SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — A South Dakota State Fair like no other ended on a drizzly Labor Day in Huron. The weather was a minor challenge compared to dealing with COVID-19. Surrounding states did not have state fairs this year because of COVID concerns, but this fair’s Assistant Manager Candi Briley says it was… Read more »

BUFFALO, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died early Sunday morning in a motorcycle crash north of Buffalo. The name of the person involved is not being released pending notification of family members. An Indian motorcycle was southbound on U.S. Highway 85 when the driver lost control. The 44-year-old male driver, who was not wearing… Read more »

HURON, S.D. (By Lura Roti) – Each year, Farmers Union Insurance awards $25,000 in scholarships to South Dakota youth through the S.D. Farmers Union Foundation. The scholarships are sponsored by Farmers Union Insurance agents from across the state. “Scholarships are an impactful way for our organization to invest in South Dakota’s farm and ranch families,… Read more »

BERESFORD, S.D. (Press Release) – A Sioux Falls, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died early Tuesday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Beresford. A 2001 Ford Explorer was northbound on Interstate 29 when it left the road, entered the median and rolled. John Diremiggio, the 38-year-old driver, was thrown from… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – A total of 313 students have been awarded the Build Dakota Scholarship for the 2020-21 school year. “The Build Dakota Scholarship program is a tremendous opportunity for students and a powerful tool for workforce development,” said South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. “Students earn degrees in high-demand fields and upon graduation, can… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – A group of 18 South Dakotans has been selected to participate in the 2020-2021 cohort of South Dakota Change Network. Started in 2017 and funded by the Bush Foundation, the network is a partnership between 3E Productions, CommonSense Consulting@Work, National Arts Strategies and SDSU Extension that provides a yearlong fellowship… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the Labor Day Holiday observance on Monday, Sept. 7, city garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Legislature has announced dates for the public to weigh in on how federal coronavirus relief funds should be used. The state has received $1.25 billion in coronavirus relief funds from Congress and has yet to spend most of it. Five committees of lawmakers will meet throughout September… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem got some extra air time on Fox News last week during the Republican National Convention, after the state ran a $819,000 taxpayer-funded ad promoting tourism. Purchasing the Fox News ad while millions of people tuned into the RNC was Noem’s idea, her spokesman Ian Fury… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The inaugural Hub City Hoedown skateboard event is set for Saturday, Sept. 12 at the skateboard park located at Melgaard Park. Nick Ailts, YAPA Supervisor and event coordinator, talked about the Hoedown. There will be six different categories to compete in. Ailts said some are objective while others are subjective. Cost… Read more »

HURON, S.D. (WNAX) – Despite COVID, South Dakota’s number one industry, agriculture is still the focus of this year’s South Dakota State Fair in Huron. It is one of the few state fairs being held in the country and while it looked a bit different, Assistant Manager Candi Briley says the 135-year tradition goes on.… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.  (KWAT) — A Watertown man is being held in the Codington County Detention Center on a million dollars cash-only bond following his arrest Thursday morning for Second Degree Murder. Forty year-old Jeremiah Peacemaker is accused of killing 28 year-old Kendra Owen at her residence in the 300-block of North Broadway. Owen’s body was… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA TV) – Local law enforcement has caught the suspect in a triple assault turned murder case yesterday. The Rapid City Police Department was called to E. Monroe Street for a triple-assault. Police found two female and one male victim that all suffered blunt force trauma. Police were able to quickly identify… Read more »

IDEAL, S.D. (WNAX) – Farmers planting small grains or cover crops this fall need to make sure they are planting legal seed varieties. There has recently been an increase in illegal plantings of non-certified public seed varieties and brown bagged sales by individuals and elevators. Bryan Jorgenson is a certified seed dealer and farmer from… Read more »