YANKTON, S.D. (Yankton Press and Dakotan) — A Yankton man who was convicted of killing his girlfriend and dismembering her body has been sentenced to life in prison without the chance for parole. Stephen Falkenberg was sentenced Monday in the March 2019 death of Tamara LaFramboise, formerly of Aberdeen. A jury convicted him of murder… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A 21-year-old Sioux Falls man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a pizza delivery driver. Thirty-year-old Casey Bonhorst was killed Feb. 26 as he was making a delivery to a home on the city’s east side. As Bonhorst walked back to his car, he was approached… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – While the bill setting up the “Dakotas Promise” scholarship program is not dead, it did hit a roadblock. The House Appropriations Committee voted eight to one to table the proposal. It would have been the first state supported needs-based scholarship program, funded both by the state and the universities. Representative Taffy… Read more »

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WNAX) – The depressed farm economy along with farm stress are top of mind for delegates attending the National Farmers Union convention this week in Savannah, Georgia. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says much of their discussion has centered on trying to find solutions for the low prices as well as… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – Governor Kristi Noem’s bill to revise portions of the county zoning and appeals process passes out of House State Affairs on a 10-3 vote. Among other changes, the measure would require a simple majority rather than a two-thirds vote of the county board for a conditional use permit. It could also… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Central Center Stage Invitational is set for Saturday, March 14 at the high school. The event is a vocal jazz and show choir competition. Susan Appl, Aberdeen Central Show Choir Head Director, said there will be a variety of groups performing. The event is divided into day and evening… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Humane Society’s Annual Bow Wow Boogie is Saturday, March 7 at the Ramkota. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and has something for everybody, according to Elaine Schaible, Humane Society Manager. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at the shelter, online or from a society member. There… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – A bill that would allow for certified therapy dogs to accompany vulnerable youth or developmentally disabled witnesses in South Dakota circuit courts is rapidly on its way to becoming law. Senate Bill 136 cleared the House Judiciary Committee on a unanimous 12 to 0 vote Wednesday. Hughes County States Attorney Roxanne… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – With temperatures forecast into the 60s and 70s into the weekend the snow melt will accelerate, and rivers will rise. Jay Gilbertson, manager of the East Dakota Water Development District, says the Big Sioux River has been full and running high all winter. Gilbertson says the soil is also saturated in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department announces that effective Friday, March 6, 2020, spring load limits will be put in place. Businesses that need a business access permit or annual permit must apply for permits in order to comply with the load limit regulations.

ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeenews.com) – Two people were taken to the hospital with injuries Tuesday after the driver of a semi struck a tractor on U.S. Highway 12 between Aberdeen and Groton, according to a news release from the South Dakota Highway Patrol. The crash was 2 miles east of Bath at 4:53 p.m. Dennis Jones,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen is trying to help one of its own on her quest to qualify for this year’s Summer Olympic Games. A fund has been established for swimmer Hannah Kastigar who is gearing up for the Olympic trials. Of course there is plenty of cost involved and that’s where local residents can… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota voters will decide in November on whether to allow sports betting in Deadwood. The House has passed a proposal that puts it up to voters whether to change the state’s constitution to allow for sports betting in Deadwood. Tribal casinos would also be allowed to offer sports betting if… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers and Gov. Kristi Noem floated vastly different cost estimates for legalizing industrial hemp. It presents a final hang-up to the resolution of their year-long dispute. The governor’s office argued that industrial hemp would make it necessary to change how the state enforces its marijuana laws. It would require… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – In putting together the budget each year, South Dakota legislators depend on revenue from the unclaimed property fund but that comes with a warning. State Treasurer Josh Haeder says all of those funds they hold came from someone’s account.   The budget for next year would use about $47 million from… Read more »