February 2015
Federal Highway Trust Fund Spending For SD Down 10 Percent
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers are debating a plan to increase state spending on roads and bridges, as federal funding has fallen. Figures compiled by The Associated Press show total per-capita spending available to the state from the Federal Highway Trust Fund declined 10 percent in the five years before 2013, the latest […]
House Committee Passes Measure Allowing No-fault Divorce
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A legislative committee has approved a proposal that would allow no-fault divorce in South Dakota, but the measure could face challenges. The House Judiciary Committee voted 7-5 on Friday for the plan, which advocates say will make it easier for domestic violence victims to escape abusive marriages. All they have to […]
Regulator Wants More Info From Pierre’s Selected Air Carrier
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A federal regulator has told an air carrier selected by Pierre officials to provide subsidized commercial service that she wants more proof that its recently replaced CEO is not still connected with the carrier. The Department of Transportation announced in January that it planned to deny the application of Aerodynamics Inc. […]
Chicago-based Company Buys Wharf Gold Mine For $105M In Cash
LEAD, S.D. (AP) — A Chicago-based company has bought the Wharf gold mine in western South Dakota. Coeur Mining Inc. finalized the sale of the gold mine near Lead from its parent company, Goldcorp Inc., for $105 million in cash on Friday. Goldcorp is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Black Hills Pioneer reports […]
Sturgis City Council, Chamber Of Commerce Oppose Bypass
STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — The City Council and the Chamber of Commerce in the motorcycle mecca of Sturgis say they’re opposed to a 1 ½-mile highway bypass around the city aimed at stimulating growth and alleviating traffic. Meade County voters will decide the fate of the “Fort Meade Way” plan March 3. The Council and […]
Authorities Looking For Leads In Horse Killing Near Mitchell
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — Davison County authorities are still looking for leads in the death of a horse that was shot to death this week. Davison County Sheriff Steve Brink tells the Mitchell Republic ( ) the horse’s owner discovered the animal in his field Tuesday morning. Brink says the horse was valued between ,500 […]
Judge Allows SD Museum To Print Ads To Find Guitar Donor
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A federal judge has allowed a South Dakota museum to begin to print ads in a Tennessee newspaper in hopes of finding the donor of a guitar played by Elvis Presley that’s now the subject of a custody battle. Robert A. Johnson has yet to answer a lawsuit filed in […]
South Dakota State Parks Taking Memorial Day Reservations
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Memorial Day reservations for campsites and cabins at South Dakota state parks can be made starting Saturday. Bookings will be accepting after 7 a.m. Central time through the www.CampSD.com website or by calling 800-710-CAMP (2267). Saturday is the first day to make arrangements for a May 22 arrival, which is the […]
National Guard Exhibit To Offer History Of Women’s Uniforms
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota National Guard is celebrating the contribution of women in the U.S. Armed Forces by bringing a military uniform exhibit to college campuses in the state. The Women’s History Month military uniform exhibit will feature service uniforms from several time periods. The free exhibit at several of the […]