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ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- One person is in police custody, and authorities are looking for a second person in connection to a recent string of storage unit burglaries. According to a news release from the Aberdeen Police Department, one person was arrested Monday evening in connection to thefts from more than 20 storage units. According… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota legislators are set to meet next week to deliberate whether Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg should be impeached in connection with a fatal car crash. The Sioux Falls Argus Leader reports that a select committee of nine House members will convene on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ravnsborg struck and killed pedestrian… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Argus Leader)- South Dakota became the final state in the nation to confirm a case of the COVID-19 omicron variant on Wednesday. The SD Department of Health said the man is in his 20s and reside in Minnehaha county. The fast moving variant first detected in South Africa has swept around the world because… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Not everybody has somewhere to go for a Christmas meal. At least two Aberdeen churches offer free meals in the days to come. Details follow. Aberdeen First United Methodist Church On Christmas day, there will be carols and communion at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, followed by a free dinner… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,450. The state had 466 new cases and 456 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 7,102. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Highway Patrol is gearing for the holiday driving season with Christmas and New Year’s approaching. Trooper Karlea Larson says the extra traffic can cause extra distractions. The Highway Patrol will be joining forces this year with local law enforcement for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign focusing on… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council met last night and had a busy agenda, with medical cannabis licenses, a lakeside Park presentation and re-districting being discussed. On the medical cannabis issue, the council held it’s lottery to award its two available licenses to those who applied. Sturgis City Attorney Mark Marshall says they received… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – Five Vietnam veterans received a hero’s salute Monday from South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson. At the Sturgis Veterans Club, Johnson presented five veterans their commemorative pin and the welcome home they didn’t get fifty years ago. The veterans shared their stories with Johnson about how they were treated upon arriving home from… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety reminds people to make safe driving a priority during this holiday season. Col. Rick Miller, superintendent of the Highway Patrol, said those who are traveling need to focus on their driving first and think about holiday activities later. “It is easy to get distracted with everything… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 11 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 2,449. The state had 762 new cases and 994 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 7,093. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
SOUTH DAKOTA(Press Release)- Every student should have the right to receive an equitable education and have an open and honest dialogue about America’s history. That’s why the ACLU of South Dakota opposes Gov. Kristi Noem’s proposed legislation that would censor academic discussions about American history and race and sex in South Dakota public school classrooms.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem released the text of draft legislation to block Critical Race Theory (CRT) as the basis of education for South Dakota students. “Americans believe ‘all men are created equal,’ and we also believe the American dream is available to all regardless of race, color, or national origin,”… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Public universities have been struggling with defining diversity and opportunity, especially for minority students. Private schools don’t have those same issues. Mark Long, President of Mount Marty University in Yankton says their mission is very clear. Long says there are advantages to being a faith based university. Long says they have found a… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents has been dealing with the results of the “SB55” study, and changes on campuses to “Opportunity Centers.” Regents Executive Director Brian Maher told legislators there is a clear difference between the “SB55” study and on campus issues with Opportunity Centers. Maher says public meetings at a couple… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Many businesses, especially manufacturing companies have been working through supply shortages. Nancy Wenande, C.E.O. of Yankton Thrive says its pretty much the same for local companies. Wenande says despite those issues, she is hearing about company expansions. Wenande says companies continue to look at innovations to deal with labor and supply shortages. The… Read more »
