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June 6, 2019

Teenager killed in crash south of Reva

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 »

June 6, 2019

Water to be off Friday on S. First St. to install storm sewer

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 »

June 6, 2019

Thune addresses ag issues on Senate floor

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 »

June 6, 2019

Brookings Police looking for man involved with thefts from ATM

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 »

June 6, 2019

Searches to continue for missing girl in Black Hills

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 »

June 6, 2019

University campuses planning for upcoming fall term

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 »

June 6, 2019

Poverty Simulation event June 13 at K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library

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 »

June 6, 2019

Group of South Dakotans experience Normandy

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 »

June 6, 2019

Johnson says Congress should be more involved in tariff talks

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 »

June 6, 2019

Three statutes to be unveiled on Trail of Governors

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 »

June 6, 2019

Annual Bike Rodeo today at Aquatic Center

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Annual Bike Rodeo, sponsored by the Aberdeen Police Deparment, will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Aberdeen Aquatic Center south parking lot. The event will include bike inspections, an obstacle course and bike raffles. Officer Jordan Lemke of the Aberdeen Police Department talked about the details.… Read more »

June 5, 2019

Bumann named Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper Patrick Bumann, who colleagues praise for his hard work and dedication, has been named the 2018 South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year. Trooper Bumann, who is a member of the Sioux Falls squad, was honored during a Wednesday awards luncheon in Sioux Falls.… Read more »

June 5, 2019

South First Street to be closed to through traffic Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, South First St. will be closed to through traffic in the following areas for work on storm sewer lines: On South First St. from Railroad Ave. to Second Ave. S.W. and from Main Street to S. Second St. Work is expected… Read more »

June 5, 2019

Woman killed in rollover north of Tuthill

TUTHILL, S.D. (Press Release) – An 83-year-old woman died Tuesday afternoon in a one-vehicle rollover north of Tuthill. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family. She was the only person involved. A 2007 Chevrolet Malibu was northbound on 237th Avenue, traveling around a curve when it left the roadway.… Read more »

June 5, 2019

Man killed in crash northeast of Colman

COLMAN, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died early Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash northeast of Colman. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family. He was the only person involved. A 2017 Ford F-250 pickup was southbound on Interstate 29 when it left the roadway to the left,… Read more »