News Year: 2023

Emergency services across the state dealing with budget & volunteer problems

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Many emergency services across South Dakota are having budget and volunteer problems. Custer County Commission Chairman Jim Lintz appeared in front of the Game, Fish and Parks Commission Thursday with a familiar complaint. Lintz says the costs to the county are rising. Lintz says the Game, Fish and Parks Department is not paying… Read more »

Emergency services across the state dealing with budget & volunteer problems

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Many emergency services across South Dakota are having budget and volunteer problems. Custer County Commission Chairman Jim Lintz appeared in front of the Game, Fish and Parks Commission Thursday with a familiar complaint. Lintz says the costs to the county are rising. Lintz says the Game, Fish and Parks Department is not paying… Read more »

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive coming Saturday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It’s the “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive…and you can help. The National Association of Letter Carriers will collect food donations as they deliver mail this Saturday. Stacy Andernacht(AND-er-nahkt) of Feeding South Dakota says it’s critical to the agency’s efforts to help feed those in need. Place non-perishable food items near your mailbox… Read more »

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive coming Saturday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It’s the “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive…and you can help. The National Association of Letter Carriers will collect food donations as they deliver mail this Saturday. Stacy Andernacht(AND-er-nahkt) of Feeding South Dakota says it’s critical to the agency’s efforts to help feed those in need. Place non-perishable food items near your mailbox… Read more »

Cassie Nagel begin new post as Executive Director of River City Domestic Violence Center

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Cassie Nagel started her new job as Executive Director of the River City Domestic Violence Center in Yankton last week. She says domestic violence can and does have a deep impact on kids. Nagel says they need to move from only reaction to prevention. Nagel says the cycle of domestic violence can move… Read more »

Cassie Nagel begin new post as Executive Director of River City Domestic Violence Center

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Cassie Nagel started her new job as Executive Director of the River City Domestic Violence Center in Yankton last week. She says domestic violence can and does have a deep impact on kids. Nagel says they need to move from only reaction to prevention. Nagel says the cycle of domestic violence can move… Read more »

Watertown woman killed in crash north of Redfield

REDFIELD, S.D.(Press Release) – A Watertown, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died Saturday evening in a one-vehicle crash north of Redfield, S.D. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2023 Toyota Camry was traveling south on U.S. Highway 281 near mile marker 154 when the vehicle crossed two lanes, entered the east… Read more »

Watertown woman killed in crash north of Redfield

REDFIELD, S.D.(Press Release) – A Watertown, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died Saturday evening in a one-vehicle crash north of Redfield, S.D. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2023 Toyota Camry was traveling south on U.S. Highway 281 near mile marker 154 when the vehicle crossed two lanes, entered the east… Read more »

Willow Dr. from Cedar Dr to 5th Str N closed Monday for new sewer line

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 8:00am on Monday, May 8th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for new sewer line into street: Willow Dr. from Cedar Dr. to 5th St. N. The road will be closed until 7pm Monday, May 8th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »

Willow Dr. from Cedar Dr to 5th Str N closed Monday for new sewer line

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 8:00am on Monday, May 8th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for new sewer line into street: Willow Dr. from Cedar Dr. to 5th St. N. The road will be closed until 7pm Monday, May 8th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »

Presentation’s final Commencement is Saturday, May 6th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Presentation College final Commencement is set for Saturday, May 6th at the Stode Center beginning at 11am.  There will be a Commencement Mass prior to it at 9am at the Chapel. Dress Rehearsal & Award Ceremony will take at the Strode Center on Friday, May 5th.  The ceremony will be at 10am followed… Read more »

Presentation’s final Commencement is Saturday, May 6th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Presentation College final Commencement is set for Saturday, May 6th at the Stode Center beginning at 11am.  There will be a Commencement Mass prior to it at 9am at the Chapel. Dress Rehearsal & Award Ceremony will take at the Strode Center on Friday, May 5th.  The ceremony will be at 10am followed… Read more »

School shooting threat prompts increased police presence at Aberdeen schools

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Around 10pm on May 4, 2023; The Aberdeen Police Department received several calls in reference to a Social Media post in reference to threats of a school shooting to occur on May 5th. These calls are in reference to a photo that has been circulated on Social Media. The investigation is still… Read more »

School shooting threat prompts increased police presence at Aberdeen schools

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Around 10pm on May 4, 2023; The Aberdeen Police Department received several calls in reference to a Social Media post in reference to threats of a school shooting to occur on May 5th. These calls are in reference to a photo that has been circulated on Social Media. The investigation is still… Read more »

DSS to issue grants for childcare facilities

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Social Services will soon be issuing grants for new and expanded childcare facilities. Department Secretary Matt Althoff told the interim Appropriations Committee this week they have been going through the applications. Althoff says they will use “American Rescue Plan” dollars for the grants. Althoff says the grants will… Read more »

DSS to issue grants for childcare facilities

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Social Services will soon be issuing grants for new and expanded childcare facilities. Department Secretary Matt Althoff told the interim Appropriations Committee this week they have been going through the applications. Althoff says they will use “American Rescue Plan” dollars for the grants. Althoff says the grants will… Read more »

South Dakota Bankers Association react to the raise on the interest rate

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Reserve Board raised the prime interest rate another quarter point this week, moving it to five-point two five percent. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says the increase was expected. Adam says the impacts from the rate hikes takes some time to take effect. The higher interest rates slow loan… Read more »

South Dakota Bankers Association react to the raise on the interest rate

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Reserve Board raised the prime interest rate another quarter point this week, moving it to five-point two five percent. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says the increase was expected. Adam says the impacts from the rate hikes takes some time to take effect. The higher interest rates slow loan… Read more »

Senator Mike Rounds address Tik Tok

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- There are several bills circulating in Congress that would either restrict or ban the use of Tik Tok in the US. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says Tik Tok users can’t protect their privacy. Rounds says all the information on Tik Tok ends up in one place. Rounds says the Chinese have reasons… Read more »

Senator Mike Rounds address Tik Tok

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- There are several bills circulating in Congress that would either restrict or ban the use of Tik Tok in the US. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says Tik Tok users can’t protect their privacy. Rounds says all the information on Tik Tok ends up in one place. Rounds says the Chinese have reasons… Read more »