KELO News: Sioux Falls will soon get South Dakota’s first ‘rage room’. Kari Black at Escapades on Western Avenue says its a room where people can smash things with hammers or bats to get their frustrations out: Black hopes to have the rage room open by the end of the summer. She also owns the… Read more »
News Author: Kate Von Brook
Water Hydrant Testing Monday
CITY OF ABERDEEN: Beginning at approximately 8am on Monday, June 24, 2019, weather permitting, the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From Railroad Avenue South to City Limits Between South Dakota & South Roosevelt Streets The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure… Read more »
Major Rick Miller taking control of South Dakota Highway Patrol
DAKOTA RADIO GROUP (PIERRE, SD): South Dakota Highway Patrol Major Rick Miller will be promoted to Colonel and will officially take the helm of the Patrol during a state Capitol Rotunda ceremony tomorrow (Fri.) morning. Miller takes over from Craig Price who is now the Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. Miller… Read more »
Sioux Falls Mayor welcomes Uber to South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken, on Thursday, took the first Uber ride in South Dakota. “We’re excited to welcome Uber to our market,” TenHaken enthused as he took off for the ride ‘live’ on his Facebook page. South Dakota is the last state to get the ride-sharing service. Lyft has… Read more »
Job outlook is good for university graduates
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – As this spring’s university graduates head out into the world, most are able to find jobs in their areas of interest. Kasandra Girard is an employer relations advisor in the Academic and Planning Center at the University of South Dakota. She says more recruiting is done well ahead of graduation. Girard… Read more »
Weather will continue to be wetter and cooler
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The trend appears to be wetter and cooler than normal for the week, month and summer. Nebraska State Climatologist Martha Shulski says heavy rain will spread across much of the northern plains for the next week. Shulski was featured on this month’s North Central regional climate webinar. She says that wet… Read more »
Rounds discusses new bail out plan for ag producers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The ongoing trade war with China will lead to another round of payments to ag producers caught in the middle. President Trump tweeted that it would be in the range of fifteen to twenty billion dollars. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says it won’t cover all the losses… Rounds says the… Read more »
Flooding continues throughout the region
YANKTON, SD (WNAX) – Rivers and streams across a wide area have been at flood or running high for some time and that will continue. Wendy Pearson is with the National Weather Service Central Region Headquarters in Kansas City. Pearson says many states still have flood conditions. Pearson says flood risks will continue into summer.… Read more »
Controlled substances will be among legislators topics
YANKTON, SD (WNAX) – Offenses connected to controlled substances will be among the summer study topics for South Dakota legislators. Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton is Vice Chair of the committee and says they need some facts and figures when they start. Kennedy says they have seen prison inmate numbers rise rapidly. Kennedy says prison… Read more »
South Dakota 2019 Leopold Winner Practices No Till
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced that Johnson Farms of Frankfort in Spink County has been selected for the 2019 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award. The award recognizes private landowners who inspire others with their dedication to the land, water, and wildlife resources in their care. Brian Johnson says they practice… Read more »