PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department is working to find an operator of the Spring Creek Resort restaurant along the east shore of Lake Oahe. Director of Parks and Recreation Scott Simpson says his department operates the marina and cabin rentals and the missing piece is the restaurant. The Game, Fish… Read more »
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Military Appreciation Day took place at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Tuesday
STURGIS, S.D. – It’s military appreciation day today at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. This year’s honored veteran of the year is Walter Saubers. He joined the South Dakota National Guard in High School and graduated from Black Hills State University, before joining the Navy. He worked his way up the ranks to Captain and worked… Read more »
Senator Round’s take on Israel’s missile defense system
WASHINGTON D.C.(KOTA)- When the Israeli Government makes an emergency request of $1 billion to replenish their “Iron Dome” missile defense system, it’s a call South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says shouldn’t go ignored. Rounds, who sits on the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, said a billion dollar price tag is worth protecting a… Read more »
Woman charged in day care death in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG) — The Watertown Police Department and Fire Rescue were called to an in-home daycare Wednesday afternoon just after 3 p.m. for a report of a 16 month-old child who was not conscious. The child, a boy, was transported to Prairie Lakes Hospital for treatment. While receiving medical treatment injuries consistent with abuse were… Read more »
Pro-Freedom & Health Care Bills take effect on July 1
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, pro-freedom & health care reforms promoted by Governor Kristi Noem will take effect in South Dakota. July 1 marks the start of the 2022 fiscal year and ushers in several changes to state law. “‘Freedom’ isn’t just a buzzword for us in South Dakota. It’s our way of life. It… Read more »
SDPPC executive on USDA failing to appeal court ruling on package plant line speeds
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has decided not to seek to overturn a court ruling ordering the nation’s pork processing plants to operate at lower line speeds. South Dakota Pork Producers Council Executive Director Glenn Muller says the impact of the decision will lead to an increase in the backlog of hogs at… Read more »
Road Closed – North Dakota St from 8th Ave NE to 15th Ave NE for Construction
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Friday, May 21st, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for road reconstruction: North Dakota Street from 8th Avenue NE to 15th Avenue NE The road is expected to remain closed for… Read more »
Walk-ins welcome at Avera St. Luke’s April 21st COVID-19 vaccination event
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) –Avera St. Luke’s will once again host people for walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations during its clinic Wednesday, April 21. Walk-ins will be welcome from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Scheduled appointments are available during the clinic’s entirety from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Avera encourages people to self-schedule appointments at avera.org/covid-vaccine. Vaccination clinics are held inside the… Read more »
Yankton School District opposed to bill not allowing transgenders to play in girl sports
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill dealing with women’s sports and trans gender students is on Governor Kristi Noem’s desk, waiting on a decision. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says local districts can deal with these type of issues. Kindle says it creates anxiety and extra work for all involved. Kindle says school districts don’t need this… Read more »
NSU Symphonic Band Winter Concert for Thursday, February 11th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern State University Symphonic Band will present its Winter Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. In honor of Black History month, the featured piece on the program is a special arrangement of “Shenandoah” by Omar Thomas, one of the country’s pre-eminent… Read more »