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 »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The region felt the impact of thunderstorms last night and more could be on the horizon this evening. Ryan Lueck, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, said that moisture amounts ranged from 1 to 3 inches during last night’s activity. He said that the winds were the big problem,… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – Throughout the summer of 2020, SDSU Extension staff are hosting monthly virtual coffee breaks on a variety of topics. Each month the featured speaker will share information and will be available to answer your questions. The sessions are free and will be recorded. You can participate via telephone, computer or… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — A survey by the Sturgis City Council found that most locals want the 80th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally postponed due to the coronavirus. The city mailed 3,290 surveys to resident addresses and more than 60 percent of those responding want the rally suspended. The city will hear a presentation… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The country is moving into summer facing several major problems. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the coronavirus and the economy still need attention. Johnson says the House is dealing with a growing partisan split. Johnson says there is also a growing crisis in agriculture. Johnson says current economic bailout programs… Read more »

About 200 people took part in Saturday’s Stand Together in Central Park, a peaceful protest against injustice. (American News Photo by John Davis) ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand [email protected] and Scott Waltman [email protected]) – Gray clouds, wind and occasional raindrops didn’t deter a gathering of around 200 people Saturday afternoon at Stand Together at Central… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Argus Leader) — The pilot of a small cargo plane was killed when the aircraft crashed during takeoff in Sioux Falls. Officials say he was the only one on board when the twin-engine Mitsubishi went down about 4 a.m. Sunday at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. The facility’s executive director, Dan Letellier,… Read more »

WINNER, S.D. (WNAX) – One of the biggest surprises in last week’s legislative primary races was the win by Erin Tobin of Winner in the District 21 Republican Senate race. She defeated House Majority Leader Lee Qualm by a 61-39 percent margin. Qualm, from Platte, was term limited from seeking another run for the House.… Read more »

TEA, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and two other people were injured Saturday night in a one-vehicle rollover south of Tea. Names of the three people have not yet been released pending notification of family members. They were the only persons involved. A 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup was traveling on 273rd Street… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The coronavirus pandemic wiped out this year’s annual Arts in the Park in Aberdeen, but there still is a way to connect with vendors. Stacy Braun, Executive Director of the Aberdeen Area Arts Council, explains a promotion called Arts in the Park at Home. Starting today, individuals can go online and… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The reports for May city sales taxes are coming out and they aren’t good. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon has the details. Leon says their costs continue to grow. Leon says it’s hard to know how far taxes may fall in the future. The City Commission will hold its first formal… Read more »