YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The computer network of the Yankton School District was hacked in late May, which led to much of their stored data being erased or corrupted. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they are still working on recovery. Kindle says they were lucky to restore some partial records. Kindle says while law enforcement has… Read more »
News Year: 2019
Johnson tours flood-damaged Madison
MADISON, S.D. (KJAM) – Congressman Dusty Johnson spent some time in Madison on Monday afternoon looking at the damage that has been left behind by flooding throughout the community. Johnson, accompanied by state Representative Marli Wiese (WEE-zee), toured different parts of the city and visited with some residents who were busy continuing to clean out… Read more »
Recent rains just following wet trend of past year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Record flooding is still underway on many rivers in eastern and southern South Dakota. That followed storms that dropped anywhere from 3-11 inches of rain over much of that area. Mike Gillispie, a hydrologist at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, says it is a part of a stubborn… Read more »
NSU Faculty Showcase Recital Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Northern State will kickoff the upcoming concert season with its Annual NSU School of Fine Arts Faculty Showcase Recital on Thursday, Sept. 19. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater at the Johnson Fine Arts Center. It is free of charge, although donations will be… Read more »
Weak tornado confirmed last week west of Watertown
ABERDEEN, S.D. (KWAT) — Last week’s tornado outbreak in northeast South Dakota included a weak twister just west of Watertown. National Weather Service forecaster Ryan Vipond says they’ve confirmed the EF-0 tornado near the Watertown Regional Airport last Monday. The tornado had maximum winds estimated at 70 miles per hour. That same day, tornadoes were… Read more »
S. Roosevelt St. to be closed starting Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Weather permitting, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, South Roosevelt Street between 6th Avenue SE and 3rd Avenue SE will be CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC to allow for the installation of sanitary sewer utilities. MOTORISTS SHOULD PLAN NOW TO FIND AN ALTERNATE ROUTE, AS NO TRAFFIC WILL… Read more »
FCC Chairman visiting region for broadband meetings
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Ajit Pai (Ah-jit Pie) is the current Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. He’s in the region for a series of meetings on rural broadband and made a stop Tuesday morning at Brookings Radio. Pai was appointed to the FCC by President Obama in 2012 and was designated Chairman by President… Read more »
Thune seeking spring interns
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is currently seeking college students to serve as spring interns in his office in Washington, D.C., as well as in his offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls. Interns in Thune’s state offices will participate in constituent service and state outreach activities, while students… Read more »
One killed in crash west of Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — One person has died in a rollover crash west of Sioux Falls. Authorities say the single-vehicle crash happened about 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office says the driver, the lone occupant, was thrown from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim has not been… Read more »
Latest rains having more effect on planting than harvest
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Last week’s heavy rains, flooding and severe storms will have more of an effect on winter wheat planting in South Dakota than on spring wheat harvest. South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says most of the spring wheat harvest is wrapped up save for the northernmost counties. He says… Read more »