BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The State of South Dakota and FEMA are opening Disaster Recovery Centers in six counties across the state. They offer in-person support to individuals and businesses that suffered losses from the September storms and flooding. Each center is open for five days. Nate Custer is an information officer with FEMA. He… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Around 500 South Dakota FFA members started their week in Pierre participating in the State Leadership Development Events. Gettysburg senior Hunter Eide (eye-dee) competed in Parliamentary Procedure, Prepared Public Speaking and Extemporaneous Speaking. He says Parli Pro is his favorite. Hitchcock-Tulare sophomore Kyle Hamilton was in the Agriculture Communications contest.… Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The Corps of Engineers is racing winter, trying to drop Missouri River reservoir levels low enough to handle the anticipated spring runoff. Mike Swenson with the Corps in Omaha says those levels are rapidly dropping. Swenson says the flows from Gavins Point Dam are being cut back. Swenson says the bigger… Read more »

PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) – Relatives have identified two people found dead in a fire at their home near Pine Ridge as a father and his adult son. Jackie Mousseaux says her 29-year-old brother, Jason Mousseaux, and her 64-year-old father, Ronald Mousseaux Jr., died when fire swept their trailer home a week ago. Oglala Sioux… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Police say three people have been arrested after one of them fired a gun at a Sioux Falls hotel. Officers were called to the RedRock Inn Sunday about 9:30 p.m. where investigators determined a man had fired a gun at another person and his dog and then ran into one… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The State of South Dakota and FEMA are opening Disaster Recovery Centers in six counties across the state. The centers offer in-person support to individuals and businesses that suffered losses from the severe winter storms and flooding from Sept. 9 – 26, 2019. Each center will be open for five… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – A recent report gave South Dakota a “D” grade when it comes to fighting the sex trafficking of minors. It was one of only two states to grade that low. South Dakota is one of the few states that saw its grade fall, primarily because of legislation that sent any minor… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) – A federal trial challenging a state law that will require petition circulators to register is getting underway in Aberdeen. The lawsuit, filed by the grassroots organization SD Voice, seeks an injunction to stop the law from taking effect next July. It requires petition circulators to apply with the secretary of state… Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – A recent survey of business managers in the nine state Mid America region found the possibility of an economic contraction in the next six months. Ernie Goss, an economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, says getting a trade agreement with China would be a big boost. Goss says Congress is… Read more »

AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – Weather experts are watching for trends that may point to more flooding next spring. Dennis Todey with the Midwest Climate Hub (in Ames Iowa) says they are seeing some conditions this fall similar to last year. Todey says there may be more planting delays next spring. Todey says the trend into… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Black Friday and Cyber Monday are past, and businesses are looking at a fast sprint to Christmas. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says these last few weeks are very important to many small businesses. Sanderson says the final rush each year depends on the calender. Many… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 14th Annual Battle of the Badges blood drive takes place Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 11-13 at City Lights (formerly the Eagles). Hours are Noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Bailey Gemar (gamer), Donor Recruitment Representative with Vitalant, talked about this… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Vaping-related illnesses have now been reported in all 50 states with more than a dozen in South Dakota. The Centers for Disease Control says the culprit seems to be an additive to THC oil. THC oil is illegal in South Dakota and a growing problem in Brookings County. States Attorney Dan… Read more »

PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) – Two people were found dead after a trailer fire near Pine Ridge earlier this week. The fire happened early Monday about three miles east of Pine Ridge. Oglala Sioux Police Chief Robert Ecoffey says the trailer was fully engulfed when first responders arrived. He was waiting for results of DNA… Read more »