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 »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyler Bierman as the Park Superintendent. Tyler will begin his new role on Monday, Dec. 16. Bierman has served as a Park Technician for the past 5 years, working most recently at Wylie Park, but has… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The 22nd Annual Pie Day at the South Dakota State Capitol is Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Annual Pie Day provides the opportunity to take in this year’s Christmas at the Capitol “A Hometown Christmas” and enjoy a slice of pie. In previous years, Pie Day at… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Upon the directive of President Donald Trump, Governor Kristi Noem has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KJJQ) – Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Survivor Assistance teams will be out in a number of southeast South Dakota counties on Saturday. FEMA spokesperson Debra Young says they’ll visit areas hit by the September storms in Brookings, Charles Mix, Davison, Hanson, Hutchinson, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, Moody, and Yankton counties and the… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A budget proposal from South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to freeze state aid to school payments at last year’s level is raising concern among school district officials. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says there was a compromise reached in 2016. In exchange for a half cent increase in the state sales… Read more »