WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The ongoing trade war with China will lead to another round of payments to ag producers caught in the middle. President Trump tweeted that it would be in the range of fifteen to twenty billion dollars. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says it won’t cover all the losses… Rounds says the… Read more »
News Year: 2019
In-state tuition rates part of new program to attract more out of state students
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Encouraging more out of state residents to attend universities in South Dakota is part of a new program authorized by the Board of Regents. USD President Sheila Gestring says those students can pay in-state tuition rates. A massive building boom is underway in Vermillion to help attract those students. Gestring says… Read more »
Committees will have major issues to study this summer
CANTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators will have to man 11 special summer study committees, along with the eight regular committees. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton is a member of the Executive Board and says they have some major issues to study this year. Bolin says there are some special circumstances this year. Fifty… Read more »
Iowa Governor signs industrial hemp bill
DES MOINES, Iowa (WNAX) – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds this week signed into law the bill that allows licensed growers to cultivate industrial hemp on up to 40 acres. Iowa Hemp Association Founder Dr. Christopher Disbro is excited about the opportunity for the state’s farmers who he hopes can begin growing the crop during the… Read more »
Wet weather conditions ahead
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The dry and warmth the area experienced earlier this week will not carry into the weekend. The forecast calls for much wetter and cooler conditions as rain will move into the area starting this evening. Some parts of the state might even see some severe storms, according to Ryan Lueck (leak),… Read more »
South Dakota police officer accused of shooting stray cats
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota police officer accused of shooting stray cats is facing criminal charges. A criminal complaint filed in Union County charges North Sioux City Officer Derek McIntosh with a misdemeanor. Police began investigating McIntosh on May 9 after other officers reported that he had picked up stray cats… Read more »
Water hydrant testing taking place Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Monday, May 20, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From Railroad Ave. South to Sixth Ave. between S. Fifth St. to Lancelot Drive The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some… Read more »
Village River Group responds after City of Sioux Falls terminates $45 million project
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Aberdeen-based Village River Group says it is “very disappointed” that the City of Sioux Falls is terminating the hotel and multi-use project. VRG says they “spent a significant amount of time and resources updating” the private development portion of the project. Part of the project is a publicly funded… Read more »
Power poles collapse in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Black Hills Energy is investigating what caused two power poles to collapse in Rapid City, knocking out power and causing a small oil spill. Officials say no one was hurt when the poles crashed near the Time Inn Motel and Time Out Lounge Wednesday afternoon. Police say it’s not known… Read more »
Voters in Avon School District reject property tax opt out
AVON, S.D. (WNAX) – Voters in the Avon school district rejected a property tax opt out measure this week. The opt out would have raised an extra $300,000 annually for the next five years. It was defeated by a vote of 187 to 153. Turnout was 42 percent. Superintendent Tom Culver says they want to… Read more »