support Donald Trump for President

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is not shy about making predictions on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Noem has endorsed former President Donald Trump, and to that end, the governor says. Governor Noem’s name is frequently mentioned in political circles as being a possible vice presidential pick by Trump. On that topic,… Read more »

Northern to launch bachelor’s in nursing program

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) –   After providing nursing workforce for the Aberdeen community for more than a decade, South Dakota State University will discontinue its accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing in Aberdeen in Dec. 2026, as Northern State University begins graduating students from its recently approved bachelor’s of nursing program. Through an agreement between SDSU and… Read more »

Northern to launch bachelor’s in nursing program

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) –   After providing nursing workforce for the Aberdeen community for more than a decade, South Dakota State University will discontinue its accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing in Aberdeen in Dec. 2026, as Northern State University begins graduating students from its recently approved bachelor’s of nursing program. Through an agreement between SDSU and… Read more »

Watertown Brewing Company introducing a new beer

WATERTOWN, S.D.–Watertown Brewing Company is releasing a new beer Wednesday that’s a collaborative effort with the Bramble Park Zoo. The Brewing Company’s Michael Heuer (hoyer) says the beer, called Bramble Park Koelsch, is make with honey from bees at the zoo. Heuer says they made five barrels of the beer, which is available at Watertown… Read more »

Watertown Brewing Company introducing a new beer

WATERTOWN, S.D.–Watertown Brewing Company is releasing a new beer Wednesday that’s a collaborative effort with the Bramble Park Zoo. The Brewing Company’s Michael Heuer (hoyer) says the beer, called Bramble Park Koelsch, is make with honey from bees at the zoo. Heuer says they made five barrels of the beer, which is available at Watertown… Read more »