One dead, two injured in Clear Lake Shooting
PIERRE, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley said today that law enforcement was called to a Clear Lake residence on Sunday, June 16 around 9 p.m. to respond to a call for a double shooting. Two individuals sustained gunshot wounds and were flown to a hospital for medical care. Alleged shooter, Brett M. Pommer, 40, Clear Lake, proceeded to barricade himself in the
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Two injured in Hamlin County accident
6-17-13
Injury Motorcycle Accident
The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accident that happened around 6:30 Saturday evening.
A motorcycle vs car accident injury accident happened a mile east of Lake Norden on State Highway 28.
Deputies from the Hamlin County Sheriff's Office and the Lake Norden Fire Department and Ambulance
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More peregrine falcons released in western SD
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) - Four young peregrine falcons have been released in Rapid City as part of an effort to re-establish a population of the birds in western South Dakota's Black Hills.
The Birds of Prey Northwest organization and the state Game, Fish and Parks Department have released 44 peregrines since the $10,000
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More peregrine falcons released in western SD
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) - Four young peregrine falcons have been released in Rapid City as part of an effort to re-establish a population of the birds in western South Dakota's Black Hills.
The Birds of Prey Northwest organization and the state Game, Fish and Parks Department have released 44 peregrines since the $10,000
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Yankton cleaning up after weekend wind storm
YANKTON, S.D. (AP) - Residents of Yankton are cleaning up after a weekend storm.
The storm on Saturday brought heavy rain, hail and strong winds, and caused widespread tree damage. City crews today are picking up branches put on curbs by residents.
National Weather Service meteorologist Brad
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I-90 assault
I-90 ASSAULT -- 6/17/13
South Dakota Law Enforcement officials area are still asking for help in finding a suspect who is wanted in connection with an assault reported late last week on Interstate 90 between Sioux Falls and Brandon.
A woman told authorities she stopped her car on the westbound shoulder near Mile Marker 401 around 10:30pm Thursday when a man
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Metrix buys spec building from Watertown Development Company
June 13, 2013
Metrix Buys Spec Building and Will Create 50 New Jobs
Metrix, a custom fabrication and powder coating company in Watertown, SD, has entered into a purchase agreement for a newly constructed spec building owned by the Watertown Development Company (WDC).
This sale will result in a $2.3 million investment into the Watertown community. The WDC
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State-issued irrigation permits soaring in SD
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - The number of irrigation permits is soaring in South Dakota, due to last year's drought and to lucrative market prices for corn, wheat and soybeans.
The state Department of Environment and Natural Resources approved 173 irrigation permits last year. So far this year it has issued 279, and 121
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Watertown Regional Extension Center gains forages field specialist
SDSU Extension Announces New Forages Field Specialist
BROOKINGS, S.D. - Karla Hernandez recently joined the SDSU Extension team as a Forages Field Specialist pending approval by the Board of Regents.
As the SDSU Extension Forages Field Specialist, Hernandez will deliver research-based
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New Analysis: No Direct Correlation Between the Renewable Fuel Standard and Risi
(June 12, 2013) WASHINGTON — Today, ABF Economics released a detailed analysis showing no direct correlation between the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and the overall increase in food prices.
The study specifically examined “the relationship between the RFS and recent changes in consumer food prices. Specifically this includes an examination of the relationship between corn
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Hecla teen dies in accident
6-13-13
A Hecla, S.D., teen-ager died in a two-vehicle crash on S.D. Highway 10 about 20 miles north of Groton yesterday.
Trevor Jo Wampler, 17, was driving east in a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix when the vehicle drifted into the westbound lane. A westbound 1992 Kenworth semi-truck and trailer driven by Harold Herman Gerdes, 63, of Hecla was
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SD work group will review consumer protection laws
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has appointed a panel to review the state's consumer protection laws.
Jackley says the work group includes state lawmakers, officials from state and local government agencies, law enforcement officers, business owners and representatives of some business
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Searchers find 6-year-old boy lost in woods in SD
HISEGA, S.D. (AP) - A 6-year-old boy who wandered from his southwestern South Dakota home with his dog and became lost in the woods was found unharmed about two hours later.
The Pennington County Sheriff's Office says the boy went missing from his home in Hisega on Wednesday morning. The dog returned home alone. Family members
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Prairie Lakes Welcomes Dr. Miner
WATERTOWN, S.D. – June 12, 2013. – Dr. William Miner has joined the staff at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown. As a hospitalist, Dr. Miner specializes in providing comprehensive care to patients in the hospital.
Dr. Miner completed medical school at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine in Vermillion, S.D. He completed
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Storms cause damage in northern South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - Storms packing strong winds caused damage in parts of northern South Dakota, but no injuries were immediately reported.
Jim and Judy Holzwarth say a cabin on their property overlooking the Missouri River north of Pierre was destroyed by wind early Wednesday. No one was inside at the
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Researcher: Tribes vary greatly on medical studies
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - A Native American public health investigator says tribes are interested in taking part in medical research studies but vary greatly on what is considered culturally acceptable.
Linda Burhansstipanov (bur-han-stih-PAN'-awv) with the Native American Cancer Research Corp. spoke Wednesday at a
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BPI gets 'pink slime' lawsuit back to state court
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - A federal judge has moved a South Dakota beef processing company's lawsuit against ABC News for defamation back to state court.
Beef Products Inc. sued ABC News Inc. for defamation over its coverage of a meat product that critics dub "pink slime." The company is seeking $1.2
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Mother of slain SD woman wants death penalty
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - The mother of a South Dakota woman authorities say was slain by her boyfriend is upset that prosecutors don't plan to seek the death penalty against the suspect if he's convicted of murder.
Thirty-six-year-old Kent Davidson is accused of fatally shooting 26-year-old Crystal Schulz in the head
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USDA Makes Homeownership a Reality for Sisseton Family
Sisseton, South Dakota – June 11, 2013 “As we mark Homeownership Month, USDA is focused on bringing America home – whether to a new house that provides a safe place to raise a family, or to a stronger and more vibrant community in the years ahead,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. In sync with the secretary’s message, is soon to
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South Dakota Trooper Earns National Honor for Bravery on Duty
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Trooper Andrew Steen of the South Dakota Highway Patrol has been named the American Association of State Troopers 2013 Trooper of the Year following an incident with a suspected drunk driver in which he received critical injuries.
Steen, 34, is assigned to the Sioux Falls District of the Highway Patrol.
The incident for which he received the
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