BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – The SDSU Extension Annie’s Project is a program designed to empower women in agriculture by providing detailed farm and ranch management information and networking opportunities. The 2020 program will begin on Jan. 7 in Clark. “Over a six-week period, participants will learn about developing financial records, key communication skills, retirement… Read more »

PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) – Court documents show that a man accused in a homicide on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation shot the victim in the back of the head after telling people about his desire to kill someone. Twenty-six-year-old Colton Bagola is charged with second degree murder in the death of 30-year-old Sloane Bull… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Lights and other decorations are part of the holiday season, but South Dakota’s Fire Marshal says decorations, especially candles, can create safety hazards and cause fires when not used properly. Home fires are always a threat during the holidays. Fire Marshal Paul Merriman said the potential for fires is higher… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in South Dakota will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24; Christmas Day, Dec. 25; and New Year’s Day, Jan.1, 2020.  Except for the holiday closures, centers are open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice. The Hanson County center in Alexandria will… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem announced the addition of Maggie Seidel as Senior Advisor and Policy Director, as well as the departures of Joshua Shields, Chief of Staff to the Governor’s Office, and Emily Kiel, Communications Director.   Seidel joins the team after having served as Vice President of Public Affairs and… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — AAA Auto Club says 115.6 million Americans will be traveling over the Christmas holiday period through Wednesday Jan. 1. That’s about four-percent more than last year, and for travelers in the Upper Midwest, the weather should not be a big factor. Scott Doering is a forecaster at the National Weather Service… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — A deal that was first announced in August was finalized last week. Glacial Lakes Energy has purchased Advanced BioEnergy ethanol plants in Aberdeen and Huron for $47.5 million. Glacial Lakes CEO Jim Seurer says the initial plan was to get the deal closed by the end of September, but they didn’t… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has formed a mitigation team that will attempt to head off damage from the next disaster. Noem says it will involve many state agencies. Noem says rebuilding damaged infrastructure to previous standards doesn’t help the next time. Fifty-eight of the states counties have been included in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Delta Dental Van will make its first Hub City appearance of 2020 during the second full week of January. Diane Lehr, coordinator for the Dental Van, provides the details of the visit. She said the van serves on average between 125 and 150 patients per week. Lehr talked about who… Read more »

VEBLEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Two people died Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash near Veblen. Names of the two people involved are not being released pending notification of family. A 2004 Chevrolet Impala was westbound on 101st Street, which is a gravel road, when the driver lost control. The vehicle went into the ditch… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Democratic Presidential Candidate Amy Klobuchar packed the house in Sioux Falls on Monday,  the house of former U.S. Attorney for South Dakota, Brendan Johnson. About 250 people showed up at the Johnson residence to raise money for her campaign. She was heard to say that Democrats are going to build… Read more »

VIVIAN, S.D. (DRG News) – Vivian volunteer firefighters got some training in Sunday, while also doing some cleanup. Keith Patrick is the Vivian fire chief. He talked about the training session.

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety reminds people that a safe Christmas holiday begins when they get behind the wheel. The Highway Patrol and the Office of Highway Safety urge drivers to be careful when driving for Christmas, whether it is across town or across the state. With more people… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – Authorities say a man suspected in a fatal shooting in South Dakota was arrested in a Rapid City neighborhood after a brief standoff with law enforcement. The Rapid City Journal reports that 26-year-old Colton Bagola walked out of a house about 5:50 p.m. Friday and surrendered to police. Oglala Sioux… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – A Rapid City real estate agent faces up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to tax evasion. The Rapid City Journal reports Joseph Bennington also must pay more than $124,000 in restitution to the IRS after not reporting $1.209,333 in income between 2008-2017. Court documents say Bennington didn’t… Read more »