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FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A new senior living complex in Fort Pierre is hiring staff and getting closer to opening its doors. Owners had hoped to open the Peaceful Pines facility Oct. 1, 2023, but Mayor Gloria Hanson says there’s been a few different things causing the delay. Hanson says based on what she’s been told,… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- October is Cancer Preventions Month. Molly Sutton, the Avera Regional Director of Philanthropy talks about this month as an opportunity to educate people about cancer. Ms. Sutton discusses what the individual can do to mitigate their risk of developing cancer. She adds that keeping fit, avoiding excess and not vaping or using… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- This past Saturday, the U.S. Congress passed a 45-day continuing resolution to fund the government through November 17th. Congressman Dusty Johnson reacted to the passage of the resolution which coincidentally occurred on his birthday. Congressman Johnson talked about the CR that didn’t pass on Friday dealing with funding for the southern border. Johnson… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.–It has become a messy situation for the city of Watertown, but one that could have some resolution soon. It’s the former Wells Fargo Bank building downtown, which the city bought for $1.3 million in November 2020. Their plan, at the time, was to renovate it into a new city hall. But they got… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Hughes County is looking for a new emergency management director. County Manager Lori Jacobson asked the Hughes County Commission Monday to accept the resignation of Cathy Strudel. Jacobson told the Commission Strudel was moving west river but was not able to elaborate on Strudel’s plans. Strudel replaced Rob Fines who retired July 1st… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A new car rental agreement was reached tonight for the Watertown Regional Airport as it was approved by the City Council, but not after some clarifications from City staff. Airport Manager Rob Cyrus explains to the Council that they received one bid from Centric Car Care Rental, doing business as Quest Car Rental,… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D(KELO)- Summit Carbon Solutions plans to come back with another plan for a carbon capture pipeline in South Dakota.. Summit’s Chief Operating Officer Jimmy Powell talks about company officials began meeting with county commissioners last week, and he says they’ll be back at it again. Powell says it’s a big task, because the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners were introduced to Gevo based in Lake Preston. Kent Hartwig, Director of State & Local Affairs, talks about the industry. Hartwig explains how much investment has been put into this project at Lake Preston. Hartwig explains the relationship they have with Summit Carbon Solutions. Hartwig… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Travis Schaunaman made a proclamation pushed by Safe Harbor.(1:58) You can learn more about what Safe Harbor is doing to combat domestic violence at www.safeharborsd.com.
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Crunch Off is underway, and the Aberdeen Public School District Food Service Department is encouraging participation as a way to promote local produce. The department serves locally grown fruits and vegetables to students every day in Aberdeen school lunchrooms. Jason Albert, Food Service Director, said the department is… Read more »
PARKER, S.D. (KELOLAND) — We have an update on a case out of Turner County. A Parker man admits to killing a baby in September of last year. 26-year-old Phillip Delaney has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors dropped murder and aggravated battery of an infant charges. Delaney will be sentenced… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8am on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following areas for fire hydrant replacement: ROAD CLOSED – S. Marshall St. from 3rd Ave. SE to 4th Ave. SE WATER OFF – S. Marshall St. from 3rd… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(KCCR)- The Mid-America Business Conditions Index is getting closer to growth neutral following two months of decline. Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss says the September reading grew to 50 on a zero to 100 scale from 49-point-five in August. Fifty is considered growth neutral on the scale with readings above indicating growth and… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On October 3, 5, and 6, Aberdeen Central students will present their fall production, “Radium Girls” at the CHS Thomas F. Kelly Theater. The production, directed by Jennifer Lofswold, Jessica Appl and Tracy Vogel, tells the story of female dial painters who fought for their day in court after… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(Press Release)- Just a few days ago, Bob Sahr participated in the groundbreaking of a soybean and oilseed processing plant near Mitchell. The CEO/General Manager of East River Electric Power Cooperative said being a part of a business model that supports rural citizens and their communities is rewarding. “It’s pretty exciting to be part… Read more »
