PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Keeping farmers on the land was a concern for members of the South Dakota House Ag and Natural Resources Committee. Ag Department Secretary Kim Vanneman, appearing before the committee, was questioned about the ability of her department to help find the next generation of farmers. Vanneman told the committee that its… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Hunting and fishing licenses on downward trend
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Sales of hunting and fishing licenses in South Dakota have taken a significant drop over the last few years. Heather Villa, wildlife administration chief for the Game, Fish and Parks Department reported the trends to the G, F & P Board at their meeting last week in Pierre. Villa says last… Read more »
YAPAtorium celebrating Chinese New Year on Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The YAPAtorium is going to celebrate Chinese New Year on Saturday, Jan. 25. The event will start at 3 p.m. and is free to youth in the community ages 11-17. Nick Eilts, YAPAtorium Supervisor, said it will be a fun and educational experience. There will be games, movies and food. Eilts… Read more »
Safe Harbor Mardi Gras on Feb. 1
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Safe Harbor 2020 Mardi Gras event is set for Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Ramkota Convention Center. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. The night includes a variety of activities. Gina Karst, Executive Director at Safe Harbor, provides the details. Tickets are $70 apiece and need to be purchased in advance.… Read more »
Census Bureau preparing for 10-year count
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Census Bureau is gearing up for the 10-year count across the country and in South Dakota. Blanca Ramirez-Salazar is the Partnership Coordinator for the Upper Plains states and says they are looking for quite a few part time employees to help with the count in the state. Ramirez-Salazar says the… Read more »
Game, Fish and Parks urging safety on ice
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks are urging ice fishermen to be cautions driving across the lakes in Northeast South Dakota. With fluctuating temperatures, the ice remains inconsistent in different areas of the region. Austin Norton is a Wildlife Conservation Officer with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Office… Read more »
Road to be closed on Monday for work on water lines
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for work on water lines: South Lamont St. from 10th Ave. S.E. North to the Maverick’s Restaurant Entrance. The intersection of 10th Ave. S.E. and S. Lamont St. will remain open. Work… Read more »
Price appointed to Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota Department of Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Craig Price was appointed by Attorney General William P. Barr to the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Wednesday. “I am honored to be part of this commission, and I look forward… Read more »
Man detained after his brother dies in fight
PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) – Authorities have detained a man after his brother died in a fight on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwestern South Dakota. Officers from the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s Department of Public Safety were called about an assault at a home near Porcupine early Wednesday. A witness told arriving officers that… Read more »
State universities trying to reverse trend of falling student numbers
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – A continuing trend of falling student numbers at South Dakota’s universities will have a bottom-line impact. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says they are feeling it. Dunn says some of their initial recruitment targets are in Sioux Falls. Dunn says they also promote the long term return of higher… Read more »