PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has published an interim final rule formalizing the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program, but growing the crop isn’t likely to be legal in South Dakota any time soon. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says her staff has been looking through the 150+ pages of information… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Approximately 500 athletes will be competing in the annual Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament at the Village Bowl this weekend. Those athletes will be accompanied by about 200 coaches, according to Melanie Frosch, Vice President of Sports and Competition for Special Olympics. The tourney is an annual fixture in the Hub… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Longer lines of truck traffic may soon be traveling interstate highways in South Dakota. A law passed by the legislature this year would allow “truck platoons.” Karla Engle, an attorney with the Department of Transportation explained the concept to the Rules Review Committee. Engle says the truck convoys move as one… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Many Northern Plains farmers who were able to get a crop planted this spring are seeing better corn and soybean yields than expected. That’s according to Pioneer Agronomist Curt Hoffbeck, and he says that’s even true with late seeded crops. He says the worst area for flooding and excessive moisture in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Many South Dakota producers have been dealing with very challenging weather conditions this year from planting to harvest. Many have been enrolling in various conservation programs. NRCS State Conservationist for South Dakota Jeff (zim-pritch) Zimprich says they’ve had large signups in several of their programs. He says a lot of farmers… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says they have been getting briefings about changes and upgrades to cyber security. He says changes have been made to allow more offensive use of cyber powers. Rounds says it allows the military to cut off attacks before they happen. Rounds says there is no evidence… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Convicted killer Charles Rhines was executed by lethal injection at the South Dakota State Penitentiary Monday night at 7:39 p.m. That followed hours of delay waiting on the final appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court. Rhines was convicted for the 1992 murder of 22-year-old Donnivan Schaeffer of Rapid City. Following… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – With rivers running high and wet ground, there is concern about flood potential next spring. Phil Wernisch with the Federal Emergency Management Agency says they are going to partner with the State of South Dakota to push flood insurance. Wernisch says many people misunderstand how flood insurance works. Wernisch says they… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Some major changes are taking place with railroad crossings in Aberdeen. Some have been completed while others are still in the works, according to Robin Bobzien, Public Works Director. Motorists have probably already noticed one of the major changes as the railroad tracks that bisect N. Roosevelt St. and Eighth Ave.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – November is full of activities as the start of the holiday season begins. The month is also full of Vitalant Blood Drives, because this is a critical time of the year to donate. Abbie Arneson, Senior Donor Recruiter for Vitalant, said the month gets going in the Aberdeen area on Wednesday,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Marijuana reform groups submitted petitions containing over 80,000 signatures to the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office Monday, Nov. 4, hoping to qualify two separate ballot initiatives for next year’s election. One initiative would establish a medical marijuana program for qualified patients with debilitating health conditions. The other would legalize… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The South Dakota Department of Human Services held its annual Governor’s Awards in a ceremony at the State Capitol Rotunda in Pierre Monday. The awards recognize achievements of both individuals with disabilities and employers and other who work with those people. Governor Kristi Noem says South Dakota is a leader for… Read more »

BERESFORD, S.D. (Press Release) – A Sioux Falls, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died in a fatal crash involving four vehicles early Wednesday morning north of Beresford. A 2007 Peterbilt Conventional semi-truck was southbound on Interstate 29 when the vehicle lost a tire. The tire and rim landed in the passing… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The forecast calls for temperatures in central South Dakota to range from the low 30s to mid 40s this week, which Weatherology meteorologist Micheal Karow says is a little cooler than average for this time of year. He says central South Dakota is right on the edge of a cold… Read more »

OELRICHS, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash north of Oelrichs. Names of those involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2007 Buick LaCrosse was westbound on U.S. Highway 18 when the vehicle crossed the fog line and went onto the shoulder. The driver… Read more »