TEA, S.D. (Press Release) – A Sioux Falls man has been identified as the person who died Sunday afternoon in a tractor crash northwest of Tea. A 1930 Minneapolis-Moline tractor was mowing the ditches along the 269th Street. The tractor was eastbound in the north ditch when it rolled over onto the driver. Eugene Waack,… Read more »

MOUND CITY, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash that occurred south of Mound City. Names of those involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2004 Peterbilt semi-truck/trailer with a 30-foot-wide load was northbound on U.S. Highway 83. A southbound 2014 International semi-truck/trailer struck… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Recent design approval by the South Dakota Board of Regents means the Northern State University regional sports complex project is almost ready to begin. “It’s the final hundred meters of the race for this transformational project,” said NSU Director of Athletics Josh Moon. “Right now we need to finish the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The City of Pierre is asking residents to restrict their water use. City Utilities Director Brad Palmer says the request to slow down waste water flow is voluntary. Palmer says a sinkhole recently developed in Griffin Park along Lake Sharpe and heavy rain from a severe thunderstorm Wednesday has made the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (WNAX) – AGP’s new $300 million soy processing facility was dedicated yesterday in Aberdeen. AGP Chief Executive Officer Keith Spackler says the plant will crush soybeans in about a 100-mile radius around Aberdeen. Spackler says the plant will also provide new export opportunities for soy products in the Pacific Rim, to make up… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 14th Annual Storybook Land Festival takes place on Friday and Saturday, July 19-20. Activities start on Friday evening and will feature a variety of events including appearances by Wizard of Oz characters and performances by jugglers. David Eckert, Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center (ARCC) Supervisor, said that this year’s festival… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Disaster recovery funds are flowing from the Federal Emergency Management Agency following damage from the early spring storms and flooding. FEMA spokesperson Pam Saulsby says there are some strings attached to those dollars. Saulsby says there is a specific list the funds can be spent on. Saulsby says if you got… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA News) – There is some grousing over the new parking plan downtown, as the plan is being implemented and the installation of the parking meters has been underway. Mayor Steve Allender, speaking last week with Charlie O during the FOCUS WITH THE MAYOR SEGEMENT, predicts that in six months to a… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says the state ended the fiscal year with a just over $19 million surplus. The surplus was transferred to the budget reserve, which now has about $145 million. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, who is vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee, says that roll over… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) — A 67-year-old Las Vegas man has been arrested for breaking, entering, and burglarizing the Makepeace Jewelry store in Watertown early Wednesday morning. Police say the man had checked out the jewelry store several times before the robbery occurred, indicating it was a planned event. Watertown Police Department lead detective Sgt. Chad… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) announces approximately $15.3 million is available for funding during the 2019 application cycle for the HOME Investment Partnerships, Housing Tax Credit, Housing Opportunity Fund and Housing Trust Fund programs. Funding can be utilized to assist communities in addressing their local housing needs. The HOME… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) — The state of South Dakota is recognizing a South Dakota radio icon today. Dean P. Sorenson is celebrating 80 years today and as such, Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed today as Dean P. Sorenson Day in South Dakota. Sorenson’s broadcasting career began as a freshly minted adult at age 18 in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Many areas of South Dakota were hit by thunderstorms overnight. Weatherology meteorologist Nick Carlyle says one system toward the southeast part of the state had damaging wind. He says storms may redevelop this afternoon. Carlyle says the dew point is going to be uncomfortable for the next few days.

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will be in Aberdeen today for the grand opening of Ag Processing Inc. (AGP), a soybean processing agribusiness. Noem will speak at 1 p.m. at the event, which is by invitation only. The plant is located on the northeast edge of the city.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Meetings have been held around the country with Homeland Security and state and local election officials, hoping to limit interference in the 2020 elections. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says Russians will again try to impact next year’s voting. Rounds says while not interfering directly with balloting, the Russians spread misinformation… Read more »