OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Corps of Engineers is predicting water storage in the Missouri River reservoirs will continue to fall over the next few months, leading to reduced releases later this fall. That’s based on long range weather predictions. Kevin Low, with the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center, says August will continue on the warm side.… Read more »
News Year: 2021
Companies working to lower carbon emissions
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Utility companies across the country are rapidly moving toward reducing carbon emissions connected to generating electricity. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says its been going on for a while. Nelson says most of the state utilities have made major reductions already. Nelson says while federal and state regulations play a… Read more »
Military Appreciation Day took place at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Tuesday
STURGIS, S.D. – It’s military appreciation day today at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. This year’s honored veteran of the year is Walter Saubers. He joined the South Dakota National Guard in High School and graduated from Black Hills State University, before joining the Navy. He worked his way up the ranks to Captain and worked… Read more »
Indigenous history, culture cut from South Dakota standards
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Teachers, educators and other South Dakota citizens charged with crafting new state social studies standards say Gov. Kristi Noem’s administration deleted many elements intended to bolster students’ understanding of Native American history and culture from their draft. Members of the working group said Tuesday they were caught by surprise when… Read more »
Vehicle traffic up this year compared to last year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
STURGIS, S.D.(Press Release) – Vehicle traffic counts from the South Dakota Department of Transportation for vehicles entering Sturgis for the 81st Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Aug. 6-9, 2021. Traffic counts at nine locations entering Sturgis for the 2021 Rally are as follows: Friday, Aug. 6: 55,326 entering Up 11.0% from Friday last year Saturday, Aug.… Read more »
Yankton reaching out to help laid off workers in Aberdeen
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Employers and cities across the region are reaching out to laid off workers from Molded Fiberglass in Aberdeen. Rita Nelson with Yankton Thrive says they talked to a number of the workers. The plant employed about three hundred workers when it shut down earlier this month. Nelson says Yankton has a wide number… Read more »
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Daily Numbers
STURGIS, S.D.(Press Release)- Here’s the daily figures regarding DUIs, drug arrests, accidents, etc. from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally courtesy from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety through 6am Mountian Time Tuesday. Item Sturgis Rapid City District District Total Last Year to Date DUI Arrests 42 8 50 64 Misd Drug Arrests 47 10 57… Read more »
Both South Dakota Senators opposed the bipartisan infrastructure bill that passed the Senate Tuesday
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the US Senate voted in favor of the bipartisan infrastructure bill on a 69-30 vote. Senator John Thune voted against the bill and released the following statement after the vote. “For months, senators from both sides of the aisle engaged in good-faith negotiations to produce an infrastructure bill for the… Read more »
Governor Noem at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Tuesday
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – Governor Kristi Noem was in the Black Hills yesterday, taking part in the annual Legends Ride. The Governor’s office says a painting of her by artist David Uhl was also up for auction as part of the ride. The painting, titled “True Grit,” depicts the Governor atop of her horse at the… Read more »
Watertown school district announce their COVID-19 plan for upcoming school year
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG) – Watertown School Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielson released the District’s COVID plan for the coming school year, keeping in play all measures used last year and adding in some new. Visitors to the Watertown School District will be allowed with screening through the office. Dr. Danielson says all students will also receive free… Read more »