RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA News) – There have been a lot of unanswered questions regarding possible negative health impacts of vaping, as South Dakota becomes one of 33 states reporting illnesses or death related to vaping. The state health department has reported two confirmed cases of vaping-related illness among residents aged 20 to 24. The American… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Democratic Party is going through some tough financial times, closing offices in Sioux Falls and Rapid City and having their remaining staff work remotely. Democratic Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says it is a difficult transition time. Cwach says new party officials seem to be more focused… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Fall Campaign Kickoff for the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota is set for 10 a.m. Thursday at the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library. This marks the 87th campaign, according to Aaron Schultz, Executive Director of the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota. He said that campaign goal has remained… Read more »

CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – 40 South Dakota Farmers Union members are making hill visits this week in Washington at the National Farmers Union Fly In. President Doug Sombke says they’re focusing primarily on low commodity prices and the trade war and bringing individual farmers concerns to lawmakers. He says they’ll also bring up the need… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – More work is scheduled in and around Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River over the next few years. Operations Manager Tom Curran says they got all three hydro power units back on line this summer. Curran says there is a major, multiyear project scheduled in the power house. Curran says… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The digital divide and how to close it was one of the topics of a Senate subcommittee hearing in Sioux Falls last week. Dakota State University President Jose (joe-say) Marie-Griffiths testified that gap is evident in rural areas of South Dakota. Marie-Griffiths says there are several components needed to bring… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – President Donald Trump has ordered flags nationwide to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, to recognize Patriot Day, a day to honor the individuals who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

FARGO, N.D. (Press Release) – The American Red Cross would like to announce the retirement of Lynn Speral, Chief Executive Officer for the Dakotas Region. Speral has been an integral part of local Red Cross operations since she joined the organization in 2012. Speral served as the Regional Chief Development Officer when she was hired… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Charges are pending against a 37-year-old woman from Oakland, CA, after a chase Monday that started about nine miles west of Fort Pierre. According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, they received a traffic complaint about a vehicle going east on SD Highway 34. A trooper located the vehicle on… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University is presenting Wolf Talks in conjunction with the 2019 NSU Larry and Julie Poeppel Family Common Read Lecture. The next Wolf Talk, “Self-Regulation and Mindfulness” with Megan Frewaldt, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Berggren Recital Hall. The… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (KWAT) – There was a severe weather outbreak across northeast South Dakota last night, and it included a handful of reports of tornadoes. National Weather Service forecaster Ryan Leake talked recapped the evening. The farm that was damaged is located four miles north of Bristol. Leake says the ingredients were in place for… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Ground has been broken for the new State Veterans Cemetery in Sioux Falls. The South Dakota Legislature in 2018 authorized the state to seek construction funding from the National Cemetery Administration. Funds were also raised by various groups. Of the 72,000 veterans in South Dakota, 50,000 of them live in… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Farm bill signup is underway, and farmers are learning about changes in the new programs to help them decide which is best for their operation. Yankton County Farm Service Agency Executive Director David Charles says the Agricultural Risk Coverage or ARC-County Program and Price Loss Coverage or PLC program will again… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The State of South Dakota has expanded a sales tax rebate program to include animal production facilities and counties. Adam Molseed with the Governors Office of Economic Development spoke to the Yankton County Commission about the program. Molseed says the developer will sign over the rebates directly to the counties. Molseed… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 74th Annual Convention of the South Dakota Wildlife Federation will be in town this weekend. The event, which lands in the Hub City about every five years, will take place Friday-Sunday, Sept. 13-15 at the Terry O’Keefe Youth Hunter Education Center at the Arnie Goldade Shooting Range, and at the… Read more »