PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – A 4-year-old male from Pierre has been identified as the person who died in a one-vehicle crash Sunday night east of Pierre. A 2000 Nissan Maxima was northbound on West Bend Road when it left the roadway, went into the east ditch and rolled. Two of the three occupants were… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Farm Bureau backs move to lift cap on aid package
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bipartisan group of Senators asked President Trump to lift the caps on the direct coronavirus relief farmers receive under USDA’s new aid package. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says his organization backs that move. The direct payments are capped at $125,000 per commodity and $250,000 per person. VanderWal… Read more »
Rounds agrees with executive order to keep processing facilities open
WASHINGTON, D.C. (DRG News) – United States President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order this week (Tues.) to keep meat and poultry processing facilities open during the COVID-19 national emergency—a move South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds agrees with. Rounds says the federal assistance also provides direct support to the line workers in the plants. Rounds… Read more »
Selby teen identified in fatal ATV crash
SELBY, S.D. (Press Release) – A 15-year-old female has been identified as the person who died Sunday afternoon in an ATV crash southeast of Selby. A 2017 Polaris Ranger XP 900 EPS ATV was northbound on 308th Avenue, which is a gravel road, when the driver, Tori Fiedler of Selby, lost control. The vehicle rolled… Read more »
Adoptions up during April at Humane Society
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While it has been a tough month on nearly everyone because of the COVID-19 virus, it was actually a solid month for pet adoptions at the Aberdeen Area Humane Society. Elaine Schaible, Humane Society Manager, said that while the facility was open by appointment only, adoptions were still up. The coronavirus… Read more »
Testing key on state’s Back to Normal path
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A key to keeping South Dakota on a “Back to Normal” path as announced by Governor Kristi Noem is testing. Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says all that need a test should get one. Malsam-Rysdon says the testing plan will continue to change. Malsam-Rysdon says the testing capacity will continue to… Read more »
Midwest Dairy donating $500,000 to food banks in Midwest states
PARKER, S.D. (WNAX) – Midwest Dairy officials say they are donating $500,000 to food banks in 10 Midwest states to purchase dairy products for people in need. Midwest Dairy Chairman Allen Merrill who runs a dairy farm near Parker, South Dakota says the donation came after visiting with their members who wanted to help those… Read more »
Corps starting environmental assessment on Gavins Point Dam
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Corps of Engineers is starting the environmental assessment phase of a project to repair the drainage system under Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River near Yankton. Gavins Point Project Manager Tom Curran says every dam has a system to control water seeping under it. Curran says the plan is… Read more »
Aberdeen farm mom recognized by South Dakota Farmers Union
Samantha and Nathan Miller with their young children (left to right) Remillie, 4; Hadalynn, 6, and Rylence, 2. The Millers farm near Aberdeen and will welcome their fourth child this summer. (Courtesy Photo) ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union) – As we reflect on the women who raised us this Mother’s Day,… Read more »
City unanimously approves detailed amendment easing COVID restrictions on businesses
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Scott Waltman swaltman@aberdeennews.com) -Businesses in Aberdeen will begin to be able to reopen and offer more services under an amendment approved Wednesday night by the city council. The unanimous vote came after about two hours of nuanced discussion that included three proposals and many amendments. In the end, a detailed amendment from… Read more »