PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – As squeeks from their polished, shiny new leather duty gear echoed through the South Dakota Capitol Rotunda Thursday, nine freshly minted South Dakota Highway Patrol troopers gathered for a delayed graduation ceremony Thursday. Major Rick Miller told the family members in attendance to continue to support the troopers as they depart… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (DBE Radio Group) – The new proposed parking plan in Rapid City will be overseen by a parking advisory board as the plan is now going to be studied some more and more input will be taken. But City leaders at the regular Monday night City Council meeting expressed their support for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The National Weather Service and Brown County Emergency Management will be hosting storm spotter training class. This class will cover topics discussing severe thunderstorms that produce damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes and flash floods. Other types of severe weather and lightning safety will also be discussed. This class is free… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Annual Yelduz Shrine Circus is back in town. Shows will run today through Saturday at the Aberdeen Civic Arena. Ringmaster Andre McClain is excited about this year’s show. There will be seven total shows in all, according to Devin Reints of the Yelduz Shriners. He said this is the Yelduz… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – In commemoration of the 77th anniversary (April 18, 2019) of the Doolittle Raid during WWII, a B-25 bomber is making stops across South Dakota this week– including in Pierre Wednesday morning. John Mollison is the communications director for the South Dakota Air and Space Museum. He says the Doolittle Raid… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Some SkyWest passengers on their way to Denver got some unexpected layover time in Pierre after weather got in the way of their flight. Pierre Airport Manager Mike Issacs says thunderstorms moving through the Watertown area impacted the plane. Issacs says the afternoon flight out of Pierre was rescheduled, but wasn’t… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University has named three finalists for the position of NSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The finalists will visit campus beginning next week, with open forums held at the following times and locations: Dr. John Ernst: Monday, April 22, 4-4:45 p.m., Williams Library Rotunda Dr. Michael… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Storybook Land will open Friday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m. Storybook Land will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Visitor Center will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. weather permitting… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The University Center in Sioux Falls will get a new name, under new management, in an effort to attract more students. Executive Director Carmen Simone says the to be determined name will help in marketing to new students. Simone says they have a target enrollment in mind. Simone says they… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The damage assessment continues across Yankton County following last month’s rain and flooding. Director of Emergency Management Paul Scherschligt says they have about half of the reports finalized. Scherschligt told the county commission that estimate does not include road, bridge and culvert damages. Scherschligt says the close out of the disaster… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Cracked pipes have led to a hole opening up at an intersection in Aberdeen. Lynn Lander, City Manager, described what transpired that eventually closed the intersection at Eighth Ave. and S. Washington St. He said that the city knew there was an issue, located the problem area and blocked it off… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Nine new troopers will join the South Dakota Highway Patrol during a graduation ceremony Thursday, April 18, in the state Capitol Rotunda. The ceremony was postponed from last Friday due to weather. South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson is the guest speaker. The ceremony, which is open to… Read more »

VOLGA, S.D. (WNAX) – Crews continue to make repairs and restore power to customers of Sioux Valley Energy. Spokesperson Carrie Vugteveen (v-ugg-ta-vean) says more of their system has been brought back online. She says there are still about 700 customers in the dark, down from over 10,000 at one time. Vugteveen says it will take… Read more »

BURKE, S.D. (WNAX) – Former democratic Governor candidate Billie Sutton is setting up a leadership institute. He says it is one way he can stay involved in public policy. Sutton says they are now taking applications for their first class. Sutton says the first meeting will be held in Chamberlain. Sutton says he wants to… Read more »

ON THE SOUTHERN BORDER (KELO.com) — Dusty Johnson (R) is giving online updates of his visit to the Mexican border. Postings include a video of Dusty standing in front of a barrier under construction. Johnson says there are humanitarian and national security issues on the border. South Dakota’s lone U.S. Representative is part of a Congressional… Read more »