CAP Cadet Kyle Clement uses direction-finding equipment in the search for a missing plane near Aberdeen. Photo courtesy CAP. ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) continued searching for an aircraft that went missing last week, presumably between Aberdeen, South Dakota, and Oakes, North Dakota. Nearly 90 personnel and four aircraft from units… Read more »
News Author: Kate Von Brook
Congressman Dusty Johnson to make stops in Aberdeen Thursday
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will be in Aberdeen tomorrow to speak at the South Dakota Ag & Rural Leadership Roundtable, the Aberdeen Chamber, and a Roncalli High School government class. Johnson will also tour the Molded Fiber Glass Company and the Central Villas affordable housing complex. Appearances will be… Read more »
3 Public Works Department updates for this week
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Releases) – Due to the Labor Day holiday observance on Monday, September 2nd, city garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8 a.m. Tuesday, September 3rd. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked… Read more »
Road work today on South Lamont Street
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Weather permitting, beginning at approximately 8:00 AM today, Friday, August 30, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for road work: South Lamont Street from 7th Avenue SE to 10th Avenue SE Work will be completed as quickly as possible. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »
Zebra mussels continue to be a problem in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish & Parks continues its efforts to stop the spread of zebra mussels in the state after their presence was discovered in the lower areas of Lake Sharpe last month (July 15, 2019). Gov. Kristi Noem says the small invasive mussels create huge problems… Read more »
Senator Rounds provides update on his wife Jean’s cancer treatment
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The August Work Period for members of Congress will be wrapping up soon as Senators and members of Congress return to Washington D. C. with input from those they represent. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds will use his final days of the break helping his wife Jean as she fights a… Read more »
Representative Johnson will be in Mobridge and Gettysburg Thursday
Washington, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will be in Mobridge and Gettysburg tomorrow to tour Sitting Bull College, speak with the Gettysburg Rotary Club, and host an “Inside Scoop with Dusty” town hall. Media and constituents are encouraged to attend. Sitting Bull College Tour: Thursday, August 29th, 9:30AM – 10:45AM CT Sitting… Read more »
New democratic candidates in the running for SD State House
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX): It now looks like South Dakota democrats may have a House primary election next year. Brian Wirth of Dell Rapids announced last week he would seek the nomination for the seat now held by republican Dusty Johnson. Wirth ran for the State Senate last year as an independent, but has since changed… Read more »
Water to be off Wednesday on 2nd Avenue NE from Washington to Kline
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release): Beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, water will be off in the vicinity of the following area to replace a water valve: 2nd Avenue NE from N Washington St to N Kline St The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the… Read more »
Constitutional amendment to allow casino in Yankton put on hold
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX): The backers of a petition drive for a constitutional amendment to allow a casino in Yankton are backing away from the plan. Nancy Wenande, C.E.O. of Yankton Area Progressive Growth, says they want to focus on other developments now. Wenande says there needs to be a change in attitude from state government.… Read more »