ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Brown County will start outdoor warning siren weekly testing starting Wednesday, March 6 at 6 p.m. Outdoor warning siren test will continue now thru October. Residents are reminded that these are outdoor warning sirens and are not meant to be heard indoors. We suggest you get a NOAA all-hazard radio for… Read more »
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Vehicles, tractor lost, no injuries reported at repair shop fire in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.D. (Press Release) – Crews were called to a structure fire in Columbia Monday night. The call came in at 11:12 last night at 111 South Lake Blvd. in Columbia. This was an automotive repair shop that was fully involved when crews arrived. Crews were able to successfully protect a nearby house and garage.… Read more »
Lawmakers revive measure to promote ‘intellectual diversity’
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers have resuscitated a measure seeking to promote “intellectual diversity” on college campuses.The Senate State Affairs Committee voted 7-2 Monday to revive the bill, which the panel had voted down last week. Republican Sen. Al Novstrup, who pushed to reconsider the measure, says the sponsor and the Board of… Read more »
Heidelberger files lawsuit to overturn ban on out-of-state fundraising
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — A political blogger from Aberdeen is suing in federal court to overturn South Dakota’s ban on out-of-state fundraising for citizens’ initiatives. Cory Heidelberger and his ballot-question committee, SD Voice, filed the lawsuit on Friday. The lawsuit calls the ban “a blatantly unconstitutional law that criminalizes lawful political speech and trashes the… Read more »
Thune says Congress still working on spending bills from last year
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Following the government shutdown last month, Congress and the President agreed on a budget deal to keep the government open through the end of September. South Dakota Senator John Thune says despite that deal, they are still working on spending bills from last year. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/05073021/John-Thune-304a.mp3 Thune says a two-year budget would… Read more »
House Education Committee passes needs-based scholarship bill
PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – The House Education Committee passed a bill 9-4 that would establish a needs-based scholarship in the state — the Dakota Promise Scholarship. The bill was amended so it does not yet include any state funding. The idea had been to use up to one-million unobligated dollars at the end of the… Read more »
Lawmakers trying to nail down final budget numbers
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Nailing down the final budget numbers will be the main priority for South Dakota lawmakers over the final days of the session. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, says they are concerned about hanging on to state employees. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/04142626/Jean-Hunhoff-304a.mp3 Hunhoff says they are also looking… Read more »
Cold and snow likely to continue for a while
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – It doesn’t look like the cold and snowy pattern over the northern plains will break anytime soon. Todd Heitkamp at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says they don’t see much change for the next couple of weeks. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/04151424/Todd-Heitkamp-304a.mp3 Heitkamp says the jet stream buckled, allowing the arctic air… Read more »
Better Business Bureau offers tips for vacation planning
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSOO) – If you’re planning a warm weather getaway, Jessie Schmidt from the Better Business Bureau regional office in Sioux Falls says it’s important to book your flight with a reputable agency. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/04134621/jessie-schmidt-bbb-1.mp3 Schmidt says it’s important to keep your place looking lived in while you’re away and not share with a… Read more »
President Downs to speak at Community Affairs luncheon Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The March meeting of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Affairs Committee will feature speaker Dr. Timothy Downs, President of Northern State University. Dr. Downs will address projects and programs at the university. This event will take place on Thursday, March 7 at noon at the Best Western Ramkota.… Read more »