Eye On the SkyBy Emergency Management Director Bob Hill9/25/2026 We have been having some rain during the past week or so and I will say that it was needed. Oftentimes, I rely on the weather watches and warnings that I discuss in these articles. There were no watches or warnings
PIERRE, S.D. (9-24-26) — Today, Governor Rhoden announced 12 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) modernization and infrastructure grants totaling more than $13 million. These grants are part of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) funds and are specifically focused on behavioral health. “Mental health is a key component of quality
Brookings, SD (9-24-26) — On Monday, October 5 at 6pm, the Brookings Public Library will host a talk entitled, “The Immigrant Experience and Genealogy.” In this talk, professional genealogist Sarah Busse Spencer provides an overview of immigration to the United States and reasons many European immigrants left their homelands. Learn
Brookings, SD (9-17-26) — The Brookings Area United Way’s Volunteer United program proudly recognizes Robin Buterbaugh, Tyler Hanson, Perry Johnson, Joe Salvati, and Wendy Long as the September 2026 Volunteers of the Month. Together, these five community leaders have made a lasting impact at the Brookings Boys & Girls Club
BROOKINGS, S.D. (9-23-26) — Nadine Farber, senior secretary for undergraduate admissions, has been named South Dakota State University’s Civil Service Employee of the Month for September. She will be honored at a reception held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, in the Office of Admissions lobby at the Enrollment Services
BROOKINGS, S.D. (9-24-26) — South Dakota State University has named three finalists for the position of vice president for research and economic development. Each finalist will participate in two days of interviews that will include meetings with SDSU leadership, faculty, staff and other key stakeholders. An open forum will be
PIERRE, S.D. (9-24-26) — The South Dakota Highway Patrol will hold sobriety checkpoints in 20 counties throughout the month of October. Checkpoints are planned for Beadle, Bennett, Brookings, Brown, Charles Mix, Clay, Codington, Davison, Day, Jackson, Lake, Lincoln, Lyman, Meade, Moody, Pennington, Spink, Stanley, Walworth, and Yankton counties. The enforcement
BROOKINGS COUNTY (9-24-26) — The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office responds to two separate juvenile threats at local school districts. The first was reported September 23 shortly after 12:30 p.m. and involved a Deubrook student who received a threatening message from another juvenile. During the investigation, deputies said they learned threats
BROOKINGS (9-24-26) — Nominations are being sought for a new award recognizing outstanding local kids. Kirsten Gjesdal updated the City Council about it at this week’s meeting… “The Brookings Youth Impact Award recognizes students in grades 6-12 who make a positive difference in the lives of others in our community.
BROOKINGS (9-24-26) — Utility rates in Brookings are set to increase next year. Brookings City Council Member Bonny Specker is an ex officio member of the city utility board… “There will be a 3.5 percent proposed increase in electric rates, and a four percent in both water and wastewater with
BROOKINGS COUNTY (9-24-26) — Despite recent rains, a burn ban remains in effect for Brookings County. Kelly VanderWal is Brookings County Commission Vice Chair… “This past summer we had a dry spell and we took the precautionary measure to enact a burn ban. During that time period, if an individual
BROOKINGS (9-24-26) — Plans for the downtown armory have changed. After a public-private partnership deal to convert the armory into a hotel fell through, city officials have announced new plans to convert the area into an open, park-like public space. Deputy Mayor Nick Wendell… “it would have an outdoor performance
