RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Rapid City police say a man wanted in connection with a fatal accident that killed an infant last year has been apprehended in Washington state. George Matousek, 37, of Rapid City, was arrested near Spokane this week according to police. Rapid City Police spokesman Brendyn Medina says they are currently… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Thanksgiving is a time for traveling and the South Dakota Department of Public Safety wants citizens to get to their destinations safely. The Thanksgiving Day holiday period is expected to be a busy travel period. DPS officials encourage motorists to obey all the rules of the road – especially to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The burn ban in Brown County has been extended until Midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 17. A couple of weeks ago the Brown County Commission enacted a resolution on an emergency basis and imposed a ban to prohibit or restrict open burning with the exception of campfires in campfire rings or… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender has unveiled a new initiative for change in Rapid City: the move to a home-rule charter for city government. The mayor on Monday released a letter he had previously sent to city council members, expressing his intent to begin the process. Allender says that the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The latest round of federal disaster declarations for 11 counties in South Dakota include individual assistance. Phil Wernisch with the Federal Emergency Management Agency says some people may have had multiple losses this year. Wernisch say people should register even if they are unsure they have covered damages. A disaster recovery… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The last living worker who helped construct Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota’s Black Hills has died. Donald “Nick” Clifford of Keystone, South Dakota, was 98. His wife, Carolyn Clifford, says he died Saturday at a hospice in Rapid City. At 17, Nick Clifford was the youngest worker hired… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Congress approved another short term spending plan last week, keeping the federal government open until late December. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson voted no, but not just to make a point. Johnson says it looked like they could make progress on some issues. Johnson says the impeachment process is blocking too… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While much attention has focused on the “Meth, we’re on it” campaign launched by the State of South Dakota, legislators working on the issue are waiting on more details. Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton was on an interim committee dealing with controlled substances and says they did find some consensus. Kennedy… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Those with travel plans this week need to keep an eye on the weather. There are a couple of different storm systems anticipated in the state. The first one, starting today, will likely miss the Aberdeen area, according to Travis Tarver, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen. However, the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – This week mark’s the end of another month and another deadline for license plate renewals. Because of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the deadline is actually a couple of days before the month ends. Patty VanMeter, Interim Brown County Treasurer, talked about this month’s letters. She said bringing along the postcard from the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The State of South Dakota and FEMA have opened a disaster recovery center in Madison to offer face-to-face support to individuals and businesses impacted by the tornadoes, severe storms and flooding from September 9-26. This is the first center to open; additional locations around the state will be announced… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Farm Bureau delegates debated resolutions regarding industrial hemp and livestock zoning at their annual convention in Sioux Falls over the weekend. President Scott VanderWal says their organization is not supporting the legalization of industrial hemp in South Dakota, even though USDA has released federal rules. He says there… Read more »

TULARE, S.D. (Press Release) – Two people died and three other people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday night south of Tulare. Names of the five people involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2007 Chevrolet Impala was northbound on U.S. Highway 281 when it crossed… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday observance on Thursday, Nov. 28, City garbage and recycling pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Thursday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27. Both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s garbage will be… Read more »