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PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Health and Human Services Committee of the South Dakota Legislature kills a bill that would have banned all flavored vaping products in the state except for menthol and mint. The bill’s sponsor is Representative Carl Perry of Aberdeen. He says the flavors appeal to young people. Among the bill’s… Read more »
MADISON, S.D. (Press Release) – A Wentworth, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Friday night in a one-vehicle crash south of Madison. A 2005 GMC Sierra was southbound on South Dakota Highway 19 when the driver lost control on the slippery roadway. The vehicle went into the ditch and rolled. The… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Press Release) – At approximately 11:16 pm on 02/17/2020 Aberdeen Police responded to the 1500 block of South Grant Street in reference to a report of armed robbery. The victim reported that he was robbed at gunpoint by an acquaintance in the 1700 block of South Lawson Street at or about 10:45… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Cheyenne River tribal members and other opponents to HB1117 (the so-called riot boosting bill) will be rallying around the State Capitol building in Pierre at 1pm (Central) today (Tuesday). According to information from the organizers, the rally is to show legislators and Gov. Kristi Noem what peaceful, purposeful assembly looks… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KWAT) — Authorities with the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office are expected to release details today on a man who became trapped in a grain bin on Monday and died. Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring confirmed the fatality this morning, but would not release any other information until a news release is issued later today.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Brown County Fair announced its first entertainer for this year’s event. Derek Ricci, BCF Manager, said that each act will get it’s own treatment this year. He said fans should be familiar with Evans. Ricci said that the next act will be announced on Tuesday, Feb. 25. He said he… Read more »
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. (KXLG) – Officials in Hot Springs are dealing with a devastating Fire that began shortly after 8:30 last night. Frank Maynard is the Fall River County Emergency Management Director. He says the 911 call came in shortly at 8:36 last night. Maynard says that firefighters are on-scene and they will be for… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A fourth-grade student in the Sioux Falls area has died from flu-related complications. West Central School District Superintendent Brad Berens says Rylon Anderson died Sunday after he was admitted to the hospital on Friday. Rylon had Influenza A. It was not immediately known if he had been vaccinated. Prior to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill that would set up a needs-based scholarship program in South Dakota has been introduced in this years legislative session, but has not yet been scheduled for a committee hearing. USD President Sheila Gestring says they know it is a difficult time to ask for money for the “Dakotas Promise”… Read more »
MANSFIELD, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota State University football coach John Stiegelmeier will be the guest speaker at the Trinity Lutheran Men’s Club Oyster Stew-Chili Feed at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19. The event takes place at Trinity Lutheran Church, located seven miles west of the Brown County-Spink County line on Highway 281, and one… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The first flood forecast of the year last week indicated that most rivers in eastern South Dakota have up to a 90 percent chance of major flooding this spring. Lance Vandenboogart at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says they are also looking at longer range forecasts. Vandenboogart says… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill sponsored by Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton would set up a study on long term care services and supports. He says nursing home costs are rising rapidly. Cwach says the study would lay out details of the current system. Cwach says the current system of paying for nursing home… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Congress now has to look for a new normal following the impeachment trial of President Trump. South Dakota Senator John Thune says it’s still possible to make progress on important issues. Thune says both Democrats and Republicans will want some successes before election day. Thune says there are often short memories… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Representative Nancy York will introduce a resolution on the House floor Tuesday that would designate the month of June as, “move over month.” She says first responders in Watertown suggested the idea, following the tragic death of a tow truck worker in the city. Jones was killed Jan. 4. He was… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Officials say firefighters rescued a woman and child trapped on the balcony of a burning apartment in Sioux Falls. Crews responded to the apartment building about 2 a.m. Sunday and saw smoke and flames coming from the patio door of a second-floor apartment. Firefighters used a ladder to reach the… Read more »
