News Category: Local News

SD Democrats call for Jennifer Slaight-Hansen to resign

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Argus Leader)- Jennifer Slaight-Hansen, who has led the South Dakota Democratic Party for four months, is facing the possibility of a recall election after she failed to resign from her position, following allegations that she created a toxic work environment and violated the state Democratic Party constitution, according to a letter sent Thursday… Read more »

SD Democrats call for Jennifer Slaight-Hansen to resign

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Argus Leader)- Jennifer Slaight-Hansen, who has led the South Dakota Democratic Party for four months, is facing the possibility of a recall election after she failed to resign from her position, following allegations that she created a toxic work environment and violated the state Democratic Party constitution, according to a letter sent Thursday… Read more »

6 Mitchell Legion baseball players face rape charges

PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed charges of rape against six Mitchell Legion baseball players. The charges are related to acts alleged to have happened in Rapid City when the team was in town for a tournament in June. The allegations first surfaced last month when… Read more »

6 Mitchell Legion baseball players face rape charges

PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed charges of rape against six Mitchell Legion baseball players. The charges are related to acts alleged to have happened in Rapid City when the team was in town for a tournament in June. The allegations first surfaced last month when… Read more »

Juvenile crime up in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Law enforcement officers in Aberdeen said they’ve seen an unusually high amount of serious juvenile crimes this summer, particularly vehicle thefts. Captain Tanner Jondahl with the Aberdeen Police Department said it’s typical to see a spike in juvenile crimes after school gets out in May. This summer, however, multiple… Read more »

Juvenile crime up in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Law enforcement officers in Aberdeen said they’ve seen an unusually high amount of serious juvenile crimes this summer, particularly vehicle thefts. Captain Tanner Jondahl with the Aberdeen Police Department said it’s typical to see a spike in juvenile crimes after school gets out in May. This summer, however, multiple… Read more »

Testimony continues on Navigator’s permit with the SD PUC

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- Testimony continues in Ft. Pierre on the Public Utilities permitting hearing for the Navigator pipeline. The line would run to three ethanol plants in Eastern South Dakota, including the Valero plant in Aurora. Among those testifying Wednesday, Ted Smith — Vice President for Engineering and Operations for Sioux Valley Electric of Colman.… Read more »

Testimony continues on Navigator’s permit with the SD PUC

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- Testimony continues in Ft. Pierre on the Public Utilities permitting hearing for the Navigator pipeline. The line would run to three ethanol plants in Eastern South Dakota, including the Valero plant in Aurora. Among those testifying Wednesday, Ted Smith — Vice President for Engineering and Operations for Sioux Valley Electric of Colman.… Read more »

South Dakota Democrats lookings for new Executive Director

SOUTH DAKOTA(The Dakota Scout)- The South Dakota Democratic Party’s executive director is out after fewer than three months on the job. Dan Ahlers last week submitted his resignation to the Democratic Party State Executive Committee after being hired in May to lead day-to-day operations for South Dakota’s minority political party. And his decision to step… Read more »

South Dakota Democrats lookings for new Executive Director

SOUTH DAKOTA(The Dakota Scout)- The South Dakota Democratic Party’s executive director is out after fewer than three months on the job. Dan Ahlers last week submitted his resignation to the Democratic Party State Executive Committee after being hired in May to lead day-to-day operations for South Dakota’s minority political party. And his decision to step… Read more »

Meade County Sheriff preparing for the upcoming Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally officially begins Friday, but already thousands of motorcycles have invaded the Black Hills. Meade County Sheriff Pat West is gearing up for his first rally as sheriff – but he’s been working South Dakota’s largest tourist event for more than two decades. West says he brings in extra… Read more »

Meade County Sheriff preparing for the upcoming Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally officially begins Friday, but already thousands of motorcycles have invaded the Black Hills. Meade County Sheriff Pat West is gearing up for his first rally as sheriff – but he’s been working South Dakota’s largest tourist event for more than two decades. West says he brings in extra… Read more »

2nd Annual Chief’s Ride took place Wednesday

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The 83rd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally doesn’t officially start until Friday, but the first sponsored ride of the year was held Wednesday as Sturgis Police  Chief Geody Vandewater hosted the 2nd Annual Chief’s Ride. In its second year, Vandewater hopes to build on the success of last year’s ride. Vandewater discusses the Police… Read more »

2nd Annual Chief’s Ride took place Wednesday

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The 83rd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally doesn’t officially start until Friday, but the first sponsored ride of the year was held Wednesday as Sturgis Police  Chief Geody Vandewater hosted the 2nd Annual Chief’s Ride. In its second year, Vandewater hopes to build on the success of last year’s ride. Vandewater discusses the Police… Read more »

August Business After Hours taking place at Pierson Ford August 10th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s August Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, August 10 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Pierson Ford-Lincoln. The event is hosted and sponsored by Pierson Ford-Lincoln and features the annual chicken wing challenge, served by Chamber committees and volunteers. Two traveling trophies will… Read more »

August Business After Hours taking place at Pierson Ford August 10th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s August Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, August 10 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Pierson Ford-Lincoln. The event is hosted and sponsored by Pierson Ford-Lincoln and features the annual chicken wing challenge, served by Chamber committees and volunteers. Two traveling trophies will… Read more »

Brown County Fair looking for more volunteers

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair will begin on Monday, August 14th & still looking for more volunteers to help run the fair. Mike Herman, Executive Director with the Aberdeen Boys & Girls Club appreciates the help coming from the community, Herman talks about what help is still needed at the fair. Herman talks ways… Read more »

Brown County Fair looking for more volunteers

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair will begin on Monday, August 14th & still looking for more volunteers to help run the fair. Mike Herman, Executive Director with the Aberdeen Boys & Girls Club appreciates the help coming from the community, Herman talks about what help is still needed at the fair. Herman talks ways… Read more »

Sioux Falls standoff ends in arrest

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – An attempt to serve a warrant in northeastern Sioux Falls led to a law enforcement standoff on Tuesday. The incident began a little after 11 a.m. in the 1900 block of N. Mable Ave. The Minnehaha County Sioux Falls Area Fugitive Task Force was looking to serve a… Read more »

Sioux Falls standoff ends in arrest

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – An attempt to serve a warrant in northeastern Sioux Falls led to a law enforcement standoff on Tuesday. The incident began a little after 11 a.m. in the 1900 block of N. Mable Ave. The Minnehaha County Sioux Falls Area Fugitive Task Force was looking to serve a… Read more »