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SPEARFISH, S.D.(KBHB) – Spearfish Police say a Sturgis man has been arrested in connection with a bank robbery Monday afternoon. Police say at approximately 1:30 p.m., they were called to Great Western Bank on Main Street in Spearfish for a report that a man had entered the establishment and presented a teller with a threatening… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Pierre man is arrested late last week in connection to a Friday stabbing. Pierre Police Captain Bryan Walz says officers were called to the 400 block of South Robert Street shortly after 10 pm on March 11th. A male victim told investigating officers he was involved in an argument with 25 year-old… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The passage of a House Bill by this year’s legislature is generating a lot of excitement at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. Governor Kristi Noem signed H-B 1047 last week which immediately makes eight-point-eight million dollars in general fund revenue available for a major renovation of the Center. It also allows for… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has granted three requests from T-C Energy that essentially ends any chance that the Keystone XL pipeline could pass through the state. Keystone attorney William Taylor requested release of road bonding for the project along with reporting requirements. Commissioner Gary Hanson had a number of questions for… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Spring 2022 Aberdeen Area and Northern State University Job Fair will take place take place 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, in Northern’s Avera Student Center. The event, which is open to the public, is sponsored by NSU Career Services, Hub City Radio, Aberdeen Area Department of Labor/Job Service and… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce and the Aberdeen Home Builders Association are hosting a Campaign School in Aberdeen on Tuesday April 12th from 9 am to 3 pm. It will be held in the Malchow Plaza Boardroom, 506 South Main Street. The class will be facilitated by Karl Eckart, Vice… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,861. The state had 67 new cases and 228 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,861. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the latest survey of businesses in the nine state Mid America region indicated continued growth, there are also warning signs. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says inflation is a key indicator. Goss says those factors could slow business activity. Goss says long term interest rates may actually back down. Goss coordinates… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota lawmakers wrapped up the main run of the 2022 session last week with a long day on Thursday to approve the budget. Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a long time observer of the legislature, says this session had twists and turns. Owen says the… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Counties will be caught between rapidly rising costs and a cap on spending as they write their budgets for next year. During a Yankton County Commission strategy session, Commissioner Cheri Loest said there are talks underway across the state about counties cutting costs. Loest says smaller counties will have the toughest decisions. Commissioner… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Instructors for severe weather awareness training classes will be back in the field this spring. Peter Rogers, with the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, says they are looking forward to getting back out there. Rogers says the sessions are for storm spotters and anyone interested in weather. Rogers says despite all… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT & WNAX)- After starting the final week of the legislative session far apart, the South Dakota House and Senate came together and passed a budget on Thursday. The negotiating process included adding House Bill 1281, which changes the way some spending decisions are made. District 20 Senator Josh Klumb says HB 1281, which… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University has named a new leader to guide the next era of Wolves Athletics. Nate Davis has been selected as NSU Director of Athletics—one of only five people to hold that title in almost 70 years. “I am grateful to the search committee, the South Dakota Board of Regents, the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,859. The state had 46 new cases and 137 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,919. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- After back-to-back virtual events, organizers are planning for an in-person South Dakota Film Festival come fall. Event director Steven Huber said he’s cautiously optimistic about the prospect of an in-person festival as organizers start accepting film submissions. Plans could change if COVID-19 cases spike as the festival nears, he said. The… Read more »
