News Category: Local News

South Dakota attorney general impeached over fatal crash

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House began the process this morning of possibly impeaching Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Representative Will Mortenson of Pierre introduced the articles of impeachment. Mortenson says Ravnsborg did not do the honorable thing. Mortenson says Representatives have to make the tough judgment. During debate of the Articles of Impeachment, Representative Nancy… Read more »

South Dakota attorney general impeached over fatal crash

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House began the process this morning of possibly impeaching Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Representative Will Mortenson of Pierre introduced the articles of impeachment. Mortenson says Ravnsborg did not do the honorable thing. Mortenson says Representatives have to make the tough judgment. During debate of the Articles of Impeachment, Representative Nancy… Read more »

Waterfowl refuge to not expand near Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A waterfowl refuge near Pierre will not be expanding.  The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission followed a recommendation not to expand the Missouri River Waterfowl Refuge from Peoria Flats to the south tip of Farm Island last week.  G-F and P Wildlife Director Tom Kirschenmann says expanding the refuge would reduce… Read more »

Waterfowl refuge to not expand near Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A waterfowl refuge near Pierre will not be expanding.  The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission followed a recommendation not to expand the Missouri River Waterfowl Refuge from Peoria Flats to the south tip of Farm Island last week.  G-F and P Wildlife Director Tom Kirschenmann says expanding the refuge would reduce… Read more »

SD House meeting today to deal with the impeachment

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the South Dakota House return to Pierre today to debate and decide on the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. The Select Committee on Investigation voted last month for a recommendation not to impeach. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton, a member of the Select Committee, voted to support the recommendation… Read more »

SD House meeting today to deal with the impeachment

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the South Dakota House return to Pierre today to debate and decide on the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. The Select Committee on Investigation voted last month for a recommendation not to impeach. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton, a member of the Select Committee, voted to support the recommendation… Read more »

Leaders last week visited the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Last week a group of business leaders, politicians, and media from Rapid City were invited to tour the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Rapid City Council Alderman Laura Armstrong (Ward 5) said physically being on the Reservation was an eye-opening experience. Armstrong is not from Rapid City originally, but has lived in the… Read more »

Leaders last week visited the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Last week a group of business leaders, politicians, and media from Rapid City were invited to tour the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Rapid City Council Alderman Laura Armstrong (Ward 5) said physically being on the Reservation was an eye-opening experience. Armstrong is not from Rapid City originally, but has lived in the… Read more »

ACLU talks about their political agenda going forward

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KCCR)- In the aftermath of a busy legislative session in South Dakota, organizations, lobbyists and key political players in the state are checking their scorebooks. Jett Jonelis is the advocacy manager for the American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota, and accepted an opportunity to take the temperature of their political circle. However,… Read more »

ACLU talks about their political agenda going forward

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KCCR)- In the aftermath of a busy legislative session in South Dakota, organizations, lobbyists and key political players in the state are checking their scorebooks. Jett Jonelis is the advocacy manager for the American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota, and accepted an opportunity to take the temperature of their political circle. However,… Read more »

Shrine Circus coming to Aberdeen this week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2022 Yelduz Shrine Circus is coming up this week starting Thursday through Saturday at the Aberdeen Civic Arena. The performances will be 4 & 8PMs Thursday & Friday & 11AM, 3PM, & 7PM Saturday. Advance tickets are $12 & can be purchased at the Shrine Center, Kessler’s, & Ken’s Super Fair Foods. … Read more »

Shrine Circus coming to Aberdeen this week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2022 Yelduz Shrine Circus is coming up this week starting Thursday through Saturday at the Aberdeen Civic Arena. The performances will be 4 & 8PMs Thursday & Friday & 11AM, 3PM, & 7PM Saturday. Advance tickets are $12 & can be purchased at the Shrine Center, Kessler’s, & Ken’s Super Fair Foods. … Read more »

Area communities have elections on Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Elections for city council, school board and mayor are set for Tuesday in several local communities. In all cases, voting is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The following information was collected from public notices listing details for these elections. Bowdle Bowdle has a contested race in Ward 2 for a… Read more »

Area communities have elections on Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Elections for city council, school board and mayor are set for Tuesday in several local communities. In all cases, voting is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The following information was collected from public notices listing details for these elections. Bowdle Bowdle has a contested race in Ward 2 for a… Read more »

Second April Community Affairs Luncheon to feature Rep. Dusty Johnson

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The second April Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Friday, April 22 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. Guest speaker will be US Congressman Dusty Johnson. Lunch will be served. Cost is $25 for Chamber… Read more »

Second April Community Affairs Luncheon to feature Rep. Dusty Johnson

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The second April Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Friday, April 22 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. Guest speaker will be US Congressman Dusty Johnson. Lunch will be served. Cost is $25 for Chamber… Read more »

U.S. Senate candidate talks about his candidacy

ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- Brian Bengs, the democratic challenger to incumbent South Dakota republican Senator John Thune says he knows they need substantial dollars to mount a statewide campaign. The last campaign finance report shows Thune with over fifteen million dollars in his fund. Bengs says he doesn’t think they can match that. Thune has two republican… Read more »

U.S. Senate candidate talks about his candidacy

ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- Brian Bengs, the democratic challenger to incumbent South Dakota republican Senator John Thune says he knows they need substantial dollars to mount a statewide campaign. The last campaign finance report shows Thune with over fifteen million dollars in his fund. Bengs says he doesn’t think they can match that. Thune has two republican… Read more »

Holiday Garbarge Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Good Friday observance on Friday April 15, 2022, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Friday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8:00 AM, Monday.  Both Friday and Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Monday.  Recycling remaining… Read more »

Holiday Garbarge Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Good Friday observance on Friday April 15, 2022, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Friday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8:00 AM, Monday.  Both Friday and Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Monday.  Recycling remaining… Read more »