PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 13 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,046. The state had 624 new cases and 742 recoveries, increasing active infections to 435. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
News Year: 2022
LTD Broadband no longer in the running for telecommunications in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission decided to close the docket on LTD Broadband, a Minnesota company that had been seeking designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier so they could get federal funding for broadband expansions. Commissioner Kristie Fiegen said its not the final door for LTD. Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says they… Read more »
Aberdeen public school district enrollment down by about 100 students
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Aberdeen Public School District enrollment is down by about 100 students. That’s as of the official enrollment count at the end of September, according to a report by Superintendent Becky Guffin, who provided an update Tuesday to the Aberdeen School Board. According to her report, fall enrollment taken at the end… Read more »
Senator Jim Bolin express issues on the campaign trail
CANTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Legislative candidates are making the final push to election day by reaching out to voters in their district. District 16 Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says he is getting feedback. Bolin says he has a record to run on. Bolin says financial issues could be a problem for the next session. Bolin, a… Read more »
Pump repaired at Lewis & Clark Regional Water System
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Following a pump pressure test that went wrong in August, the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is on track to soon have more water capacity. Executive Director Troy Larson says they have made repairs to the pump. Larson says they are still waiting on some control parts. Larson says this well should… Read more »
Low levels on the Mississippi River bringing issues in barge traffic
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Low levels on the Mississippi River have led to problems with commodity movements as barge traffic slows to a crawl. The Missouri River won’t be much help according to John Remus, Chief of the Missouri River Basin Water Management Office in Omaha. Remus says the Corps has minimal options for flow control on… Read more »
1st Ave NE from Penn to Dakota Street closed Wednesday for utility work
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Wednesday, October 12, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 1st Ave NE from Penn Street to Dakota Street The road is expected to remain closed all day; motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.
Drought conditions to continue through winter
AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Severe to extreme drought conditions are expected to continue across much of the region into winter. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says there are a few benefits to the dry weather. Todey says the soil continues to dry out deeper. Todey says there are a number of… Read more »
This week is National Fire Prevention Week
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- This is National Fire Prevention Week. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ian Paul says smoke detectors are a critical piece of fire safety. Paul says fire extinguishers are another important tool for fire safety. This year’s designation marks the 100th anniversary of National Fire Prevention Week™ and the theme is “Fire won’t wait.… Read more »
Annual Hat & Mitten Drive enhanced for 2022
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Committee is holding their 10th annual Hat & Mitten Drive for elementary school children. The drive will run from October 13 through December 12, at which time the items will be distributed to public and private schools in Aberdeen. New this year is the… Read more »