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February 5, 2020

Man identified in fatal crash south of Tyndall

TYNDALL, S.D. (Press Release) – A 60-year-old man from Tyndall has been identified as the person who died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Tyndall. A 1994 Chevy 1500 pickup was northbound on South Dakota Highway 37 when it went into the east ditch and rolled. Dennis Sternhagen, who was the driver,… Read more »

February 5, 2020

Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee passes habitat stamp

PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – A wildlife habitat stamp proposal unanimously passed in the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. The bill is sponsored by Brookings State Senator VJ Smith. He says all of South Dakota’s bordering states have a wildlife habitat stamp. His proposal calls for electronic stamps that would be $10 for residents and… Read more »

February 5, 2020

Case of whooping cough reported in Mobridge-Pollock School District

MOBRIDGE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota Department of Health officials are investigating a case of pertussis– or whooping cough– in the Mobridge-Pollock School District. Superintendent Tim Frederick says the school is working closely with the department in identifying other students who may be considered to have been in close contact with the affected individual.… Read more »

February 5, 2020

Fatal shooting determined to be justifiable homicide

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Authorities have ruled a recent fatal shooting in Aberdeen to be justifiable homicide Zach Newell, 25, of Warner, was shot multiple times in the early morning hours of Jan. 25 in the 1100 block of S. Washington St. He was pronounced dead at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital. Authorities have known who… Read more »

February 5, 2020

NSU Symphonic Band to present ‘Journeys’ on Sunday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Northern State University Symphonic Band will be in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater inside the Johnson Fine Arts Center. The band will present “Journeys.” It the second in a series of three concerts which includes music from around the world. Rolf… Read more »

February 5, 2020

Red flag law bill defeated in Senate Judiciary Committee

PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – A bill that would allow the seizure of guns and ammunition from someone deemed mentally ill and a danger to themselves or others is defeated in the Senate Judiciary Committee. The measure’s sponsor is Republican Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion. He says this proposal is an “extreme risk protection order” and… Read more »

February 5, 2020

Below normal temps could lead to spring flooding

ABERDEEN, S.D. (WNAX) – A below normal temperature trend could be part of the set up for spring flooding. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the long range forecasts have been pretty consistent. Edwards says a rapid change from cold to warm is not ideal.   Edwards says looking farther out, there is some… Read more »

February 5, 2020

Rapid City Council votes to oppose gold exploration

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) — The Rapid City Council heard pro and con arguments about the safety and environmental impact of gold exploration and gold mining, then voted 6-4 in favor of a resolution opposing gold exploration in the Rapid Creek watershed. Last night’s vote ensured that a resolution could be delivered to the U.S.… Read more »

February 4, 2020
Capitol Building SD

Gender dysphoria bill pulled from Senate; expected in House

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – A South Dakota state senator has pulled a bill that would have required school counselors to tell parents if their child expressed feelings of gender dysphoria or self-harm. He says he is yielding to an expected House bill related to parental rights. Sen. Phil Jensen, a Rapid City Republican, tabled his… Read more »

February 4, 2020

Johnson co-sponsoring bill dealing with cell cultured meat

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is co-sponsoring a bill that would regulate food derived from cell cultured technology. The bill would use the FDA and USDA to ensure food and labeling safety. Johnson calls it a consumer protection issue. Johnson says while the bill would label cell cultured meat, there are… Read more »

February 4, 2020

Road to be closed Wednesday for sewer line work

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for work on a sewer line: North Arch Street from 1st Avenue NE to 2nd Avenue NE  Work is expected to last through Thursday, Feb. 6. Motorists are advised to take… Read more »

February 4, 2020

Aberdeen man arrested for reckless discharge of firearm

ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook) – At approximately 6:14 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4 Aberdeen Police responded to the 200 block of 5th Curve in reference to damage to a trailer. The damage was determined to have resulted from a single gunshot from the exterior of the residence. Investigation led to the arrest of Shannon James… Read more »

February 4, 2020

Body found at Citizens Building; no foul play suspected

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A man’s body was found on the fourth floor of the Citizens Building in downtown Aberdeen on Monday. According to authorities, it appears the 57-year-old man had been deceased for multiple days. No foul play is suspected. The man’s identity has not been released pending notification of family.

February 4, 2020

Watertown police say two people victims of phone scam

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Watertown police say two people lost money in a phone scam over the weekend. In both instances, the victims received a telephone call that came from a 528 area code. When the victim answered, there was a man with a Spanish accent on the other end of the line saying he… Read more »

February 4, 2020

Bramble Park Zoo receives $1 million donation

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – The Bramble Park Zoo received exciting news Monday night at the Watertown City Council Meeting. It was announced that an anonymous donor has agreed to make a $1 million donation to the Bramble Park Zoo, which will now allow them to move forward with the building of an animal care facility.… Read more »