SPEARFISH, S.D. (KBHB) – Investigators have determined that a fatal house fire in Spearfish this past September was intentionally set. In a release Monday, the City of Spearfish, Department of Public Safety, concluded the cause of the fire was deliberate with the area of origin being the kitchen and living room. The fire killed the… Read more »

FULTON, S.D. (WNAX) – District 19 State Senator Stace Nelson of Fulton sent emails out Sunday saying he would be resigning from the legislature as of Dec. 10 and retiring from politics. Nelson says he enjoyed serving his district. In his email, he said “it is with regret but relief of having survived South Dakota’s… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today announced that President Donald Trump has approved a presidential disaster declaration for September storm damage done in South Dakota, including the three tornadoes that struck Sioux Falls and the extreme flooding in communities such as Madison and Mitchell. “This is good news for South Dakota communities,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — Governor Kristi Noem says South Dakota’s meth crisis is, “growing at an alarming rate.” To combat the issue, the governor today announced the launch of South Dakota’s “largest, most aggressive anti-meth campaign.” The “Meth. We’re On It” campaign aims to bring awareness to those affected by addiction, while connecting community members… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Third Annual King of Wings event is set for Saturday, Dec. 7. The event runs from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area, 1121 First Ave. S.E. The location is something new this year, according to Mike Williams, Club member and Committee Chair of… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Sioux Falls man accused of spanking a child with a soup spoon has been indicted on child abuse charges. The Argus Leader reports the 36-year-old man is charged with abuse or cruelty to a minor, a felony. An affidavit in support of a search warrant shows that an 8-year-old… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — State Sen. Stace Nelson says he plans to step down next month following what he describes as the most frustrating year of his service in the Legislature. The Fulton Republican says he’s retiring Dec. 10 due to his health and his desire to spend more time with his family. Nelson, an… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) – South Dakota is on the cusp of seeing its first solar energy development. Public Utilities Commissioner Chris Nelson says a decision could come before the end of the year on whether to issue a permit for a 110 megawatt solar farm in Oglala Lakota County, and there could be more development… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – While much of the attention in Congress is focused on the House impeachment hearings, some important functions of government need to continue. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the funding for the federal government runs out this week. Johnson says it’s hard for some to focus on more than one issue… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Regional Health announced last Thursday they are changing their name and becoming part of the Mayo Clinic Network. According to a news release, Regional Health will become Monument Health, effective January 2020, and will remain independent. The release says it will become “part of a select group of health systems… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – An interim South Dakota legislative committee studying special education is ready to turn over some recommendations to the Executive Board. Committee Vice Chair, Senator Jim Bolin of Canton outlined some of the areas of agreement. Representative Ray Ring of Vermillion says more money will be needed to address the issue. Committee… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Avera Health was named a “Level 10” wired organization by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives or CHIME. The group recognizes health care organizations for the adoption and use of technology for patient safety and medical outcomes. Andrew Burchett is Chief Medical Information officer at Avera Health. Burchett says… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton County Commission held a special meeting Friday to discuss a moratorium on confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs). On the advice of States Attorney Rob Klimisch, the commission took no action on the moratorium. Commission Chairman Dan Klimisch says they had indications that the county zoning ordinance would be challenged.… Read more »

WHITE, S.D. (Press Release) – A White, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Thursday morning in a one-vehicle crash north of White. A 2001 Chevrolet Malibu was southbound on 478th Avenue when the vehicle left the roadway and eventually hit a tree. Sean Blom, who was the 18-year-old driver, was pronounced… Read more »