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BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Brookings Fire Chief Darrell Hartmann has retired after 23 years of service. Deputy Fire Chief Pete Bolzer will serve as Interim Fire Chief. Hartmann is facing a drunk driving charge after being arrested last month. According to Police Chief David Erickson, Hartmann was pulled over about midnight on March 19th, was given a… Read more »
AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Despite rain expected this week, climate observers are warning of persistent drought conditions expected to continue into the summer. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says the rain this week, while welcome, won’t have much of an impact on the expanding dry conditions. Todey says the long range… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Alpha Media)-After a little more than three years on the job, Chris Schilken is leaving his position as the executive Director of the Watertown Development Company. He broke the news this morning. Schilken was asked how this new opportunity came together. Schilken says his role with the Governor Office of Economic Development (GOED) will… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations remained the same, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,938. The state had 184 new cases and 159 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,443. Those hospitalized in connection… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The new fence around the Governor’s residence in Pierre won’t hinder this year’s annual Elk’s Easter Egg Hunt. Elk’s Lodge member Tony Mangan says the front gates will open Sunday at noon. Mangan says South Dakota’s “oldest and largest family event” draws an estimated 1,500 children each year. He says kids are divided… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The groundbreaking was held for the new School of Health Sciences Building on the campus of USD in Vermillion Thursday. The three story, 45,000 square foot building will connect to the Andrew Lee Medical Building. USD President Sheila Gestring says it comes at a critical time. Gestring says there will be a lot… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,938. The state had 197 new cases and 267 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,417. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
NEMO, S.D.(KOTA & KBHB)- As of 9:00 this morning, all residents of areas evacuated as a result of the Rapid City area fires have received the all clear to return home, with some restrictions. Right now, the Schroder fire is listed at 86 percent contained, and only one home and two outbuildings are thought to… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphaMedia)–Watertown Mayor Sarah Caron has made it official: she’s running for re-election. She made the announcement via a press release this morning. The mayor pointed to some major accomplishments since taking office in 2017. But there’s more work to be done, namely in the areas of housing and employment. The next mayor will take… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- After the legislature failed to override the veto of HB1217, the trans-gender, women in sports fairness bill, Governor Kristi Noem issued a pair of Executive Orders mandating that K through 12 schools and universities carry out what was in the original bill. Mark Froke, Superintendent in the Marion School District, says they are… Read more »
