PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The number of visitors to South Dakota’s state parks and recreation areas is down, but those that show up are staying longer. Scott Simpson, Director of Parks and Recreation for the Game, Fish & Parks Department, says they weren’t surprised by the dip. Simpson told the Game, Fish & Parks Commission that camping… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission was updated Friday on recovery from severe weather that impacted the Oahe Downstream Recreation area last month.  Parks and Recreation Director Scott Simpson says a lot of people have had to deal with wind damage this year. Simpson says all of the agency worked together… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair are looking for volunteers to help run the fair in August. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley talks about how important volunteers are. Kippley talks about some of the help that’s needed. Volunteers are also needed to help prep for the upcoming fair & the cleanup after the fair… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Special Olympics has chosen Jody Carter-Clarambeau of Fort Pierre and Tarrah Peterson of Pierre as their Volunteer of the Year for 2022. Clarambeau says she takes on a variety of roles for the Pierre Wildcats Special Olympics group. Peterson also volunteers for a variety of Special Olympics activities. Both women say… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews) – On Saturday at the 2022 State Convention, the South Dakota Democratic Party nominated candidates for constitutional offices. The Party also adopted its platform, adopted an amendment to the constitution, and passed resolutions. Jennifer Keintz (Eden) was nominated for Lieutenant Governor. The South Dakota Democratic Party unanimously confirmed her nomination after Jamie Smith… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A drowning at Rapid City’s Memorial Park pond put a dark cloud over Fourth of July festivities this year. Rapid City Police Department spokesperson Brendyn Medina described it as a “major critical incident,” and provided a timeline starting just before 7:00 p.m. 27-year old Walter Mousseau is currently in the Pennington County… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A handful of fugitives were captured in Hughes County this week following a combined effort of the Hughes County Sheriff’s Office, the Pierre Police Department and the United States Marshals Service Dakota Territory Fugitive Task Force. Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan says the operations were conducted at multiple locations in Pierre. He says… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(Argus Leader)- The South Dakota Democratic Party hopes to claw back power in this fall’s general election. But the first step toward reclaiming any of the statewide constitutional offices up for grabs in November comes this weekend when party delegates convene in Fort Pierre for the party’s biennial convention. And with no incumbent… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- 1508 people flew out of the Pierre Regional Airport in June, a new monthly high for the facility. City commissioner Jamie Huizenga says so far total numbers are are well ahead of last year. Huizenga says Denver Air Connection continues to provide reliable service. DAC currently provides 12 flights per week between Pierre… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – On a 6-3 vote Tuesday night, the Sturgis City Council passed a resolution concerning the operation of the city’s municipal government. The resolution is in response to the current legal challenge filed by Tammy and Justin Bohn and Brenda Vasknetz regarding the legality of the current city manager form of government. The… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – In an effort to help local employers address mental health issues with their employees, the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Health & Wellness and Workforce & Education Committees have joined forces to host a three-part webinar series. The second session of the series will take place on July 19. Speaker will… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A group of nearly 70 volunteers gathered Wednesday night to clean up Lake Sharpe and the Missouri River in the Pierre/Fort Pierre area.  Event organizer Paul Lepisto says the 2022 clean-up netted a record-breaking amount of debris, doubling the average collection. Officially four-point-one-four tons of material was collected by land and water based… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (KELO) — An escapee incident involving a prisoner from North Dakota caused Aberdeen Police to close a section of U.S. Highway 12 between South 2nd Street and South 5th Street for about 30 minutes Wednesday night, police said in a news release. Escapee David Corn peacefully surrendered after an armored police vehicle approached… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DakotaNewsNow) – South Dakota gubernatorial candidate Jamie Smith has tabbed State Rep. Jennifer Keintz (D-Eden) to run as his Lieutenant Governor in the November election. Keintz, 48, has served one term in the South Dakota State House, after being elected in 2020. Through her two years in the state legislature, Keintz has served on… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The City of Pierre has received word that it may be asked to help the Southwest Power Pool conserve energy during peak times. Utilities Director Brad Palmer says Pierre gets its electricity from the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) and Missouri River Energy Services. Palmer says if the power grid looks like it’s… Read more »