HURON, S.D.(WNAX)- The ongoing snow melt could lead to flooding on area rivers. The Corps of Engineers had a briefing for the Board of Directors of the James River Water Development District at their meeting last week in Huron. District Manager Dave Bartel says the Corps, who controls the Pipestem Dam on the river in… Read more »
News Year: 2023
Horse Nations Indian Relay coming up in May
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Last year, the Horse Nations Indian Relay Council finished its racing season in Fort Pierre and this year they’ll begin their season in Fort Pierre. Stanley County Fairgrounds Manager Scott Deal says the season opener will be held in May at the fairgrounds. Fort Pierre isn’t the only stop the teams make… Read more »
Aberdeen City Councilman Alan Johnson to run for another term in the SW district
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- City Councilman Alan Johnson made it official. He will be seeking another five year term with the Aberdeen City Council representing the SouthWest district. Johnson met the requirements for the signatures needed to place his name on the ballot. The Aberdeen City Council, Monday night approved his petition to place his name on… Read more »
Governor Noem signs Prison Funding and Criminal Justice Bills into Law
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Noem signed HB 1016, which funds $60 million for construction of a new women’s prison in Rapid City. She also signed HB 1017, which funds $52 million for the purchase of land and design costs for a new men’s prison near Sioux Falls. The legislation also transfers more… Read more »
Dr. Jessica Vogel to lead SD School for the Blind & Visually Impaired
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Dr. Jessica Vogel, an assistant professor of education at Northern State University, will become the next superintendent for the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. According to the South Dakota Board of Regents, during her time at Northern State University, Vogel has worked alongside many of… Read more »
Governor Noem signs Budget Bills into Law
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Noem signed SB 210 into law. She sent a signing letter to legislators. That letter can be found here. “I appreciate the work of my BFM Commissioner Jim Terwilliger and the BFM team on this budget,” said Governor Noem, “and I appreciate the legislature for recognizing that it… Read more »
Representative Chris Kassin talks what he learned following his first term in the House
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- There were over thirty first time members of the 2023 South Dakota legislature. Among them was District 17 Representative Chris Kassin of Vermillion. He was assigned to the Appropriations Committee and said it was a full load. Kassin says he learned a lot about the workings of state government. Kassin say they did… Read more »
Havana, ND man dead following two vehicle crash east of Britton
BRITTON, S.D.(Press Release) – A Havana, N.D., man has been identified as the person who died last Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash east of Britton. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2019 GMC Sierra pickup was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 10 when it entered the westbound lane and collided head-on with a westbound… Read more »
April Community Affairs Luncheon is set for April 6th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The April Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, April 6 from 12-1 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. Guest speakers will be David Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Julie Johnson, Attorney at… Read more »
Boys & Girls Club to host WineFest Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Boys & Girls Club will be hosting Winefest coming up this Saturday. Co Chair for Winefest Kim Bot talks the schedule for the event. Kim talks some of the wines schedule to be there. Executive Director for the Boys & Girls Club, Michael Herman talks where the proceeds go to. Grand… Read more »