SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – As a resource for people in many Midwestern communities struck by flooding, wet conditions, and a volatile ag environment, Avera Health has created the Farm and Rural Stress Hotline. Farmers, ranchers and people who live in rural communities can call 1-800-691-4336 24 hours a day. The call is free… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Offering hope in the midst of grief is the mission of Angela Kennecke of Sioux Falls. Her 21-year-old daughter, Emily died of a fentanyl-heroin overdose in May of 2018. Kennecke, who spoke at the Yankton Area Mental Wellness Conference, says she hopes young people hear her and will step in when… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump announced that $15 to $20 billion would be made available to help ag producers hit by the ongoing trade war and bad weather. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says they still don’t have many details of the second round of market facilitation payments. Johnson says the Ag Department wants… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The Pierre T.F. Riggs High School Chamber Choir will sing in Carnegie Hall in New York on Sunday as part of an international group of singers. Director Rodd Bauck (like bow-k; bow rhymes with cow) says they’ll be performing a piece called “Calling All Dawns.” Bauck says there are 25… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office fall internship program. Student interns will work with staff on various projects depending on interests and strengths, but typical duties include aiding the governor’s general counsel, director of constituent services, and communications team; conducting policy research; preparing policy briefings;… Read more »

REVA, S.D. (Press Release) – A 17-year-old male died Wednesday in a one-vehicle crash south of Reva. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family. He was the only person involved. A 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup was westbound on Sorum Road, east of the intersection with South Dakota Highway… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019, water will be off in the following area to install storm sewer:           South 1st Street from 3rd Avenue SW to Railroad Avenue The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator John Thune made a speech on the Senate floor, talking about issues ag producers in the state and region are facing. Thune says he has been pushing the Trump Administration to complete new trade deals. Thune says he wants USDA to move on crop insurance and other payments… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Brookings Police are investigating a number of cases of unauthorized withdrawals from bank accounts. Assistant Police Chief Derrick Powers says 13 people have contacted police because of money being taken. In addition, there are reports of similar thefts from other area towns. The money is apparently being taken through the use… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA News) – A false rumor has been circulating, that the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office would be suspending further searches for Serenity Dennard, missing since February, when she ran away from the Children’s Home. Sheriff Kevin Thom (like HOME) on Tuesday told KOTA Radio that they have no intention of suspending the… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – University campuses across the state are quiet now but planning for the fall term is moving ahead rapidly. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they would like to build on their small enrollment gain last fall. Gestring says they are seeing smaller high school numbers in some of the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – GROW South Dakota is hosting a Poverty Simulation event at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library. While the event is designed for people who work with the impoverished, it is really for everybody to help raise awareness of the day-to-day challenges of living in poverty,… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – Three South Dakota men just returned home this week from Normandy, France where they participated in a “GoRuck” challenge. The GoRuck company promotes its brand of clothing by organizing and sponsoring “GoRuck challenges.” The events are based on Special Forces training exercises. The three South Dakota men who made up the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump says he is not bluffing over his threat to impose a five percent tariff on all imports from Mexico over their failure to stem the flow of immigrants over the U.S. border. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says Congress can and should become more involved. Johnson says tariffs should… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Life size, bronze statues of three more governors will be unveiled next week in Pierre. The Trail of Governors Foundation will hold an unveiling ceremony Friday, June 14, at 10am at the South Dakota Capitol Rotunda. This year’s additions are Govs. Samuel Elrod (5th), Archie Gubbrud (22nd) and Dennis Daugaard… Read more »