PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – The first vaping-related illnesses have been confirmed in South Dakota – two of them in young adults, both East River. State Epidemilogoist Joshua Clayton says they follow the national pattern.   Clayton says the sickness looks like something else at first.  

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today appointed Margo Northrup to serve as judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. “Margo is honest, empathetic, and trustworthy,” said Noem. “Her commitment to justice will equip her well to serve the people of the Sixth Circuit. I am confident she will be an excellent judge.” “Serving… Read more »

ALEXANDRIA, S.D. (Press Release) – A Sioux Falls man has been identified as the person who died Friday morning in a tractor-van crash east of Alexandria. A Case Versatile 305 tractor, which was pulling a hose trailer used for waste handling work, was westbound on Interstate 90. The vehicle was rear-ended by a westbound 2001… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – Authorities have identified the man whose body was found on the railroad tracks below a Mitchell viaduct last week. 57-year old Leon Titze’s body was found on Friday at around 9 a.m. Results of an autopsy show that Titze died from injuries that resulted from falling from the top of the… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — State regulators say Rapid City Regional Airport did not cause contamination when it dumped sewage on its property last month. The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources says tests of the airport’s septic lagoon found that its contents would have been safe to spread on land had airport… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Creation of a new slogan and logo for Aberdeen has been put on hold after debate about whether or not Mayor Travis Schaunaman’s company (Production Monkeys) should be allowed to submit an idea. The potential conflict of interest discussion came up at a recent city council meeting. Gail Ochs, President of… Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – Economists are watching carefully for any signs of an impending recession. Ernie Goss, of Creighton University in Omaha, says there are growing signals of a slowing economy. Goss says growth is slowing at the national and regional level. Goss says there are some trade issues that could further tip the scale… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Lab at South Dakota State University on Friday. The new facility protects food safety and supports research, diagnostics and studies with respect to animal diseases in the state and region. Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden says as a… Read more »

HARTFORD, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Democratic Party is struggling to regain its financial footing following an audit by the Federal Election Commission that found misspent money and incomplete records. The party closed offices in Sioux Falls and Rapid City to cut expenses. Party Chair, Paula Hawks of Hartford, says they plan to work… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Damage assessments from the March storms and flooding are continuing across South Dakota. Brian Hvinden with the Federal Emergency Management Agency says their people are out working with cities and counties. Hvinden says they are looking for lots of damage related documentation. Hvinden says there are a lot of factors that… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – From guitars to piano, from drums to horns, Dakota Music Academy offers lessons for young and old alike. Business owner Andrew Grandpre talked about how the business, which just recently opened at 104 S. Main St., came into being. He said that the academy has multiple staff members who provide instruction… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Rob Wylie, the longtime Executive Director of the South Dakota Retirement System is taking advantage of that system and is himself retiring. He announced his intentions last December and met with the board for the last time last Thursday. Wylie says he set goals for himself and the system when he… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (Press Release) – A day of farm and ranch tours followed by a panel discussion are all part of a Sustainability on the Farm and Ranch event on Sept. 14, 2019, centered at Watertown, S.D. South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Committee is hosting the event. The day begins… Read more »

ALEXANDRIA, S.D. (Press release) – One person died Friday morning in a tractor-van crash east of Alexandria. Names of those involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A Case Versatile 305tractor, which was pulling a hose trailer used for waste handling work, was westbound on Interstate 90. The vehicle was rear-ended by… Read more »

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Authorities in North Dakota relied on DNA collected from a cigarette butt to charge a man with engaging in a riot for his part in a Dakota Access pipeline protest three years ago that caused damage estimated at hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to an affidavit. Morton County prosecutors also… Read more »