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ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- An Aberdeen man has admitted to vehicular homicide in connection to a fatal crash this summer in which a motorcyclist was killed. Carson Maunu, 19, pleaded guilty to the felony charge in court Wednesday. He has been out on bond and will remain out of custody until sentencing. The charge was one… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,093. The state had 568 new cases and 466 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,364. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The recent rain added to the late summer totals, and more rainfall is expected in the short-term forecast. State Climatologist Laura Edwards explains that rain is in the forecast with nice weather to follow. With many areas still experiencing drought conditions, Edwards says farmers will take any rain they can get. As… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The “Workforce Housing Needs” study committee of the South Dakota legislature wrapped up their interim meetings Monday in Pierre. The committee has been looking at housing issues and solutions across the state. During the wrap up discussion, Representative Tim Goodwin of Rapid City suggested expanding the Governors Home program underway at Mike Durfee… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Committees from the South Dakota House and Senate are working the numbers and maps, redrawing legislative districts ahead of the 2022 election season. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton was also on the 2011 committee and says there are some differences this time. Bolin says they are dealing with seven counties that have too… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Dakota Radio Group)- Despite rain in many parts of the state, South Dakota’s corn crop is still ranked the worse in the nation according to this week’s USDA National Ag Statistics Service update. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the worst looking corn is in the middle of the country. He says South Dakota’s soybeans… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has approved a request for party status from a rural Harrold family opposed to a proposed wind farm near their family farm and pheasant lodge operation. Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says Michael and Judi Bollweg have made three applications in the docket for party status. Brent Koenecke,… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KKRC)- Around 1 pm Tuesday afternoon, a crowd of Anti-Mask Mandates, Anti-COVID 19 vaccine, and Anti-Dr. Fauci protesters marched around Sanford Hospital in Central Sioux Falls. What appeared to be around two hundred or more protesters marched north on South Grange Ave. past Sanford Children’s Hospital. The sign-carrying protesters continued east on 22nd… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The South Dakota Film Festival for the 2nd year in a row due to Covid will be virtual event. Here’s the release form their official website. “Due to uncertainty still in effect surrounding the worldwide pandemic, we have decided to keep the 2021 festival online, much as we did in 2020. We… Read more »
ABERDEEN S.D.(Press Release)- Constitution Day commemorates the Sept. 17, 1787, signing of the United States Constitution. Around Aberdeen all day, hundreds of U.S. flags will be displayed, courtesy of the Exchange Club. Across the Northern campus, students, faculty and staff will wear patriotic clothing, with workspaces decorated with a patriotic theme. Also on campus, from… Read more »
