News Category: Local News

Body found in Richmond Lake believed to be that of missing woman

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Aberdeen American News) — Authorities found the body believed to be that of a missing woman Saturday afternoon in Richmond Lake. The Aberdeen Police Department responded to a call at the lake about a suspicious object in the water near west bridge, according to a Facebook post on the department’s page. Police and Brown County Dive Team… Read more »

Body found in Richmond Lake believed to be that of missing woman

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Aberdeen American News) — Authorities found the body believed to be that of a missing woman Saturday afternoon in Richmond Lake. The Aberdeen Police Department responded to a call at the lake about a suspicious object in the water near west bridge, according to a Facebook post on the department’s page. Police and Brown County Dive Team… Read more »

SD winter wheat harvest underway, spring wheat near disaster

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- Wheat production will be down substantially in South Dakota this year. The winter wheat harvest has already started with USDA pegging progress at 33% done on Sunday.   SDSU Extension Agronomist Jonathan Kleinjan says the early yield reports have been quite variable. The big surprise for Kleinjan comes in the quality and high protein… Read more »

SD winter wheat harvest underway, spring wheat near disaster

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- Wheat production will be down substantially in South Dakota this year. The winter wheat harvest has already started with USDA pegging progress at 33% done on Sunday.   SDSU Extension Agronomist Jonathan Kleinjan says the early yield reports have been quite variable. The big surprise for Kleinjan comes in the quality and high protein… Read more »

Schools looking to fill their teaching positions

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- With the start of classes about a month away, school districts across the state are filling in their last teaching openings. Wade Pogany, Executive Director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota, says there are lots of needs. Pogany says there are still quite a few openings. Pogany says schools will figure… Read more »

Schools looking to fill their teaching positions

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- With the start of classes about a month away, school districts across the state are filling in their last teaching openings. Wade Pogany, Executive Director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota, says there are lots of needs. Pogany says there are still quite a few openings. Pogany says schools will figure… Read more »

SDHSAA prepping for the upcoming school year

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- School activities will start early next month, some before the start of classes. Dan Swartos, Executive Director of the South Dakota High School Activities Association, says they will soon have the final Covid-19 guidelines for the new school year. Swartos says they will also be working on adding another sanctioned sport. Swartos says… Read more »

SDHSAA prepping for the upcoming school year

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- School activities will start early next month, some before the start of classes. Dan Swartos, Executive Director of the South Dakota High School Activities Association, says they will soon have the final Covid-19 guidelines for the new school year. Swartos says they will also be working on adding another sanctioned sport. Swartos says… Read more »

SD Joint Committee on Appropriations clash over funding for the Big Sioux River watershed

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- There were some differences of opinion between legislators on the Joint Committee on Appropriations and state officials over a state funded program to improve the Big Sioux River watershed. The legislature approved three million dollars for the program this year and Representative Taffy Howard of Rapid City questioned why the Department of Ag… Read more »

SD Joint Committee on Appropriations clash over funding for the Big Sioux River watershed

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- There were some differences of opinion between legislators on the Joint Committee on Appropriations and state officials over a state funded program to improve the Big Sioux River watershed. The legislature approved three million dollars for the program this year and Representative Taffy Howard of Rapid City questioned why the Department of Ag… Read more »

Denver Air Connection reflect on their 1st month in Watertown & Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The first three weeks have gone well for the new Essential Air Service contract holder for the Pierre and Watertown regional airports. Jon Coleman is the Director of Business Development for Denver Air Connection, the company that now receives a federal subsidy to provide commercial air service to both airports. He says staff… Read more »

Denver Air Connection reflect on their 1st month in Watertown & Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The first three weeks have gone well for the new Essential Air Service contract holder for the Pierre and Watertown regional airports. Jon Coleman is the Director of Business Development for Denver Air Connection, the company that now receives a federal subsidy to provide commercial air service to both airports. He says staff… Read more »

Thunder Road Aberdeen celebrates 27 years of family fun

Aberdeen, S.D.(Press Release)– Thunder Road in Aberdeen, South Dakota, is celebrating its 27th Anniversary this year. The local family-owned business opened its doors in Aberdeen for the first time in August of 1994 and has since expanded into locations in Sioux Falls and Watertown, South Dakota. In honor of Thunder Road Aberdeen’s 27th Anniversary, the… Read more »

Thunder Road Aberdeen celebrates 27 years of family fun

Aberdeen, S.D.(Press Release)– Thunder Road in Aberdeen, South Dakota, is celebrating its 27th Anniversary this year. The local family-owned business opened its doors in Aberdeen for the first time in August of 1994 and has since expanded into locations in Sioux Falls and Watertown, South Dakota. In honor of Thunder Road Aberdeen’s 27th Anniversary, the… Read more »

Spink and Brown County arrests cap off 4-year investigation

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- The office of the South Dakota Attorney General announcedtoday thatthree arrests were madein Spink and Brown Counties onJuly14, 2021, following an investigation which began in 2017. Ronald Peter Clemenson, 58, of Aberdeen,was arrested on one count ofConspiracyto Commit Aggravated Grand Theft byExploitation, a class 2 felony,two counts of Aggravated Grand Theft by… Read more »

Spink and Brown County arrests cap off 4-year investigation

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- The office of the South Dakota Attorney General announcedtoday thatthree arrests were madein Spink and Brown Counties onJuly14, 2021, following an investigation which began in 2017. Ronald Peter Clemenson, 58, of Aberdeen,was arrested on one count ofConspiracyto Commit Aggravated Grand Theft byExploitation, a class 2 felony,two counts of Aggravated Grand Theft by… Read more »

Aberdeen Area Humane Society announce big donation toward their new shelter

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, the Aberdeen Area Humane Society announced a $250,000 donation for their new shelter. Shelter manager, Elaine Schaible talks about how full the location is & why. The donation is coming from Toby Doeden, the owner of the Aberdeen Chrysler Center in connection with the 4J Foundation. Doeden tells how the foundation… Read more »

Aberdeen Area Humane Society announce big donation toward their new shelter

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, the Aberdeen Area Humane Society announced a $250,000 donation for their new shelter. Shelter manager, Elaine Schaible talks about how full the location is & why. The donation is coming from Toby Doeden, the owner of the Aberdeen Chrysler Center in connection with the 4J Foundation. Doeden tells how the foundation… Read more »

Senator Rounds provides an update on the bipartisan infrastructure bill working its way through the US Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KOTA)- Infrastructure has been a tension point on Capitol Hill for months, but South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he’s confident a vote on the issue is approaching. Rounds said a bipartisan group of 22 Senators are making good progress on a bill. Outside the group, Rounds said other Senators are watching the progress… Read more »

Senator Rounds provides an update on the bipartisan infrastructure bill working its way through the US Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KOTA)- Infrastructure has been a tension point on Capitol Hill for months, but South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he’s confident a vote on the issue is approaching. Rounds said a bipartisan group of 22 Senators are making good progress on a bill. Outside the group, Rounds said other Senators are watching the progress… Read more »