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OSHA investigating fatal construction accident in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Federal workplace safety officials are investigating a fatal construction accident in Rapid City. The Rapid City Journal reports the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the trench collapse that trapped two workers, killing one of them. Fire officials said the accident happened Monday afternoon while the men were working.… Read more »

OSHA investigating fatal construction accident in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Federal workplace safety officials are investigating a fatal construction accident in Rapid City. The Rapid City Journal reports the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the trench collapse that trapped two workers, killing one of them. Fire officials said the accident happened Monday afternoon while the men were working.… Read more »

Trump tees off on Thune, says he will be ‘primaried in 2022’

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Joe Sneve, Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – President Donald Trump is not a fan of South Dakota Sen. John Thune. The outgoing president went after Thune on Tuesday night via social media, calling the second-highest ranked Republican in the U.S. Senate a “RINO,” meaning Republican In Name Only, and “Mitch’s boy,”… Read more »

Trump tees off on Thune, says he will be ‘primaried in 2022’

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Joe Sneve, Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – President Donald Trump is not a fan of South Dakota Sen. John Thune. The outgoing president went after Thune on Tuesday night via social media, calling the second-highest ranked Republican in the U.S. Senate a “RINO,” meaning Republican In Name Only, and “Mitch’s boy,”… Read more »

DSS provides resources for those needing help with mental health

MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – The holidays can be an emotional time for some, and not in a positive way.  Laurie Gill with the South Dakota Department of Social Services says there is a resource people can use if they want to reach out for help. She says the 211 resource is like a 911 for… Read more »

DSS provides resources for those needing help with mental health

MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – The holidays can be an emotional time for some, and not in a positive way.  Laurie Gill with the South Dakota Department of Social Services says there is a resource people can use if they want to reach out for help. She says the 211 resource is like a 911 for… Read more »

Fort Pierre city employees to get four percent raise

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – It took two votes and 12 and a half minutes of debate, but Fort Pierre City employees will get a four-percent bump in pay in 2021. The Fort Pierre City Council took up employee salaries at their final regular meeting Monday night. Finance Officer Roxanne Heezen says salaries were budgeted… Read more »

Fort Pierre city employees to get four percent raise

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – It took two votes and 12 and a half minutes of debate, but Fort Pierre City employees will get a four-percent bump in pay in 2021. The Fort Pierre City Council took up employee salaries at their final regular meeting Monday night. Finance Officer Roxanne Heezen says salaries were budgeted… Read more »

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Look of National Weather Service radar page changing

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The way radar from the National Weather Service is presented on their websites across the country is changing. Kelly Serr at the National Weather Service’s office in Aberdeen says it’s been awhile since the look of the radar page has changed. Serr says the change only impacts how the public views… Read more »

Look of National Weather Service radar page changing

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PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The way radar from the National Weather Service is presented on their websites across the country is changing. Kelly Serr at the National Weather Service’s office in Aberdeen says it’s been awhile since the look of the radar page has changed. Serr says the change only impacts how the public views… Read more »

South Dakota Civil Air Patrol receives rare award for excellence

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Press Release) — South Dakota Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has received a rare award for excellence. The Unit Citation Award, given by the organization’s national headquarters, recognized unprecedented growth and accomplishments during 2019. In the online presentation ceremony, CAP North Central Region Commander, Col. John R. O’Neill, praised South Dakota CAP members.… Read more »

South Dakota Civil Air Patrol receives rare award for excellence

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Press Release) — South Dakota Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has received a rare award for excellence. The Unit Citation Award, given by the organization’s national headquarters, recognized unprecedented growth and accomplishments during 2019. In the online presentation ceremony, CAP North Central Region Commander, Col. John R. O’Neill, praised South Dakota CAP members.… Read more »

Physician says state not testing enough for COVID

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Despite Covid-19 infection numbers dropping in South Dakota, health experts are warning that precautions are still needed. Dr. Michael Elliott, Chief Medical Officer at Avera McKennen Hospital in Sioux Falls, says South Dakota is still very high in positive results. Elliott says the state is not testing enough. Elliott says… Read more »

Physician says state not testing enough for COVID

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Despite Covid-19 infection numbers dropping in South Dakota, health experts are warning that precautions are still needed. Dr. Michael Elliott, Chief Medical Officer at Avera McKennen Hospital in Sioux Falls, says South Dakota is still very high in positive results. Elliott says the state is not testing enough. Elliott says… Read more »

Rapid City group wants council president removed over posts on masks

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Dozens of Rapid City residents and business owners have filed complaints against the city council president for her social media posts and supporting a website they say targets those who are opposed to a mask mandate. Tonchi Weaver brought almost 100 complaints to the city attorney’s office accusing Laura Armstrong… Read more »

Rapid City group wants council president removed over posts on masks

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Dozens of Rapid City residents and business owners have filed complaints against the city council president for her social media posts and supporting a website they say targets those who are opposed to a mask mandate. Tonchi Weaver brought almost 100 complaints to the city attorney’s office accusing Laura Armstrong… Read more »

Brandon woman ordered to pay back nearly $600,000 in wire fraud case

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A former payroll clerk for a South Dakota trucking company accused of writing checks to herself for more than a decade has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay back more than half a million dollars. Fifty-year-old Sheila Verbrugge, of Brandon, pleaded guilty in September to wire fraud.… Read more »

Brandon woman ordered to pay back nearly $600,000 in wire fraud case

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A former payroll clerk for a South Dakota trucking company accused of writing checks to herself for more than a decade has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay back more than half a million dollars. Fifty-year-old Sheila Verbrugge, of Brandon, pleaded guilty in September to wire fraud.… Read more »

Highway Patrol says safe driving important part of holiday season

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Highways Patrol reminds drivers that being safe behind the wheel is also an important part of the holiday season. The Highway Patrol will conduct an “Operation Safe Christmas ” Wednesday, Dec. 23, and Thursday, Dec. 24, to encourage those already traveling to be careful. Col. Rick Miller, superintendent… Read more »

Highway Patrol says safe driving important part of holiday season

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Highways Patrol reminds drivers that being safe behind the wheel is also an important part of the holiday season. The Highway Patrol will conduct an “Operation Safe Christmas ” Wednesday, Dec. 23, and Thursday, Dec. 24, to encourage those already traveling to be careful. Col. Rick Miller, superintendent… Read more »