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May 17, 2021

New York man arrested for stealing a car in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A man from New York state has been arrested after a rolling a stolen vehicle four miles north of Pierre Friday morning. Department of Public Safety spokesman Tony Mangan says a 2005 Chevy Silverado pick-up truck was traveling south on Grey Goose Road when it attempted a left hand turn to go east… Read more »

May 17, 2021

South Dakota Democratic Party to receive funding from the DNC

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Democratic National Committee will contribute at least twenty-three million dollars over the next four years to all fifty state parties. South Dakota Democratic Party Chairman Randy Seiler says it will help continue their momentum. The DNC agreement also creates a “Red State Fund” aimed at traditionally republican states. Seiler says that is… Read more »

May 17, 2021

South Dakota to end federal unemployment payments

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Many states, including South Dakota are ending the extra federal unemployment payments as an incentive to get more people back to work. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says any available workers will find a job. Sanderson says higher pay is only one incentive used to get people back… Read more »

May 14, 2021

Davison County Commissioner sentenced to community service

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- A Davison County Commissioner charged with 2nd offense DUI will be able to perform community service in lieu of serving time in jail.  Kim Weitala appeared in Davison County Court on Tuesday.  She has performed more than 80 hours of community service and told Judge Donna Bucher that she has been sober for… Read more »

May 14, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 2 COVID-19 related deaths

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 1,991. The state had 47 new cases and 91 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 890. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

May 14, 2021

Aberdeen taking steps to temporarily deal with medical marijuana

ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenAmericanNews)- The Aberdeen Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss a city ordinance Tuesday that essentially provides guidance to city offices about medical marijuana establishments until state rules are in place. Voters in South Dakota approved the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana in separate ballot measures in November. While the ballot measure concerning… Read more »

May 14, 2021

Drought conditions driving lowered runoff forecast

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Dry conditions in April resulted in very low runoff into the upper Missouri River Basin. Mike Swenson with the US Army Corps of Engineers says the level of the Lake Oahe reservoir at Pierre/Fort Pierre is below the flood control zone of 1607.5 feet. Despite the drought conditions along much of the upper… Read more »

May 14, 2021

SD legislators react to the study of the South Dakota Board of Regents

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While a study of the operations and programs of the South Dakota Board of Regents and six universities is underway, legislators are already talking about changes. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, says they want to assure the future of higher education. Hunhoff says they are looking at duplications… Read more »

May 13, 2021

Sturgis City Council unveiled new logo for their motorcycle rally

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The City of Sturgis has unveiled a new branding campaign for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. City leaders say the new branding identity will begin with logos, messaging, and creative elements and will continue to grow across our many channels in coming years. The new brand follows on the heels of the… Read more »

May 13, 2021

Little Bald Eagles charged with murder & rape of Robyn Runs Above

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A violent rape has been found to have directly lead to the death of a woman in Rapid City late last month. 58 year-old Marlon Little Bald Eagle has been arrested for the crime, which has only recently been made public. 42 year-old Robyn Runs Above of Manderson has been positively identified… Read more »

May 13, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 1 COVID-19 death, active cases below 1,000 for first time since early August

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases decreased  & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,989. The state had 83 new cases and 148 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 936(lowest since early August). Those hospitalized in… Read more »

May 13, 2021

Banks in South Dakota looking for guidance involving crypto currency

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While crypto currencies like Bitcoin are getting a lot of attention, commercial banks are waiting on the sidelines.  South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says they opposed a bill in this years legislature dealing with those online transactions. Adam says the volatility of crypto currency is a problem for banks. Adam says… Read more »

May 13, 2021

Recap of the meeting of the Missouri Sedimentation Action Committee

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The history of the Pick-Sloan Plan that led to construction of the six main stem dams on the Missouri River was highlighted at the annual meeting of the Missouri Sedimentation Action Coalition. The meeting, held virtually, featured historian Michael Lawson who said much was lost in building those dams. Lawson had a list… Read more »