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March 5, 2020

Yankton man receives life sentence in murder of former Aberdeen woman

YANKTON, S.D. (Yankton Press and Dakotan) — A Yankton man who was convicted of killing his girlfriend and dismembering her body has been sentenced to life in prison without the chance for parole. Stephen Falkenberg was sentenced Monday in the March 2019 death of Tamara LaFramboise, formerly of Aberdeen. A jury convicted him of murder… Read more »

March 5, 2020

Dakotas Promise bill hits roadblock

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – While the bill setting up the “Dakotas Promise” scholarship program is not dead, it did hit a roadblock. The House Appropriations Committee voted eight to one to table the proposal. It would have been the first state supported needs-based scholarship program, funded both by the state and the universities. Representative Taffy… Read more »

March 5, 2020

Farm stress among main topics at National Farmers Union convention

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WNAX) – The depressed farm economy along with farm stress are top of mind for delegates attending the National Farmers Union convention this week in Savannah, Georgia. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says much of their discussion has centered on trying to find solutions for the low prices as well as… Read more »

March 5, 2020

Zoning bill passes out of House State Affairs

PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – Governor Kristi Noem’s bill to revise portions of the county zoning and appeals process passes out of House State Affairs on a 10-3 vote. Among other changes, the measure would require a simple majority rather than a two-thirds vote of the county board for a conditional use permit. It could also… Read more »

March 5, 2020

Aberdeen Central Center Stage Invitational set for March 14

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Central Center Stage Invitational is set for Saturday, March 14 at the high school. The event is a vocal jazz and show choir competition. Susan Appl, Aberdeen Central Show Choir Head Director, said there will be a variety of groups performing. The event is divided into day and evening… Read more »

March 5, 2020

Annual Bow Wow Boogie Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Humane Society’s Annual Bow Wow Boogie is Saturday, March 7 at the Ramkota. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and has something for everybody, according to Elaine Schaible, Humane Society Manager. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at the shelter, online or from a society member. There… Read more »

March 4, 2020

Bill to allow therapy dogs in court on its way to becoming law

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – A bill that would allow for certified therapy dogs to accompany vulnerable youth or developmentally disabled witnesses in South Dakota circuit courts is rapidly on its way to becoming law. Senate Bill 136 cleared the House Judiciary Committee on a unanimous 12 to 0 vote Wednesday. Hughes County States Attorney Roxanne… Read more »

March 4, 2020

Rivers set to rise with snow melt coming

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – With temperatures forecast into the 60s and 70s into the weekend the snow melt will accelerate, and rivers will rise. Jay Gilbertson, manager of the East Dakota Water Development District, says the Big Sioux River has been full and running high all winter. Gilbertson says the soil is also saturated in… Read more »

March 4, 2020

Spring load limits go into effect on Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department announces that effective Friday, March 6, 2020, spring load limits will be put in place. Businesses that need a business access permit or annual permit must apply for permits in order to comply with the load limit regulations.