RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Police officials say that a Rapid City man was arrested and charged with Attempted First Degree Murder, after an early-morning shooting on Monday.... Read More
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Watertown Police to add three officers
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Watertown’s police force will be expanding by three additional officers next year thanks to a $375,000 federal COPS (Community Oriented Policing... Read More
Timing is everything with COVID-19 testing
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – From determining a person needs to get tested to how quickly labs can process tests to how soon contact tracing begins, when it comes to COVID-19... Read More
One killed, another injured in crash near Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another person was injured Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near Sioux Falls. Names of the two drivers are not yet... Read More
Lewis & Clark system sets record for water consumption in a day
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Even as construction continues for the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, they are setting records for usage. Executive Director Troy Larson... Read More
USD looking at record-setting retention for sophomore class
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Earlier fears of fewer students on university campuses this fall seem to be fading. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they... Read More
Weather outlook calling for above normal temps through January
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – Weather trends look to be stable into early next year. Nebraska State Climatologist Martha Shulski moderated the July North Central Region Climate... Read More
Hughes Co. Commission approves Venture Communications expansion
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Hughes County Commission has approved a request by Venture Communications to access county road right-of-ways as the Highmore-based telecom company... Read More
Reports: Hub City closing in 2021
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By American News Staff Reports) – An Aberdeen company with a 125-plus history has reportedly announced plans to close. According to multiple reports to the... Read More
SDSU Extension to host online book club
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – SDSU Extension will host an online book club about retirement starting Sept. 1. Through the club, participants will receive a free copy of... Read More