WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A winter storm that has seemingly taken up residence in the area is bringing heavier snow and higher winds today. The storm began late Monday with freezing rain before switching to light snow Tuesday and Wednesday. Today, heavier snow and wind are combining to make driving conditions difficult. National Weather Service meteorologist Kari… Read more »
News Year: 2022
With I-29 & I-90 closed, people advised not to use alternative routes
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Accumulating snow and strong winds are causing visibility issues across central and western South Dakota Thursday as a major winter storm continues its slow progress from west to east across the region. The storm started moving in on Monday and Pierre Region Engineer Jason Humphrey says with stretches of both Interstate 90 and… Read more »
No Travel Advisory now for Brown County until tomorrow
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- As part of keeping our citizens safe the Brown County Emergency Management Office and the Brown County Sheriff’s Office are advising no travel except in an absolute emergency within Brown County (City of Aberdeen is not included in this advisory). Road conditions are worsening and creating dangerous travel conditions around the county. This… Read more »
Blizzard Warning now in effect through noon Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(KCCR)- The National Weather Service has just issued a Blizzard Warning for Brown County through noon Friday. Meteorologist Kari Fleegle at the Weather Service’s Aberdeen Bureau: The storm has already dropped some impressive snow fall totals with more to be added. As of Thursday 6.9 inches of snow have fallen at the Aberdeen Airport… Read more »
Hughes County truck driver stuck in Vivian because of the winter storm
VIVIAN, S.D.(KCCR)- A Hughes County resident was one of many who thought they could make it. He’s been stuck at the Coffee Cup Truck Stop near Vivian for two days. The man, who agree to talk but asked not to be identified says he was part of a convoy that attempted to leave Fort Pierre… Read more »
DPS Secretary encouraging no travel until winter storm clear the area
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The winter storm that started moving into South Dakota on Monday (Dec. 12, 2022) is still causing hazardous conditions– especially in the central and western parts of the state. Department of Public Safety Secretary Craig Price says while inconvenient, the no travel advisories and interstate closures are meant to keep people safe. Price… Read more »
South Dakota legislator offers support for Governor’ propsed bill to restrict foreign investment on farmland
WINNER, S.D.(WNAX)- Governor Kristi Noem has announced proposed legislation to restrict foreigners from buying farmland in the state. The plan would create a new board, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States – South Dakota, which will investigate proposed purchases of ag land by foreign interests. One of the prime sponsors will be… Read more »
Representative-elect Julie Auch preparing for next year
LESTERVILLE, S.D.(WNAX)- Most incoming South Dakota legislators experienced the Governors budget speech then several days of orientation last week and got their committee assignments. District 18 Representative-elect Julie Auch of Lesterville says she got one of the committees she requested. Auch says they got some homework assignments during orientation. Auch, a republican, says she hasn’t… Read more »
Board of Regents look back on 1st year alcohol allow to be sell on sporting events on campus
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- This fall was the first season that alcohol sales were allowed at sporting events on South Dakota university campuses. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says most schools added them to their events. Maher says they have had positive reports. Maher says the universities reported increased attendance. The Board of Regents approved the alcohol… Read more »
Chair of the Senate Appropriation Committee react to Governor Noem’s budget address
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- When Governor Kristi Noem delivered her budget address, it was a high-level overview of her spending priorities for the next eighteen months. Legislators are now digging through the details. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, says a plan to help private companies with family leave programs is something new.… Read more »