PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved over one point one billion dollars in funding for over ninety water and wastewater projects across the state. Department of Ag and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts says its applying huge amounts of federal funding. Roberts says these are long life investments.… Read more »
News Year: 2022
Lewis & Clark using federal funds to expand water production capabilities
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System will get over ninety million dollars in federal funding this year for construction of the pipeline backbone, they are also planning for an expansion of their water production capabilities. Executive Director Troy Larson says they are moving on upgrading their water plant. Larson says the… Read more »
Rapid City man setting up youth camps on the north end of town
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- With violence and mental health at the forefront of many minds, the question of what to do about the problem remains without a clear answer. One Rapid City man, Delaney Apple, has started organizing camps for youth in North Rapid – in the heart of one of the communities’ most troubled neighborhoods.… Read more »
SD legislators react to the impeachment of the attorney general
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House, in a special session, voted thirty-six to thirty one Tuesday to impeach Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton made a floor speech laying out the case for impeachment. Cwach, who was a member of the Select Committee on Investigation, says it has been a long process.… Read more »
Over 50 car thefts in Watertown since April 1st
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown Police Department has received numerous reports of thefts from motor vehicles since April 1st. The suspects have taken cash, a handgun, ammunition, credit cards, and other miscellaneous items from unlocked cars. It is believed the suspects have entered over 50 vehicles throughout Watertown. The Watertown Police Department was asking the public… Read more »
Reservoir inflows below normal for this time of year
OMAHA, N.E.(DRGNews)- Reservoir inflows in the Missouri River basin above Sioux City, Iowa, were well-below average last month– which comes as no surprise to anyone who spends time on Lake Oahe. Missouri River Power Production Team Leader for the US Army Corps of Engineers Mike Swenson says the Oahe reservoir is nearly a dozen feet… Read more »
Federal judge makes ruling involving two energy cooperatives
HURON, S.D.(WNAX)- Federal Judge Lawrence Piersol has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Dakota Energy Cooperative against its wholesale power supplier East River Electric Power Cooperative, saying that the contract between the two electric cooperatives is clear and does not allow Dakota Energy to terminate its contract early. East River Spokesman Chris Studer says it’s a… Read more »
Storybook Land opening delayed due to the weather
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Storybook Land and the Land of Oz will be closed until April 22, 2022, due to the inclement weather we are experiencing. Please continue to check our website at www.aberdeen.sd.us/storybookland for opening day notifications. For more information, please call the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department at 626-7015.
SD Dept of Health reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,898. The state had 124 new cases and 191 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 416. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Results from elections held Tuesday in the region
NE SOUTH DAKOTA(Aberdeen American News)- Here are the results from elections held in the region on Tuesday. Groton: Mayor Scott Hanlon 218 Aaron Grant 24 “I’m happy to be mayor for another three years,” Hanlon said by phone Tuesday evening. He said he’s glad for the opportunity to to do his best for the community.… Read more »