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 »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Annual AAUW Book Sale is still more than a month away, but donations are currently being accepted. Joyce Kimmel, Branch President of the AAUW in Aberdeen, said that the sale features between 20,000 and 30,000 books each year. Prices range from 10 cents to $3 depending on the book. Kimmel… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (DRG News) – The U.S. Agriculture Department is proposing a new rule to close an automatic eligibility loophole within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue says the change will strengthen the SNAP program. Under the proposed rule, Perdue says eligibility would be limited to households receiving substantial, ongoing… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Federal Reserve meets next week and its widely expected they will cut interest rates at least a quarter point. Curt Everson, President of the South Dakota Bankers Association, says there are some changes happening before the Fed takes any action. President Trump has been pushing the Fed to cuts rates… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – While it is high visitation season, state tourism officials are planning ahead. Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says they have been seeing unique visitors later in each year. Hagen says they will also promote fall visitation and hunting. Hagen says they will also maintain and enhance their marketing plans year round.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook Page) – Steven Lust Automotive has very generously partnered with the Aberdeen Police Department to arrange for a landmark promotion involving the giveaway of the department’s current DARE Camaro. This is a black 2014 Chevy Camaro with around 15,000 miles. To be eligible for the giveaway: -Participants must reside in the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Federal agencies have provided $6,765,847 million in grants, loans and flood insurance payments to assist South Dakotans as they recover from the major disaster declared June 7 by President Donald J. Trump following a request from Governor Kristi Noem. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided $1,464,380 in grants to… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A missing South Dakota woman has been found in Nebraska and her ex-boyfriend has been arrested for assaulting her. The 21-year-old Rapid City woman was being treated for “significant injuries” at Chadron Community Hospital Sunday. The Nebraska State Patrol says hospital staff called police after the woman said she was… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – One of the more controversial issues of the 2019 South Dakota legislative session will be in front of an interim committee this week. The “Electric Service in an Annexed Area” committee will try to find a middle ground between municipal utilities and rural electric cooperatives. Chris Studer, Member and Public Relations… Read more »