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LOS ANGELES, C.A.(Argus Leader)- In his 35 years as emcee of “The Price is Right,” Bob Barker changed in only one appreciable way: He stopped dyeing his hair in the early 1990s, two decades into the game show’s long and storied run. Nearly everything else about Barker – his tanned and lithe looks, his avuncular ease with… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The State of South Dakota is taking applications for the final round of funding for the Connect SD program. Governor Kristi Noem says up to $27 million will be awarded to help connect more areas of rural South Dakota to high-speed broadband internet. Noem says this investment is critical to both workforce development… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2023-2024 survey with 665 earning special awards for going above the standard. The 2023-2024 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A veteran from Pierre was recognized Friday for his service during the Korean War. South Dakota US Senator Mike Rounds and staff member Bob DeJong presented Gerald (hard “g” sound) Johnson with the Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal. This is a fairly new medal, so DeJong shared some information about it. Rounds says… Read more »
ELLENDALE, N.D.(Press Release) – Trinity Bible College and Graduate School, an institution affiliated with the Assemblies of God known for its commitment to academic excellence and spiritual development, proudly commemorates its 75th anniversary of God’s faithfulness in transforming lives through rigorous Christian education and training. This milestone event marks a significant achievement in the institution’s… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The state of South Dakota has launched another marketing campaign; this time it’s to help normalize discussions surrounding mental health. Department of Social Services Secretary Matt Althoff says the “Notes to Self” grew out of conversations and information gathered from South Dakotans. Althoff says “Notes to Self” were developed to “generate awareness and… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A former Pierre Police officer arrested for a first offense Driving Under the Influence in March was sentenced Thursday in Hughes County Court. Judge Tara Adamski denied Jeremiah Erickson’s request for a suspended imposition of sentence, but she did suspended 188 days of jail time providing Erickson successfully completes certain conditions. Among those… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen: Through the Looking Glass will be the theme of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 29th annual ABBY Awards. This event will take place on Thursday, September 21 at the Dakota Event Center. Social will begin at 6pm with awards at 7 pm. Tickets are $50 each or a table… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Two inmates at the State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls are being charged with Attempted Murder and Aggravated Assault Against a Law Enforcement Officer following assaults against correctional officers Thursday morning, according to Attorney General Marty Jackley. The assault happened at 8:30 a.m. in Unit D of the Jameson… Read more »
ROBERTS COUNTY, S.D.(Press Release)- A Castlewood, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died Sunday from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash Saturday, 15 miles south of Sisseton, S.D. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling northbound on Whipple Road. A 2012 John Deere Gator was traveling north on Whipple… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- While it may be a small facility, the Pierre Regional Airport has a big economic impact. City Commissioner Jamie Huizenga (high-zin-ga) says it totals over $100-million. Huizenga says the Pierre airport as a positive impact on the central region of the state. He says the airport is also used for responding to some… Read more »
HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The South Dakota legislature has two Summer study committee’s this year. One is concerning long term care facilities the second is on the many expenses for county government that the state designates the counties to handle. Chairperson of the County Spending study committee is Representative Roger Chase of Huron, their third of four… Read more »
FLANDREAU, S.D.(KWAT)–A rough start to the school year in the Flandreau Public School District following two bomb threats Tuesday. The Moody County Sheriff’s Office said on social media that a threat was called into the school just after 9 a.m., and the school was immediately put on lock down, forcing the high school, middle school… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2023 Fall Residential Cleanup is coming up later this Friday. Brown County Landfill Manager Mike Scott provides the dates. Brown County Deputy State Attorney Ross Aldentaler reminds the citizens what they can legally do. Mike Scott reminds residents to use asphalt roads only when you head to the landfill and he explains… Read more »
EAGLE PASS, T.X.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was one of a handful of republican governors who gathered earlier this week at Eagle Pass, Texas, to see what’s happening along the US-Mexico border. Texas Governor Greg Abbott hosted the event. The other governors present were Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Oklahoma… Read more »
