BROOKINGS, S.D.(KELO)- He has a big dream of replacing plastic waste. Dr. Srinivas (SREE-nih-vus) Janaswamy (JAN-uh-swom-ee) of SDSU is making major strides in developing plastic films from biomass like switchgrass, coffee grounds and avacado peels. If his team is successful, petroleum based grocery bags could be on their way out. Janaswamy (JAN-uh-swom-ee) and SDSU students… Read more »
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Former Circuit Judge Jon Erickson passed away December 2nd
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Unified Judicial System announced the passing of long time Third Circuit Judge Jon R, Erickson last week. Erickson started his career at a Chamberlain law firm before serving as a deputy State’s Attorney in Brule County from 1975 to 1980. Erickson also served as an assistant attorney general in South… Read more »
Jackley: Items of interest being analyzed in Rachel Cyriacks case
PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley released an update on the search for a Woonsocket woman who went missing ten years ago. Rachel Cyriacks was last known to be traveling to Huron from Woonsocket on November 13th, 2013. Jackley says there was a recent search in Sanborn County as well as interviews with… Read more »
Fees, hours set for Strode Center, dome
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider)- The parks board also approved fees for use of the Strode Center and dome. Both facilities are close to opening, and while that hasn’t happened yet, Wednesday’s meeting provided an opportunity to check out the facilities. For now, the city is leasing the gym and dome from the Presentation Sisters. City Councilwoman… Read more »
Capitol Cinema presents “The Holdovers”
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Capitol Cinema) – Capitol Cinema presents “The Holdovers,” December 1- 3 & 8 – 10. Get tickets: CapitolCinema.net. Showtimes: Friday & Saturday at 7:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm. All tickets just $9! Location: Capitol Cinema (Capitol Theatre) – 415 S Main St, Aberdeen, SD 57401 THE HOLDOVERS reunites Sideways alums Paul Giamatti and… Read more »
Sherwin & Pam Linton and “The Cotton Kings” with special guest Eden Judith
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – Sherwin & Pam Linton and “The Cotton Kings” are coming to town with their 90-minute music show full of holiday classics, and of course, Christmas cheer! Joining the fun and festive event as well is Linton’s special guest Eden Judith! Be a part of this nostalgic and interactive show… Read more »
Missing cattle in Bennett County
MARTIN, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Brand Board and the Bennett County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the theft of over 250 head of cattle in the Martin, SD, area. Information from the Brand Board says the 108 cows and 150 calves are Black Angus or Red Angus and are missing from a location 16 miles west… Read more »
Bond is set on murder trial of David Shangreaux
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Bond has been set for a Pierre man charged in the death of a Rapid City teenage girl in a Pierre apartment. Hughes County Magistrate Judge Tara Adamski set a $300,000 cash bond for David Shangreaux, who is charged with Second Degree Murder of the death of 17 year old Evie Maxey. Assistant… Read more »
Hand County law enforcement arrest Kansas man in Miller
MILLER, S.D.(KCCR)- Law enforcement in Hand County teamed up to bring a fugitive from Kansas into custody. According to a post on the City of Miller Facebook page, the Miller Police Department was notified on Monday by authorities in Kansas that Jordan Russel Lane Bell was residing in Miller. A felony warrant was issued in… Read more »
Pierre Fire Department respond to call about carbon monoxide
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre Fire Department is called Wednesday afternoon to the Running’s Distribution Center on Airport Road in Pierre. Fire Chief Ian Paul says responded to concerns about a possible carbon monoxide issue. Paul says the levels were elevated but not extremely high so workers continued to work until the alarms sounded. Paul says… Read more »