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June 6, 2019

Three statutes to be unveiled on Trail of Governors

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Life size, bronze statues of three more governors will be unveiled next week in Pierre. The Trail of Governors Foundation will hold an unveiling ceremony Friday, June 14, at 10am at the South Dakota Capitol Rotunda. This year’s additions are Govs. Samuel Elrod (5th), Archie Gubbrud (22nd) and Dennis Daugaard… Read more »

June 6, 2019

Annual Bike Rodeo today at Aquatic Center

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Annual Bike Rodeo, sponsored by the Aberdeen Police Deparment, will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Aberdeen Aquatic Center south parking lot. The event will include bike inspections, an obstacle course and bike raffles. Officer Jordan Lemke of the Aberdeen Police Department talked about the details.… Read more »

June 5, 2019

Bumann named Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper Patrick Bumann, who colleagues praise for his hard work and dedication, has been named the 2018 South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year. Trooper Bumann, who is a member of the Sioux Falls squad, was honored during a Wednesday awards luncheon in Sioux Falls.… Read more »

June 5, 2019

South First Street to be closed to through traffic Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, South First St. will be closed to through traffic in the following areas for work on storm sewer lines: On South First St. from Railroad Ave. to Second Ave. S.W. and from Main Street to S. Second St. Work is expected… Read more »

June 5, 2019

Woman killed in rollover north of Tuthill

TUTHILL, S.D. (Press Release) – An 83-year-old woman died Tuesday afternoon in a one-vehicle rollover north of Tuthill. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family. She was the only person involved. A 2007 Chevrolet Malibu was northbound on 237th Avenue, traveling around a curve when it left the roadway.… Read more »

June 5, 2019

Man killed in crash northeast of Colman

COLMAN, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died early Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash northeast of Colman. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family. He was the only person involved. A 2017 Ford F-250 pickup was southbound on Interstate 29 when it left the roadway to the left,… Read more »

June 5, 2019

Water to be off in part of Aberdeen Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2019, water will be off in the following area to replace a water valve:           800 Block of North 2nd Street  The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for… Read more »

June 5, 2019

Box Elder woman accused of leaving child in hot vehicle

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A 67-year-old Box Elder woman is accused of leaving a 2-year-old child in a hot vehicle for more than two hours in Rapid City. Police reports say the woman left the child in a locked pickup with no windows open on Monday morning while she received dialysis treatment at a… Read more »

June 5, 2019

Oakes man pleads guilty to felony charge of luring minor

ELLENDALE, N.D. (AP) — An Oakes man accused of sending sexually explicit messages to a young girl has changed his plea to guilty in Dickey County. Thirty-three-year-old Ryan Lee Marthaller entered the plea to a felony charge of luring a minor by computer or electronic device. A complaint says Marthaller also asked the 13-year-old girl… Read more »

June 5, 2019

Sioux Falls nursing home closing later this summer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Sioux Falls nursing home will be the seventh one to close in South Dakota in the last three years. The Argus Leader reports Covington Care and Rehab told residents this week that the facility will be closing later this summer. The South Dakota Health Care Association says Covington is… Read more »