WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The so called “Heroes Act” passed by the U.S. House last month won’t get far in the Senate. It was a $3 trillion economic rescue package seen as the next step in the pandemic recovery. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the Senate is still committed to stabilizing the economy. Rounds… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – Mitchell School Board members last night expressed concern with the Mitchell School District’s level of summer activities. Activities Director Cory Aadland confirmed that voluntary practices for boys and girls basketball, volleyball, football, boys and girls soccer, marching band, and competitive dance started on June 1 in several different venues. Aadland also… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — It was on this day in 1972, that 238 people were killed when a freak rainstorm event triggered a massive flash flood that plowed through Rapid City. The Black Hills Flood of 1972, also known as the Rapid City Flood, is considered to be the most detrimental flood in South… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand [email protected]) – The Salvation Army, in partnership with Feeding South Dakota, has a food distribution event at the Brown County Fairgrounds today. Major Mary Hunt with The Salvation Army, said food distribution is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. or whenever all the produce is unloaded from the Feeding South… Read more »

LAKE POINSETT, S.D. (KWAT) — A very busy night at Lake Poinsett Estates Campground as area firefighters fought a large fire there. It happened around 2:15 this morning, shortly after severe storms rolled through that area. Dave Schafer, Hamlin County’s emergency management director, talked about the fire. He says it was a fast-moving fire, fueled… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – COVID-19 has had a bit of an impact on camping, but the outdoor activity remains as strong as ever. Dawn Thorstenson, Wylie Park Concession Manager, said that camping is still a popular summer activity. The area has approximately 165 spots between RVs, cabins and tents. Workers do what they can to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – State tax revenues are flat in South Dakota and will probably fall short at the end of the fiscal year. Tamara Darnell, Chief Fiscal & Program Analyst for the Legislative Research Council, gave an update to the legislature’s Executive Board. Darnell says it is unlikely the state will hit budget goals… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While many Fourth of July fireworks celebrations are being postponed or cancelled this summer, the State of South Dakota is going ahead with a big show planned for Mt. Rushmore on July 3. In Yankton, where the fireworks have been postponed, City Manager Amy Leon says they are relying on advice… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The coronavirus pandemic has forced many changes in how medical services are provided. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says the virus has moved many patients to use technology for their medical visits. Ekeren says they now have to figure out how best to treat their patients… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A pair of people who work in South Dakota law enforcement have been punished for social media posts they made about the death of George Floyd and the ensuing protests. The Rapid City Journal reports that the state attorney general’s office said a contractor is no longer working with the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Lisa Kaczke Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Dakota increased by 33 and no new deaths were reported on Monday. South Dakota has a total of 5,471 COVID-19 cases as of Monday, according to the state health department. That doesn’t include people who show symptoms… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Police in Sioux Falls are searching for a 17-year-old accused of attempted murder during riots that developed from a protest on May 31 over the death of George Floyd. Sioux Falls police say they have video of the teen throwing rocks at police, then pulling a handgun from his pants… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s 20 remaining driver license exam stations will open by appointment only starting June 15. The exam stations are located in: Armour, Belle Fourche, Chamberlain, Custer, Elk Point, Hot Springs, Madison, Martin, Milbank, North Sioux City, Parker, Pine Ridge, Rosebud, Sisseton, Spearfish, Sturgis, Vermillion, Wagner, Webster and  Winner. Starting… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — Police in Rapid City have made an arrest in a fatal assault at a local motel. Officers were sent to the motel Saturday about 10 p.m. on a report of an assault and found the victim in a room unresponsive. Emergency responders determined the man had died. Investigators… Read more »