PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – It is likely that most South Dakota retailers don’t know that the age limit for buying tobacco products has already gone up from 18 to 21. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association says that a lot of businesses are only starting to become aware of the law… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) – Christmas didn’t pause vehicle thefts in Sioux Falls. Sioux Falls Police say since Friday, at least 20 vehicles have been stolen off Sioux Falls’ streets.  That’s over three a day. The Police say most of them were running with the keys in the car.  Sgt Sean Kooistra says to take… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – There is optimism around the “Phase 1” deal agreed to with China that may start to end the ongoing trade war. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the overall agreement should be good for ag producers. Johnson says China needs to expand their food supply. Johnson says pork producers may be… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While the camping season is months away, the preparation for camping season is just days away. Reservations for campsites at Wylie Park Campground will start on Monday, Jan. 6. Mark Hoven, Director of the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, said people can began making reservations at 7 a.m. He said… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – As the city of Sturgis wraps up 2019, City Manager Daniel Ainslie says they are closing the books on what has been a really good year. He says construction valuations continue to rise. As for sales tax: However, flooding in 2019 hit Sturgis hard, and Ainslie says repairing damaged infrastructure will… Read more »

VEBLEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Names have been released of the two people who died Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash near Veblen. A 2004 Chevrolet Impala was westbound on 101st Street, which is a gravel road, when the driver lost control. The vehicle went into the ditch and hit a tree. Samantha Shortman of… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – The South Dakota legislative session begins January 14th. One of the issues lawmakers will tackle this session is an ongoing disagreement between the state’s municipal utilities and rural electric cooperatives over who should be allowed to provide electrical service to customers of newly-annexed areas of a city. It’s an issue that… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – Forecasters are keeping an eye on a storm system that will impact eastern and central South Dakota this weekend. National Weather Service forecaster Aaron Dye says snowfall amounts are still somewhat uncertain. As for the timing of the storm:  It appears likely that travel will be impacted by the snow and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The suggested donation for Area IV Senior Meals is increasing. The suggested donation will increase 50 cents to $4.50 starting on Jan. 1. Emily Richardt, Area IV Senior Nutrition Executive Director, talked about the increase. She said it is the first time that the suggested donation has gone up in at… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – River levels on the Missouri River are finally dropping after months of near flood levels in many reaches. Tom Curran is the Operations Manager for the Corps of Engineers at Gavins Point Dam. Curran says one generator will be shut down this winter which means the spillway will be active all… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The developers of a wind power project in northeast South Dakota face a $75,000 a day fine unless the Public Utilities Commission grants a waiver. Crowned Ridge Wind faces the penalty if the project doesn’t start before the end of the year. Special attachments to reduce noise are required on the… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – The SDSU Extension Annie’s Project is a program designed to empower women in agriculture by providing detailed farm and ranch management information and networking opportunities. The 2020 program will begin on Jan. 7 in Clark. “Over a six-week period, participants will learn about developing financial records, key communication skills, retirement… Read more »

PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) – Court documents show that a man accused in a homicide on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation shot the victim in the back of the head after telling people about his desire to kill someone. Twenty-six-year-old Colton Bagola is charged with second degree murder in the death of 30-year-old Sloane Bull… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Lights and other decorations are part of the holiday season, but South Dakota’s Fire Marshal says decorations, especially candles, can create safety hazards and cause fires when not used properly. Home fires are always a threat during the holidays. Fire Marshal Paul Merriman said the potential for fires is higher… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in South Dakota will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24; Christmas Day, Dec. 25; and New Year’s Day, Jan.1, 2020.  Except for the holiday closures, centers are open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice. The Hanson County center in Alexandria will… Read more »