PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Flood waters continue in engorge the Missouri River and could be for a while. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has kept a close eye on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers management of the Missouri since the 2011 flood. He says flooding chances are a long way from being over. Rounds… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — An Aberdeen man who was shot twice by a police officer in 2016 has been convicted of felony aggravated assault and drug possession. Authorities said Officer Ty Reinke shot 23-year-old Ehkhu Poe in the chest and arm after Poe had threatened some family members and charged the officer with a knife… Read more »

BLUNT, S.D. (KCCR) – The town of Blunt in Hughes County is fighting to keep Medicine Creek out of city limits.  Mayor Bryce Chambers says sirens were sounded late Thursday night to warn residents of the threat Chambers says they are not ordering mandatory or voluntary evacuations but that could change depending on conditions. Those… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A coalition of ag groups led by the American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union wants Congress to fully fund the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network in next year’s budget. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says more money for mental health services is badly needed in rural… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Authorizing the production of industrial hemp seemed to get the attention of the 2019 session of the South Dakota legislature. Bills to allow hemp passed both chambers before Governor Kristi Noem derailed it with a veto. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion supported the authorization. Rusch says he expects the issue to… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says his first legislative session in Pierre was a learning experience, which he tried to put to good use. Cwach says despite some bills falling short, he plans to bring them back next year. Cwach, a Democrat, says he promised new ideas. Cwach says he didn’t… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Northern State University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will come together to present their spring choral concert, titled “Farewells and Thanks,” at 3 p.m. March 31 in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. The Chamber Singers will open the concert with Thomas Marley’s “Fire, Fire”… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – As legislators return to Pierre Friday for the final day of the 2019 session, some members are saying it was a successful session. House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte. Qualm says despite the big boost in money for nursing homes, not all of them will stay open. Qualm says nursing… 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 »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Another full scale search for a missing 9-year-old girl came up empty Wednesday. The Pennington County Sheriff’s office says over 80 people were joined by two dog teams and a helicopter in the search for Serenity Dennard. Dennard hasn’t been seen since running away from the Black Hills Children’s Home… Read more »

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. (AP) — The U.S. military on Wednesday chose Ellsworth Air Force Base as the first training site for new B-21 bombers that are capable of launching thermonuclear weapons. U.S. Sens. John Thune and Mike Rounds hailed the announcement as an economic boon for the area, saying a flurry of construction… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department winter/spring 2019 Open Gym season will conclude today. The Fall/Winter Open gym season will begin again in October. For more information, please contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 626-7015.

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – People in Pierre are being advised not to drink city tap water unless it’s filtered, because of the manganese level in the water. Mark Mayer is the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources Drinking Water Program Administrator. He says Pierre’s water hasn’t changed and remains in compliance with… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The month of March is coming to a close and that mean’s another deadline for license plate renewals. Sheila Enderson, Brown County Treasurer, talked about this month’s letters. She said it is helpful if you bring your post card mailed from the state. Enderson also pointed out another deadline on Monday,… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Damage totals are still rising from flash flooding that hit Marne (marn) Creek in Yankton earlier this month. City Manager Amy Leon gave some initial estimates to the city commission at their Monday meeting. Leon says most of the damage is concentrated along the Auld-Brokaw Trail. Leon says there is also… Read more »