Category Archives: Local News

DUFFY NAMED SD SPORTSCASTER OF THE YEAR
Steve Willard SD Broadcasters Association President stopped by the Huron Radio studios on Tuesday to speak about the AM in Every Vehicle act that passed the US House last week. It provided an opportun...
Mike Rudd Sep 22, 2026

SDSU ENROLLMENT DOWN SLIGHTLY
Fall enrollment at South Dakota State University is down slightly from last year. Barry Dunn is SDSU president. Enrollment at SDSU has hovered around 12-thousand students for the last three years. Cre...
Mike Rudd Sep 21, 2026

UNITED WAY BACKPACK PROGRAM BEGINS WITH NEW SCHOOL YEAR
One of the programs supported by the United Way Heartland Region is the Backpack program for area schools. Jen Bragg Executive Director said that program is underway again this year.
Mike Rudd Sep 18, 2026

DOT Overheight Agreement
The Pierre City Commission has approved an updated agreement with the South Dakota Department of Transportation regarding updates to the Pierre Street Viaduct Overheight Detection system. Area D-O-T E...
Mike Rudd Sep 18, 2026

ABSENTEE VOTING BEGINS FOR NOVEMBER 3RD GENERAL ELECTION
Absentee voting for the November 3rd general election is underway. Beadle County auditor Jill Hanson said there are no late ballot issues this election as there were in the primary. Voting now in your...
Mike Rudd Sep 18, 2026

UNITED WAY SPIRIT SERIES HIGHLIGHTS CRAFT BEER
The Tap House on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds will be the host site for another in the Spirit Series from the United Way Heartland Region. Executive Director Jen Bragg said you'll want to attend...
Mike Rudd Sep 17, 2026

US 281 MOTORCYCLE TREK FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. One person is looking to raise awareness for veterans and first responders. Alan Zeitvogel is a former military man and first responder who's ...
Mike Rudd Sep 17, 2026

COMMISSION APPROVES SUPPORT FOR 911 TELECOMMUNICATOR RETIREMENT SYSTEM PROPOSAL
A proposal has been working its way across the state for a reclassification in the retirement system for 911 telecommunicator position statewide. The proposal is requesting universal support statewide...
Mike Rudd Sep 16, 2026

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS WEEK
At Monday nights Huron City Commission meeting, Mayor Mark Robish announced the designation of this as Direct Support Professionals week.
Mike Rudd Sep 15, 2026

USPS ROUNDS REPORT
A report on postal service in South Dakota by the Office of the Inspector General is expected to be released by the end of the month. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds requested to the Inspector Genera...
Mike Rudd Sep 15, 2026


