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RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- It doesn’t take a meteorologist to tell – taking just one look at many front lawns in the area tells the story of a dry summer. Tessa Jaeger, public information officer for the Rapid City Fire Department, says local wildland firefighters are ready to go if needed. Jaeger said the speed of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Downtown Days: Friday and Saturday in downtown Aberdeen. Friday events include Food Truck Friday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Malchow Plaza and live music by the Christian rock band Disciple at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Saturday events include a farmers market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., family activities and live… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee held its first meeting at the State Capitol in Pierre Thursday. Pierre Police Captain Bryan Walz is a law enforcement representative on the Committee and says a lot of information was shared in the four hours of testimony. Walz says the concerns of law enforcement in relation to… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Friday, July 15, 2022, water will be off in the following areas to repair a water main: 3rd Avenue SE between Jackson & Congress Street The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for personal and restroom… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Health officials say a man from the eastern part of the state has contracted the state’s first assumed case of monkeypox, a disease that has emerged in more than 50 countries and 41 U.S. states. The state public health lab identified the infection and forwarded the case to… Read more »
GROTON, S.D.(Press Release) – A 50-year-old female has died as a result of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash on Monday, July 11, 2022, east of Groton. The name of the person involved is not yet being released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2017 Toyota Camry was eastbound on… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation is holding meetings around the state this week to highlight future projects under the State Transportation Improvement Plan. (STIP) At the meeting last (Wednesday) night in Mitchell, D.O.T. Director of Planning Mike Behm highlighted the new Platte – Winner Bridge project. Behm says they plan to keep… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – A new three-digit dialing code, 988, will launch on Saturday in South Dakota connecting those experiencing mental health distress to compassionate, accessible care and support. “Whether it is thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, help is available 24 hours a… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the economy is still growing in the nine state Mid America region, that growth is slowing. Ernie Goss, an economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, says there are some positive signs. Goss says he expects the Federal Reserve to continue to be aggressive in rate hikes to slow inflation. Goss says… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up tonight at Malchow Plaza is the 2nd of the Summer Concert Series. Tonight’s artist is John Scalia and the Dirty Word. The plaza will open at 6pm with music beginning at 7pm. For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, we ask that you abide by the following rules: An ID is… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Health care facilities across the country shared in billions of federal dollars over the past two years as they dealt with the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says while those dollars are going away, many of the increased costs are not. Ekeren says… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- South Dakota Boulevard, across the street from the South Dakota State Capitol will be home to a two-day abortion rights protest July 23rd and 24th. Sandra Reid and Cassie Hudson of Watertown have organized two protests there and are trying to organize a protest near the Capitol. Reid says the march will be… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The largest ag project ever proposed in Davison County got the green light Tuesday after the Davison County Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a $500 million soybean processing plant. The plant will be located at the intersection of 257th Street and Highway 37 about two miles south of Mitchell. Nearly… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- While university campuses across the state are quiet now, preparations are underway for the start of classes late next month. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they are better prepared to help students with financial challenges. Gestring says she doesn’t want to guess on student numbers yet. Overall student enrollment at… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign accepted an invitation to a gubernatorial debate co-hosted by Dakota News Now and KOTA/KEVN. The debate will take place in Rapid City on September 30, shortly after the opening of early absentee voting. Governor Noem sent a letter to Representative Jamie Smith announcing that she accepted the… Read more »
