CASTLEWOOD, SD (KXLG) – Governor Kristi Noem will be presenting a Carnegie medal this weekend to Chris Schaefer of Castlewood, South Dakota. She says the medal, which has been given out across the nation for more than 100 years, recognizes a person who has stepped up to help another individual. Governor Noem talked about the… Read more »
News Author: Kate Von Brook
Senator Thune discusses new gun legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIT) – Mayors from more than 200 U.S. cities have sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urging him to call the Senate back from its August recess to discuss legislation which would widen background checks on gun purchases. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he doubts the Senate will return… Read more »
The city of Aberdeen will spray for mosquitoes Monday night
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Monday, August 12th between the hours of 8:00 pm and 1:00 am. The alternate night would be Tuesday, August 13th between the hours of 8:00 pm and 1:00 am. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels… Read more »
Sturgis Rally updated information
STURGIS, S.D. (Press Release) – The following has been compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday August 3, 2019 to 6 a.m. Thursday August 8, 2019: Item Sturgis Rapid City District District Total Last Year to Date DUI Arrests 89 26 115 95 Misc Drug Arrests 117 33 150 125 Felony Drug Arrests 63 18 81… Read more »
Aquatic Center announces updated hours
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will be closing daily at 7:30 p.m. beginning this Saturday, August 10 through the remainder of the season, which concludes Sunday, August 18 at 5:00 p.m. For further information, please contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry office at 626-7015.
Wylie Park’s new August & September hours
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The hours of operation have been updated at Wylie Park for August and September. August Hours: Brown County Fair Week (Gift Shop, Concession Stands and Rides): August 12 – August 14 (Monday – Wednesday): 10:00 am – 9:00 pm August 15 – August 18 (Thursday – Sunday): 10:00 am –… Read more »
Severe weather in Burke, SD
BURKE, S.D. (KELO) – The little town of Burke South Dakota has been devastated by straight line winds, or maybe a tornado, authorities are not sure yet. Mayor Tom Glover says many buildings have been severely damaged. The Mayor has heard of just two minor injuries, so it could have been a lot worse.… Read more »
FEMA continuing help to South Dakotans
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – While the deadline to register for federal disaster assistance has passed, the State of South Dakota, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other federal partners continue to work on recovery for South Dakota communities impacted by the severe storms and flooding in April and May. Residents who registered with FEMA… Read more »
SD Board of Regents re-working the Dakota’s Promise scholarship program
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Board of Regents is setting up a work group that will reshape the “Dakota’s Promise” scholarship program for next year. The version introduced this year was killed by the legislature. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring is a member of the work group and says they will… Read more »
City to spray for mosquitoes Thursday night
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, August 8th between the hours of 8:00 PM and 1:00 AM. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure… Read more »