Brookings Mayor Ope Niemeyer and Deputy Mayor Nick Wendell discuss the city’s 2027 budget, major changes at Dacotah Bank Center, plans to convert the downtown armory to a “third space,” and the police department’s use of Flock cameras during a September 23 interview with Brookings Radio News. — Brookings Radio
Brookings County Commission Chair Shawn Hostler, Vice Chair Kelly VanderWal and Commission Department Director Stacy Steffensen discuss the county’s balanced budget for 2027, upcoming board appointments, the county-wide burn ban and road projects during a September 23 interview with Brookings Radio News. — Brookings Radio News
BROOKINGS (9-23-26) — On Tuesday night, the Brookings City Council heard a report on the use of Flock cameras by city police. The devices — sometimes called automated license plate readers — are AI-powered cameras that capture and analyze vehicle data on public roadways. On August 27, a group of
PIERRE, S.D. (9-22-26) — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley urges consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval to a plan to distribute settlement funds paid
BROOKINGS COUNTY (9-22-26) — A Bruce, SD man is arrested following a brief pursuit. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office said they received a report shortly before 5:30 p.m. on September 21 of a driver shouting at traffic while traveling west on Highway 14 between Brookings and Volga. Sheriff’s deputies say
BROOKINGS (9-22-26) — A candidate forum is taking place this Saturday at the Brookings City-County Government Center. Casey Stickland is Community Development Specialist with the Brookings Regional Growth Alliance and will be moderating the forum… “We will have our five city council candidates joining us to talk about their vision
BROOKINGS (9-22-26) — South Dakota State University is holding a “Farm to Finish Line” race this weekend. Allie Arp is with the SDSU College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences… “It shows people a different side of agriculture. They get to start off at our ruminant nutrition center, and then
BROOKINGS, S.D. (9-21-26) — The South Dakota State University Weed Science graduate team placed second in the Western Society of Weed Science category at the North Central Weed Science Society and WSWS Joint Student Weed Contest, hosted by Bayer, July 29-30. Students, representing both an undergraduate team and a graduate
PIERRE, S.D. (9-21-26) — Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), at the request of the Wagner Police Department, is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred Sunday, Sept. 20, in Wagner. The incident occurred in front of the Wagner Police Department. A Wagner Police
Allie Arp with the SDSU College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences discusses the upcoming Farm to Finish Line and Breakfast on the Farm events during a September 21 interview with Brookings Radio News. Farm to Finish Line is September 26 — learn more or register through the Farm to
Brookings, S.D. (9-21-26) — Brookings Health System recently completed a $1.3 million upgrade to all three surgical suites at Brookings Hospital. By integrating the latest technology, Brookings Health continues to ensure patient safety while increasing staff efficiency during operating procedures. The health system invested in the Stryker iSuite system which
Brookings High School students discuss Homecoming Week during an interview with Valarie Falken of B93.7 FM. — Brookings Radio News
