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ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) South Dakota Senator John Thune visited Aberdeen recently and spoke with Dakota Broadcasting about a host of issues. One in particular he and his Republican colleagues continue to press is the situation at the U.S Mexico border. Senator Thune calls it a matter of national security. Senator Thune admits this is a… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Wintry weather is expected across eastern South Dakota this week, starting today with a weather system that will bring several inches of snow along with it. Southeast South Dakota is under a Winter Storm Warning, while east central and northeast South Dakota are in a Winter Weather Advisory thru Tuesday morning. National Weather Service… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–More pre-trial motions hearings were held last week in an upcoming Watertown murder trial. Jeremiah Peacemaker is accused of killing 28 year-old Kendra Owen, who was found dead at her residence in the 300-block of North Broadway in Watertown on September 2nd, 2020. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has taken over the lead prosecution in… Read more »
MURDO, S.D.(KCCR)- Murdo’s Economic Development group last month received 186-thousand dollars in Housing Opportunity Funding from the South Dakota Development Authority to help bring two Governors Houses to the Jones County seat. Murdo Economic Development Director Ashley Geigel says the community is still trying to figure out what kind of housing need Murdo has. Geigel… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Lawmakers aren’t the only ones preparing for the upcoming legislative session. Various organizations are reading up on proposed legislation and preparing positions to lobby their causes. South Dakota Municipal League Executive Director David Reiss says he’s heard various concerns from the cities and towns he represents. Reiss says the Municipal League will support… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Monday the South Dakota Property Rights PAC is hosting a rally at Pierre prior to the legislative session beginning that Tuesday. District 3 Representative Carl Perry discuss who is going to be there. District 3 Representative Brandei Schaefbauer: District 3 Senator Al Novstrup discuss topics that could be brought up at the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A retired florist from South Dakota got to check an item off his bucket list this past week after getting to help decorate one of the floats participating in the 136th Rose Parade held on Monday. Dave Engelmeyer and his late wife Bev owned and operated the Jungle of Flowers shop in Burke… Read more »
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- District 24 Representative Mike Weisgram of Fort Pierre wants to serve another two-year term. He says he understands the importance of the work lawmakers do. South Dakota’s 99th annual legislative session begins Tuesday. Weisgram will again chair the House Commerce and Energy Committee and expects to be busy from the start. He… Read more »
MURDO, S.D.(KCCR)- In December, Murdo Economic Development was awarded 186-thousand dollars to put toward the establishing of two Governors Homes in community. Murdo Economic Development Director Ashley Geigle says her group was established only two years ago and this was a first exciting step in growing Murdo. Geigle says the need for housing in a… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The final enplanement numbers for passenger use of Pierre Regional Airport are in. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga presented December enplanements Tuesday night. However, Airport Manager Brian Cowles discovered an error in Huizenga’s numbers. The actual December enplanements were 1,329 with 1,230 of those to Denver and 99 to… Read more »
SIOUX FALL, S.D.(KELO)- Some extra time for parents…and for the Apple Tree Learning Centers in Sioux Falls. Randy Stewart, the owner of the centers, has notified parents that operations are being extended in hopes of working something out to keep them operating. A former staff member is taking over one of the centers, located on… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Governor Kristi Noem was on the stump in Sioux City for former president Donald Trump Wednesday night. On Thursday morning, the Governor told CBS News says there’s a big difference in her job now as compared to when Trump was in office. Governor Noem is said to be on Trump’s short list… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The owner of a Mitchell business which was raided by several law enforcement agencies last month pleaded not guilty to DUI charges on Thursday. 44-year old Cory Cumings appeared in Davison County Court. During the hearing, Assistant State’s Attorney Robert O’Keefe requested that bond for Cumings be modified or revoked, telling Judge Donna… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A Watertown man was arrested on a felony Hit and Run charge following a vehicle-pedestrian accident that injured a child Thursday afternoon. Police say it happened in the 1000-block of Third Avenue Northeast. A car driven by 98 year-old Sylvester Korbel was going east through a school zone when he struck an eight year-old boy who… Read more »
