The latest in station news.
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A class of 18 new firefighters have graduated and joined the Rapid City Fire Department, an addition Tessa Jaeger said has already made a major difference on the floors. Making an instant impact, Jaeger said the RCFD can finally ease off 48-hour shifts. Jaeger said the new crews match quality with quantity.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune’s third term expires next year and so far, he hasn’t announced if he will run for a fourth. He says that decision is coming. Thune says he is considering a number of factors. Thune says he isn’t worried about how the politics line up for next year. There… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. – On November 23, 2021 at 0943 hours, Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to an electrical fire at Roncalli High School (1400 N. Dakota St). When crews arrived on scene, there was light smoke coming from the area of the main power supply into the main campus on the north side of structure. Staff… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern State University Winter Choral Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Aberdeen’s First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Kline St. The event will feature the NSU Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Early Musick Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Timothy Woods with the assistance of pianist Dr.… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- KXLG radio spoke with Taffy Howard, currently she is a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing district 33. Her term ends January 10th, 2022. She is also the Vice Chair of Appropriations. Taffy is has announced she is running for election to the U.S. House to represent South Dakota’s At-Large… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. – With more people traveling this week for the Thanksgiving Holiday, the South Dakota Highway Patrol reminds drivers that it is even more important to stay safe. “Thanksgiving is a major travel holiday and that increases the chances of motor vehicle crashes,” said Col. Rick Miller, superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Fire Marshal reminds citizens to enjoy the good food and activity that are part of the Thanksgiving holiday, but not to forget the importance of fire safety. Nationally, Thanksgiving Day is when the most home cooking fires happen each year. State Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says the holiday always presents… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,318. The state had 931 new cases and 837 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,950. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Covid Relief Liaison Committee of the South Dakota legislature, meeting in Pierre last week, got an outline of how state government agencies plan to spend almost a billion dollars of federal Covid funding. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they didn’t get a lot of details. Hunhoff says the Department of Ag… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls Police say they plan for the worst case scenario when putting together security plans for events like this coming Friday’s Parade of Lights. Sunday night’s tragedy in Waukesha, Wisconsin is on their minds. Lt. Andrew Siebenborn says the department dedicates considerable staffing to these events. Siebenborn says the department has… Read more »
