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PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – National Prescription Take-Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 28. It is an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. South Dakotans have been strong participants in the past and are encouraged to take part again. Unwanted medications can be disposed of without question in a secure medication drop box at participating… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on October 30th, in honor of the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on October 25, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine. This order is the result of a proclamation from President Joseph R.… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A ribbon-cutting was held Thursday on more than 26,000 square feet of new construction that’ll serve as a state-of-the-art learning environment for diesel technology students at Lake Area Technical College. It’s known as the Ace A. Brandt Diesel Center. LATC President Tiffany Sanderson. Sanderson says there were many players who made this project possible, most… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Safe Harbor is hosting their annual Soup & Pie event tonight at the K.O.Lee Library to help raise awareness of domestic violence. Executive Director Gina Karst reminds everyone that October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Karst talks about what their guest speaker will be talking about tonight. Karst explains that most people probably… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre City Commission has approved a resolution of support for the Stencil Group to apply for financial assistance for its $16.6 million, 100+ unit apartment complex. Financial advisor Toby Morris says the City has used this procedure for previous developments. The money being applied for is part of the $200 million approved… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- South Dakota US Senator Mike Rounds and the bipartisan Artificial Intelligence working group hosted a panel discussion last week focused on the use of AI in cancer research. The panel, comprised of academic and industry experts, discussed how AI is transforming health care. Rounds, who lost his wife Jean to cancer nearly two… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to express unconditional support for Israel and condemn Hamas in response to Hamas’ acts of terror on Israel. “Hamas is evil. America can’t allow terrorists to grow in strength,” said Johnson. “Israel has the right to fight back, and they have the wide… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate Wednesday about the bipartisan trip he took with fellow Senators to Israel to offer their support. Thune talks about how the U.S. is committed to see that Hamas is defeated. Thune talks about his time at Tel Aviv. Thune talks about the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter reminds citizens of Brown County that property taxes are due Tuesday. If you choose to dropoff on one of the boxes for pickup on Tuesday, VanMeter encourages people to double check when pickup will be at that location. If it’s already picked up, it will not pickup until… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- It’s been a long time coming, but ground has been broken at the site of the Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center House of Hope in Pierre. Executive Director Sarah Reinhart says the current shelter isn’t large enough to serve their clients. Reinhart says they offer a variety of services to those affected by… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to elect Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as Speaker of the House to restore order in the House of Representatives. “I’m proud to vote for Rep. Mike Johnson for Speaker,” said Johnson. “Now we can put these unfortunate three weeks behind us and… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(KWAT)–Parts of the Dakotas will look wintry by Friday. Forecasters say a weather system will drop measurable snowfall–mainly across western and north central North Dakota–from Thursday afternoon into Friday morning. Aberdeen National Weather Service forecaster Megan Mulford says the snowflakes could reach down into South Dakota, mainly west of the James River valley. Snowfall… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- An iconic Watertown holiday institution is being resurrected this year. Santaland, which entertained kids and adults alike in the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s, will return in 2023, thanks to the efforts of the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, the Watertown Development Company, the Watertown Area Community Foundation, and Visit Watertown. The immersive Christmas… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Today, national radio celebrity Trent Loos is bringing his British Isles counterparts to South Dakota. They will be meeting from 4pm to 7pm at the Clubhouse at the Brown County Fair Grounds. T-shirts are available for purchase. FFA Chapters from Aberdeen, Groton, Northwestern, and Leola Schools will be present to meet and… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Haunted Forest, a traditional Halloween event, will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 27 – 28, in Storybook Land and Wylie Park. This is a thrilling, chilling and exciting Halloween event for youth and adults of all ages. A special matinee performance for younger children will be held Saturday afternoon with… Read more »
