RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Crews working in a storm have rescued a 23-year-old man who fell into a ravine and became wedged between rocks in southwestern South Dakota. Pennington County authorities say the man started walking after his vehicle became disabled and fell into the ravine at Sheep Mountain Overlook in Badlands National Park… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are going out to individuals in South Dakota that had their homes and businesses damaged in the March storms and flooding. FEMA spokesperson Pam Saulsby says they have seen all types of damages. Just under $7 million has been paid out so far. Saulsby… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The search is on for evidence of more zebra mussel infestations. Lake Sharpe on the Missouri River was the latest water body found to have the invasive pests. Dan Klimisch of Yankton is Chairman of the James River Water Development Board of Directors and says the river has not been checked.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Elm Digital Marketing is offering a workshop for small businesses on Tuesday, July 30. The event runs from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Downtown Workshop, 208 S. Main St. Josh Latterell, Owner and CEO of Elm Digital Marketing, said this workshop is to help small businesses get more leads and… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Keeping health care services and providers in rural areas is becoming a major challenge. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says the area has strong medical community now. Ekeren says it will be more difficult to find and recruit doctors in the future. Ekeren says they need… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The August meeting of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Affairs Committee will feature Mayor Travis Schaunaman as the speaker. Mayor Schaunaman will speak about his vision and goals for the Aberdeen community. This event will take place on Thursday, August 1 from noon to 1 p.m. at the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue has announced the next round of market facilitation program payments. South Dakota Farm Service Agency State Director Paul (shoe-beck) Shubeck says the payment rates vary by county and are in response to the negative impacts of the trade war with China. He says the payment rates… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2019, water will be off in the following areas to replace a water main valve:           200 block of South Congress St & 200 block of South Jackson St  The Public Works Department suggests that residents in… Read more »

MADISON, S.D. (KJAM) – When a child is very sick or suffering from a traumatic injury, a parent’s main focus is helping and being with the child through it all. It’s not something that is planned, so parents and families are not prepared for what could be a long road ahead of them. That’s where… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – While the next round of state-wide elections are months away, preparations are well underway. A number of counties in South Dakota have been using vote centers, with electronic registrations and the ability to vote at any polling place in the county. Secretary of State Steve Barnett says some adjustments will have… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A man wanted for murder in California was arrested at a residence on East Dakota Avenue in Pierre Wednesday. Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Gary Bunt says 32-year-old Adam Renfroe of Brentwood, CA, was wanted for Murder and a Parole Violation. The charges stem from an incident on July 12, 2019,… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Dogs now have a place to go – literally to go – at Sioux Falls Regional Airport. “For our four-legged friends, we opened a Service Animal Relief Area,” says Airport Manager Dan Letellier. The Service Animal Relief Area, or doggie bathroom, if you prefer, even has a toy fire hydrant. Such… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The ribbon cutting for the Community College for Sioux Falls was held Wednesday at the former University Center. The college will be managed by the University of South Dakota, with cooperation from South Dakota State and Dakota State Universities. Earlier this week, Board of Regents Executive Director Paul Beran appeared… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A 23-year-old Harrold woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Manslaughter. Kiya Rojas pled not guilty. The Indictment alleges that on July 9, 2018, Rojas unlawfully killed an individual while operating a motor vehicle in a grossly negligent manner. The maximum penalty if convicted is up to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds didn’t watch much of the Mueller hearings yesterday. The state’s junior Senator said he had 15 events on the Senate side, including 9 South Dakota groups that he met with. He said those were alongside two classified meetings he attended and two series of votes in… Read more »