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GETTYSBURG, S.D. (DRG News) – The Avera Gettysburg Foundation is hoping to raise $1 million by June 1 to reach the goal to build the new Avera Missouri River Health Center. Avera Gettysburg Foundation director Kellie Yackley says despite a difficult spring, area residents raised more than $2 million in 90 days. Avera Health announced… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration to help South Dakotans and local governmental entities recover from property damage sustained during the statewide winter weather and flooding this spring. The request is for FEMA assistance to help with repairs for damage done to both public property as well… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency have made inspections in almost 60 counties and several Indian Reservations following damaging floods and storms in March. FEMA spokesman Brian Hvinden says they got the field work done last week. Hvinden says the next step is up the state and Governor Kristi Noem.… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says the state Division of Criminal Investigation will review an officer-involved shooting outside the Minnehaha County Jail. The review comes at the request of the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say a 44-year-old man was shot and wounded Tuesday afternoon after he charged at… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Ride Line in Aberdeen is offering a new transportation program this summer to assist youth in getting to their activities. Tom Wanttie, Ride Line Manager, explains the program. He said those wanting rides need to contact Ride Line at least 24 hours in advance. Wanttie said the new program is a… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA News) – This snow event dumped about 12 inches from Deadwood to Hill City, Rockerville and Custer, according to meteorologist John Chamberlain a the National Weather Service Office Rapid City. Chamberlain said this snow will change over to rain before it ends. The cooler temps may not be ideal tourist weather… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has introduced a bill that he says would close a loop hole in the “Gun-Free Schools Zones Act.” Rounds says the change is needed due to the addition of constitutional, or open carry laws in South Dakota. Rounds says it would revert federal law. The open… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Under a bill passed by this year’s legislature, South Dakota universities will have to provide spaces and protections for free speech. The bill (HB1087) says the Board of Regents must encourage “the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.” University of South Dakota… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved an electric rate hike for Otter Tail Power Company but was less than the company requested. Commissioner Kristie Fiegen says they weren’t convinced with what the company wanted. Fiegen says they don’t just average between the company request and the staff suggestions. Fiegen says… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Science continues at the Sanford Underground Research Facility, with a major expansion coming soon. Lab Communications Director Connie Walter says the next steps involve at least two research projects. Walter says there is international interest and cooperation. Walter says it will be a big construction job. Walter says they are now… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – The Abbott House has been awarded a $350,000 grant to build two therapeutic foster homes and independent living apartments. The homes will be built in Rapid City. Each home will have six bedrooms with one home designated to serve boys ages 10 to 17 and another designated for girls ages 10… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today announced that Amy Iversen-Pollreisz will serve as Interim Secretary of Social Services. This follows the resignation of current Secretary of Social Services Greg DeSautel, which is effective May 22. “I’m thankful for the ways Amy has served South Dakota through her various roles at DSS over… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – Mitchell police are investigating two deaths at a Mitchell motel. Just after 11:30 a.m. on Monday morning, authorities received a report of a deceased man and woman who were found at the Thunderbird Lodge. Officers and ambulance personnel responded to the scene. At this time, there are no indications of foul… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Sioux Falls woman charged with murder in the 1981 death of her newborn has been released from jail. The Argus Leader reports Theresa Bentaas posted bond Monday. The 57-year-old Bentaas has been in the Minnehaha County Jail since her arrest March 8. She is charged with first- and second-degree… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Police are looking for the person who shot a motorist in Sioux Falls. Authorities say the 34-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to his back Saturday about 2 a.m. The victim told police he was stopped at an intersection when a man got out of his own car and approached… Read more »
