STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – In response to the recent Supreme Court decision, the Meade County Commission has officially ruled to dissolve the municipality status of the Buffalo Chip Campground. The controversy surrounding the Buffalo Chip began in 2015 when the commission then allowed a vote to be held to incorporate the campground into a municipality.… Read more »
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Yankton commission approves resolution designating employees as essential
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – In their final meeting of the year last week, the Yankton City Commission approved a resolution designating the city and its employees as essential. City Manager Amy Leon says its all related to the ongoing pandemic. Leon says it may help the city be eligible for future federal funding. Leon says… Read more »
Edmunds County man dies after UTV falls through ice
ROSCOE, S.D. (By American News Staff reports) – An Edmunds County resident driving a utility terrain vehicle broke through the ice on Saturday afternoon and died. Eugene Conn Sr., 81, of Roscoe was the person who died, said Edmunds County Sheriff Todd Holtz. Holtz said Conn was driving on what’s commonly called Hosmer Lake or… Read more »
Active COVID cases continue downward trend
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Active COVID-19 infection cases have been trending down for the last several weeks in South Dakota. State Epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says there is still a gap between reported cases and the total number of infected people. Clayton says they don’t have any good information related to the decreasing cases. Clayton… Read more »
NAIA National Indoor Track and Field Championships moving to Yankton
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The 2021 NAIA National Indoor Track & Field Championships will be held in Yankton at the Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse at Mount Marty University. The meet has been held at the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Facility the last two years, but due to COVID-19, that facility is available. The meet is… Read more »
Snowplows add blue lights
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation has added flashing blue lights to 25 of its snowplows. Interim Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt says the blue lights will add more visibility to ensure plows can clear roads while also improving safety for motorists and snowplow drivers. He says when the blades are… Read more »
Man killed in one-vehicle crash east of Keystone
KEYSTONE, S.D. (Press Release) – A 63-year-old man died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash east of Keystone The name of the person involved is not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2017 Kia Sportage Ex was traveling on South Dakota Highway 40 when the vehicle left the roadway, entered the… Read more »
DOT changes look of 511 webpage
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation has changed the look of the state’s 511 traveler information webpage. Dave Huft is Research Program Manager for the D-O-T and says South Dakota’s web portal to safetavelusa.com just needed an update. Huft says basic information like traffic cams and winter road condition will remain… Read more »
COVID-19’s Impact on Ag in 2021 focus of Jan. 12 webinar
HURON, S.D. (Press Release) – Connecting South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers with thought leaders and timely information is the focus of South Dakota Farmers Union’s (SDFU) Producer Webinar Series. Beginning Jan. 12, at 1 p.m. (central), the state’s largest agriculture organization will host four bi-weekly sessions focusing on relevant topics and led by industry experts.… Read more »
One killed in two-vehicle crash west of Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash west of Sioux Falls. Names of the two people involved are not yet being released pending notification to family members. A 2000 Lexus SUV was southbound on LaMesa Drive and failed to stop at the intersection of South Dakota Highway… Read more »