ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Donations may be dropped off next week for the Aberdeen Area Humane Society’s Second Paw Sale. That event will take place on Saturday, April 27 at the Brown County Fairgrounds Clubhouse. Christa Swingler, Treasurer for the Humane Society, said that there are two Second Paw Sales held during the year. Donations… Read more »
News Year: 2019
Employees of Pierre School District won’t see increase in health insurance premiums
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – In a rare occurrence these days, Pierre School District employees won’t see an increase in their health insurance premiums in the coming year. Business manager Darla Mayer (mayor) says Pierre is one of over 50 school districts participating in the Associated School Boards of South Dakota health insurance pool. The… Read more »
Summer study to look at electric services
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill dealing with service territories between rural electric co-ops and municipal utilities was delayed several times during this year’s legislative session. With no compromise, lawmakers set up a summer study to look at the issue. Chris Studer, Chief Member & Public Relations Officer for East River Electric says losing service… Read more »
Many state offices to be closed again on Friday
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered state government offices in 50 counties to be closed all day Friday because of the continuing April snow storm while state government offices in the 16 remaining counties will open either in the morning or afternoon. The openings or closures for state offices were decided… Read more »
Snow removal alert issued in the City of Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A snow removal alert has been issued in the City of Aberdeen. • Plowing on POSTED EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTES will begin at 6 AM, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019. • Plowing on NORTH-SOUTH STREETS in Zone 2 and plowing of all streets and avenues in Zone 3 will begin at… Read more »
Garbage change due to weather conditions
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to extreme high winds, Solid Waste crews cannot get to the Landfill safely, therefore Solid Waste collection will be suspended for Thursday April 11, 2019. For those residents that do not receive service this week, please place out for next week’s collection. We apologize for any inconvenience.
No travel advised for highways and township roads in Brown County
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the heavy snow, limited visibility, snow/ice covered roadways, the status of water along the roadways, and damage on some roadways from flooding the Brown County Sheriff has issued a NO TRAVEL advisory for Brown County highways and township roads. State DOT has also issued a NO TRAVEL advisory… Read more »
Blizzard conditions to persist throughout the day
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Expect blowing snow to continue throughout the day as a major snow storm moves across the state. Aaron Dorn, Lead Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, said there may even be some thunder and lightning that accompanies the snow. Total accumulations by the time the snow finishes will likely… Read more »
Chamber President says workforce development problem not solved
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Unlike past sessions, South Dakota legislators did not debate any major workforce development proposals this year. Dave Owen, President of the state Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says the problem has not been solved. Owen says there are some big questions to answer. Owen says businesses need people with more than… Read more »
Senator Kennedy gives Gov. Noem high marks
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – This was the first legislative session for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem following her election last November. It can take some adjustments. Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton gives the Governor high marks. Kennedy, assistant minority leader, says their caucus met with the Governor on the final day of this year’s session.… Read more »