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 »
News Year: 2019
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 »
Strong storms came through north central SD overnight
MOBRIDGE, S.D. (DRG) – Up to baseball sized hail assaulted homes, buildings and crops overnight as a strong storm system, and in some areas two strong systems rumbled through north central South Dakota overnight. National Weather Service meteorologist Michael Connelly says things started about 7pm in the Mobridge area. (Photo Credit – Leigh Leesman)… Read more »
Sisseton man walking to Aberdeen for Wounded Warrior Project
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – UPDATE (8/7/19): Veteran Jerry Meadows says he has yet to raise most of the money he was hoping for. Please see the story below to learn how to donate. Veteran Jerry Meadows is walking from Sisseton to Aberdeen to raise money and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project. The 61-year-old… Read more »
SD Legislative Committee meets to discuss methamphetamine addiction
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A South Dakota legislative committee met in Pierre on Tuesday looking at the impacts and costs of methamphetamine addiction. The group is studying the adequacy and effectiveness of the state’s prevention, intervention and law enforcement efforts. At their mid-day break, Committee Chair, Senator Troy Heinert of Mission says there are multiple… Read more »
SD Farmer’s Union President reacts to trade issues with China
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — President of the South Dakota Farmer’s Union, Doug Sombke, reacting to China’s latest shot in the trade war, says: China has announced it will no longer purchase any U.S. farm products. Sombke doesn’t think Beijing is bluffing so there are even tougher times ahead for the agriculture economy. He says… Read more »
Construction will close an intersection Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 8am on Wednesday, August 7th, 2019, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for construction work: 14th Avenue SE & South Lloyd Street Work is expected to last all day. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes. Please call the Public Works office at 605-626-7010 for… Read more »
Water to be off on South Congress & South Jackson Streets
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Water to be off: Beginning at approximately 8am on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, water will be off in the following areas to work on water lines: 400 & 500 blocks of South Congress & 400 & 500 blocks of South Jackson The public works department suggests that residents in the… Read more »
FEMA updating flood maps
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency is releasing updated flood maps for Clay and Union Counties. FEMA Spokesman Brian Hvinden says they want to hear from those effected by the new maps. Hvinden says homes, businesses and farms can move in or out of prospective flood plains. Hvinden says they will include… Read more »