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SD PUC heard arguments dealing with electric vehicle policies

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission will let utilities take the lead in electric vehicle policies. The federal government set up a requirement that each state decide on how to handle that technology. Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says there are lots of details with electric vehicles. Nelson says each utility has a unique… Read more »

SD PUC heard arguments dealing with electric vehicle policies

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission will let utilities take the lead in electric vehicle policies. The federal government set up a requirement that each state decide on how to handle that technology. Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says there are lots of details with electric vehicles. Nelson says each utility has a unique… Read more »

75th Sturgis Rally Preparations

Shooting range proposal receive first reading in Sturgis Tuesday

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB)  – The first reading of a shooting range ordinance was met with some suggestions from the public but in general, was viewed as a good start to establish a legal guideline through which shooting ranges can operate in the county. The Meade County Commission, at its Nov. 8 regular meeting, approved the first… Read more »

Shooting range proposal receive first reading in Sturgis Tuesday

75th Sturgis Rally Preparations

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB)  – The first reading of a shooting range ordinance was met with some suggestions from the public but in general, was viewed as a good start to establish a legal guideline through which shooting ranges can operate in the county. The Meade County Commission, at its Nov. 8 regular meeting, approved the first… Read more »

Nathan Sanderson

Stores getting ready for the holiday season

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- It wasn’t our imagination; the Halloween displays in many stores were cleared out quickly to set up for Christmas. South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says that was deliberate. Sanderson says while people may plan to spend the same this holiday season, it will buy less. Sanderson says retailers still face… Read more »

Stores getting ready for the holiday season

Nathan Sanderson

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- It wasn’t our imagination; the Halloween displays in many stores were cleared out quickly to set up for Christmas. South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says that was deliberate. Sanderson says while people may plan to spend the same this holiday season, it will buy less. Sanderson says retailers still face… Read more »

Fargo woman named in two vehicle crash that killed one person west of Milbank

MILBANK, S.D.(Press Release) – A Fargo, N.D., woman has been identified as the person who died Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash west of Milbank. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2008 Econoline Van was eastbound on U.S. Highway 12 when it crossed the centerline into the westbound lane and collided head-on with a westbound… Read more »

Fargo woman named in two vehicle crash that killed one person west of Milbank

MILBANK, S.D.(Press Release) – A Fargo, N.D., woman has been identified as the person who died Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash west of Milbank. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2008 Econoline Van was eastbound on U.S. Highway 12 when it crossed the centerline into the westbound lane and collided head-on with a westbound… Read more »

Murder suspect makes initial court appearance Wednesday

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The suspect in Sunday’s homicide in Yankton made his initial appearance in court Wednesday morning. During the initial appearance it was announced Trevor Wayne Harrison of Yankton is facing a charge of homicide as murder in the first-degree and, in the alternate, homicide as murder in the second-degree. Harrison can ultimately only be… Read more »

Murder suspect makes initial court appearance Wednesday

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The suspect in Sunday’s homicide in Yankton made his initial appearance in court Wednesday morning. During the initial appearance it was announced Trevor Wayne Harrison of Yankton is facing a charge of homicide as murder in the first-degree and, in the alternate, homicide as murder in the second-degree. Harrison can ultimately only be… Read more »

South Dakota Farmers Union approve the vote on Amendment D

HURON, S.D.(Press Release) – Following the Nov. 8 vote, South Dakota Farmers Union members join with the majority of South Dakotans in celebrating the passage of Amendment D. “Medicaid expansion keeps our tax dollars in South Dakota and it will help farm and ranch families access healthcare,” said Doug Sombke, President of South Dakota Farmers… Read more »

South Dakota Farmers Union approve the vote on Amendment D

HURON, S.D.(Press Release) – Following the Nov. 8 vote, South Dakota Farmers Union members join with the majority of South Dakotans in celebrating the passage of Amendment D. “Medicaid expansion keeps our tax dollars in South Dakota and it will help farm and ranch families access healthcare,” said Doug Sombke, President of South Dakota Farmers… Read more »

City of Aberdeen to be picking up tree branches fallen due to the ice storm

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen Forestry Division along with other City crews will be out picking up branches that have fallen from boulevard trees. Everything will get picked up, but it may take until next week. Damage from private property trees will be the responsibility of the homeowner or property owner and will… Read more »

City of Aberdeen to be picking up tree branches fallen due to the ice storm

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen Forestry Division along with other City crews will be out picking up branches that have fallen from boulevard trees. Everything will get picked up, but it may take until next week. Damage from private property trees will be the responsibility of the homeowner or property owner and will… Read more »

Senator Mike Rounds looks at the possibilities for U.S. Congress in 2023

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- It will be some time before control of Congress becomes clear. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says there are several possibilities. Rounds says republican control would narrow the choices for the Biden Administration. Rounds says republicans now force many votes on most procedural moves in the Senate. Rounds took part in the 100th… Read more »

Senator Mike Rounds looks at the possibilities for U.S. Congress in 2023

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- It will be some time before control of Congress becomes clear. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says there are several possibilities. Rounds says republican control would narrow the choices for the Biden Administration. Rounds says republicans now force many votes on most procedural moves in the Senate. Rounds took part in the 100th… Read more »

Senator John Thune looks back on his 2022 campaign

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune made some history when he won his fourth term in the Senate on Tuesday. That ties him with former Senator Karl Mundt, the only other person in state history to be elected four times. Thune says he appreciates the support. Thune says he listened to a lot of… Read more »

Senator John Thune looks back on his 2022 campaign

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune made some history when he won his fourth term in the Senate on Tuesday. That ties him with former Senator Karl Mundt, the only other person in state history to be elected four times. Thune says he appreciates the support. Thune says he listened to a lot of… Read more »

12th Ave SE from S Washington to Jay Streets closed for utility work Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Monday, November 14, 2022 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 12th Avenue SE from S Washington Street to S Jay Street Work will be completed as quickly as possible.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »

12th Ave SE from S Washington to Jay Streets closed for utility work Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Monday, November 14, 2022 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 12th Avenue SE from S Washington Street to S Jay Street Work will be completed as quickly as possible.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »