To submit a news story, please email Scott at [email protected].
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is getting a big federal financial boost this year in the quest to finish the three-state water system. Executive Director Troy Larson says this funding will get them close to the end. They will get close to one hundred million dollars in total this year. Larson… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1012, which prohibits colleges from requiring students and teachers to attend trainings or orientations based on Critical Race Theory. “No student or teacher should have to endorse Critical Race Theory in order to attend, graduate from, or teach at our public universities,” said Governor Noem. “College… Read more »
MILBANK, S.D.(Dakota News Now) – A South Dakota sheriff is facing charges after authorities say he was arrested while driving drunk over the weekend. Grant County Sheriff Kevin Owen was arrested Friday, Watertown Radio reports. Codington County Sheriff Brad Howell says one of his deputies made the arrest just after 11 p.m. on South Dakota… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Last week saw major law enforcement activity in north Rapid City. Brendyn Medina, spokesperson for the Rapid City Police Department, said with such a large response they want to clarify what happened. Medina shared the police point-of-view when it comes to people with open warrants. Ultimately, the “gun” was ditched and recovered… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Aeronautics Commission may find itself involved in the permitting process of a South Dakota wind farm. Michael Bollweg of rural Hughes County is the only intervenor in the North Bend wind farm project proposed for an area near land he owns along the Hughes/Hyde County border. His attorney Jim Malters… Read more »
SALEM, S.D.(WNAX)- There were disagreements along the way, but South Dakota legislators came up with some solid solutions. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says while there were some differences of opinion among republicans, they were able to find consensus at the end. Peterson says there were some big issues in front of them.… Read more »
ILLINOIS(WNAX)- The ongoing La Nina will have an influence on northern plains weather into the summer. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford moderated the monthly north central region climate update and says the outlooks into summer show the La Nina signal. Ford says back to back La Nina’s is pretty unusual. Ford says that leads to… Read more »
EDGELEY, N.D. (AP) — A South Dakota man was arrested near Edgeley early Saturday morning in connection with a suspected kidnapping. Ryan Degroat is accused of abducting a 41-year-old woman from her mother’s home in Brown County, South Dakota Friday night. Law enforcement was able to use cell phone triangulation to locate the suspect’s car… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Rachel Dix will be on this year’s Republican primary ballot for SD District 3 Senate. Rachel has been involved in state and federal government for the past several years with her role in the building and housing industries. She is eager to continue to serve the Aberdeen community through advocacy, building collaborative… Read more »
REDFIELD, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court agrees that a Spink County board had the authority to reject an application for a large-scale hog operation in 2018. Arrow Farms applied for a conditional use permit to operate a concentrated animal feeding operation, also called a CAFO, which would include more than 7,500 hogs.… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will visit Kasemeister Creamery in Frankfort and the Redfield Area High School and Elementary School. Johnson will also host a Vietnam veteran pinning ceremony in Redfield. What: Kasemeister Creamery When: Monday, March 21st, 9:15 AM CT Where: 39685 182nd Street … Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,875. The state had 48 new cases and 82 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,597. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The one point five trillion dollars federal spending bill approved last week by Congress contains about fourteen billion dollars in aid for Ukraine. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds was one of thirty one republican Senators that voted “no” on that bill. Rounds says too much policy was included in the spending bill. Rounds… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, the Brown County Fair Board announce the acts that will be performing at the Brown County Fair on Saturday, August 20th. BCF President Suzanne Moen annouced the headliner. Chairman of the Brown County Entertainment Committee, Clint Sombke announced the two opening acts for the Scotty McCreery concert. Here’s the lineup for… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota cities are waiting to see what Governor Kristi Noem does with legislative bills on her desk. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says municipalities were waiting on several bills. Leon, who is a vice president with the South Dakota Municipal League, says a bill on public input at meetings still need clarification.… Read more »
