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August 26, 2020

Forward Into Light this evening celebrates women’s right to vote

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen will be celebrating the anniversary of women’s right to vote with a variety of events this evening. The event is called Forward Into Light. Laure Swanson, a volunteer who helped to organize the festivities, said things will get started at 5 p.m. Several notable buildings in town will later be… Read more »

August 26, 2020

Noem preparing to speak at Republican National Convention

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (KWAT) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem speaks to the Republican National Convention in Charlotte today. She says it will be new territory for her. The governor says she shares President Trump’s concerns about the prospects of a largely vote-by-mail election on Nov. 3. And what will her message be in today’s speech??

August 26, 2020

Republicans and Democrats still a ways apart on next stimulus plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – While Members of Congress aren’t due to return to Washington until after Labor Day, talks are still going on over the next economic stimulus plan. South Dakota Senator John Thune says Republicans and Democrats are still a ways apart. Thune says they want to make the next round more targeted. Thune… Read more »

August 26, 2020

Statues of Rushmore presidents considered for State Capitol

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Could the four faces affixed on Mount Rushmore someday be looking down over the State Capitol Complex in Pierre? Governor Kristi Noem Chief of Staff Tony Venhuizen presented the idea to the Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission last week.  Venhuizen says statue alcoves were built into the Rotunda and Capitol… Read more »

August 26, 2020

Shade and water critical for animals dealing with heat

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The heat index in the Northern Plains will be in the triple digits most of the week. That will mean heat issues with livestock and making it challenging for producers to keep them cool. SDSU Extension Veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly says providing reliable shade and water for the animals is critical.… Read more »

August 26, 2020
75th Sturgis Rally Preparations

Plans moving forward on events center in Sturgis

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says they are moving forward with appraisals and inspections of a building they are interested in making a future events center. The council signed a purchase agreement on the property, known as Mr. Al’s on Main Street, last month, but a lot of work remains before… Read more »

August 26, 2020

Pandemic impacting utility companies in multiple ways

MARION, S.D. (WNAX) – The pandemic has changed services for utilities with more people working from home and some businesses cutting back or shutting down. Brad Schardin, Manager of Southeastern Electric Cooperative based in Marion, says they have seen the shifts. Schardin says while some of their big electric users have cut back, they are… Read more »

August 26, 2020

SDHSAA adopts policy changes in light of pandemic

PIERRE, S.D. (GoWatertown.net) — The South Dakota High School Activities Association Board of Directors held a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 24. One item on the agenda was the consideration of temporary changes to the SDHSAA Constitution in regards to students at schools who are unable to compete in fall 2020 activities due to county,… Read more »

August 25, 2020

Triceratops skull unearthed in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A seven-foot-long triceratops skull has been unearthed in South Dakota by a group from Westminister College. A geology professor and students from the Missouri college were excavating fossil remains last year at the Grand River National Grassland when they were alerted that a rancher had discovered something unusual poking out… Read more »

August 25, 2020

Rapid City Police investigating double homicide

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Rapid City Police are investigating an overnight shooting incident as a double homicide. Police were called around 10:40 Monday night, Aug. 24. Police say they were dispatched to 880 East Meadowlark Road in the area of Thompson Park for a report of a disturbance in progress. While police were en-route… Read more »