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PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The cost to keep the accused in Pierre at the Hughes County Jail may be going up. Sheriff Patrick Callahan started the discussion with the Hughes County Commission Monday night. Callahan would like to see the fee for housing an inmate increased about ten-dollars. Callahan says he wants to do what’s best for… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council last night passed first reading on changes to the camping and use on review ordinances and they also tabled taking action on changes to the noise, or nuisance ordinance. There are several changes being made to the Residential Camping ordinance. Among the changes are limiting temporary residential camping… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Emergency medical responders from across the state got together last week in Pierre for their annual conference. Wayne Ames from Miller is the District 4 president for the South Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association. He says most of their members are volunteers. Ames says there are varying levels of emergency medical responders. Ames… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Speaker of the House has released the names of the House members who will serve on the committee that will determine if impeachment proceedings move forward against the state’s current attorney general. Representative Spencer Gosch (gosh) of Glenham tells DRG Media Group he’s appointed eight members to the Special Investigative… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown Police Department’s search for the missing teens Jaden Schroll (17 years old) and her boyfriend Terence First in Trouble (17 years old) has now ended. The teens have been missing since early October 31st. A vehicle description of a 2019 Black Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk with Watertown Ford dealer plates was provided… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 8 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,249. The state had 718 new cases and 680 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,513. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Starting this Thursday the VFW Post 17 will be selling buddy poppies to help support veterans in the community. Mayor Travis Schaunaman made the proclamation during Monday’s night City Council meeting. Jeff Harms with the VFW Post 17 talks about veterans needing help this time of year. Harms talks about how the buddy… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Longer nights, cooler temperatures and ongoing harvest combine to get more deer moving across roads and highways. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says lots of drivers are hitting deer. Steward says those deer hits are expensive. Steward says there are prime times for deer movements. Steward says while it may be… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators meet in special session next week to decide on a final legislative redistricting map. House and Senate Committees working on the process have each come up with their own versions and legislators will have to choose one or draw a compromise. House Redistricting Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach, says the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation is getting ready for the inevitable winter work. Operations Manager Craig Smith updated the Transportation Commission last week on their preparations. Smith says they cut their budget back this year. Smith says they are having a tough time finding the snow plow drivers they need. Smith says… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Argus Leader)- Sanford Health, the state’s largest private employer, began Monday suspending employees, who have not been vaccinated for COVID-19. The health system announced in July that employees would have until Nov. 1 to begin getting vaccinated or to get an exemption based on health or religious reasons. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown Police Department is seeking the public’s help to locate two Watertown juveniles reported missing early Sunday, October 31st. They are actively searching for them so they can be returned home safely to their families. Jaden Shroll (17 years old) and her boyfriend Terence First In Trouble (17 years old) are pictured… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Dakota News Now) – By the end of the year, South Dakota’s largest newspaper will be printed in another state. According to the Argus Leader and its parent company Gannett, the newspaper will close its Sioux Falls printing plant on December 5. The plant is located in the newspaper’s building on Minnesota Avenue… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,241. The state had 403 new cases and 335 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,483. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Recently in the news you may have heard the name Ernie LaPonite. It has now been confirmed he is a direct descendant of the Lakota warrior Sitting Bull. Ernie, 73, who identifies as a member of the Lakota Tribe has been working on the authentication process since 2003. The Smithsonian Museum alone has… Read more »
