SPENCER, S.D.(KMIT)- Tuesday marked the 25th anniversary of a significant weather event in South Dakota – the Spencer tornado. Six people were killed, more than 100 people were injured, and most of the town was leveled as a result of the F4 tornado. Todd Heitkamp (height-camp) of the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says… Read more »
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School districts looking for more Special Education teachers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Special Education teachers are in short supply. Now, a move by the Sioux Falls School District to recruit more Special Ed teachers may have made it even more difficult to keep the positions filled. The District is offering a $10-thousand signing bonus to new teachers. Last year, they offered a $5-thousand bonus.… Read more »
Attorney General Jackley comments on U.S. Supreme Court decision on WOTUS
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Attorney General Marty Jackley is celebrating what he calls a big win for property owners. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of states and property owners on controlling small bodies of water. The ruling leaves decisions on those waterways in the hands of local authorities instead of the Federal Government. Jackley says he’s… Read more »
Chair of House Education Committee feels whistleblower hotline not necessary
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has challenged the Board of Regents to increase university graduation rates to sixty five percent, add required courses in US history, and do away with diversity efforts. She also set up a “whistle blower” hot line phone number for people to report any issues at universities. Representative Mike… Read more »
City-Wide spraying for mosquitoes scheduled for Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled spraying for Mosquitoes on Tuesday May 30th between the hours of 8:30 pm and 12:30 AM. The Adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray effectiveness during the spraying… Read more »
Congressman Johnson appears on CNN “State of the Union” to talk about the debt default agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- President Biden and House republicans reached agreement on a bill that will avoid a national debt default. Both sides now have to convince their members to support the deal. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson, one of the negotiators of the deal, said they know some republicans won’t support it. Johnson, who is Chair… Read more »
Spring flooding causing damage to Sisseton & Milbank Railroad
MILBANK, S.D.(WNAX)- Spring flooding caused a lot of damage to a railroad in northeast South Dakota. Mark Wegner, President of Twin Cities & Western Railroad, who operate the Sisseton & Milbank Railroad, told the state Rail Board last week they had major flood damage. Wegner says it will take some time to make repairs. Wegner… Read more »
Huron man charged with Sexual Assault
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- State and local officials teamed up in a Sioux Falls Sexual Assault case, and a man is behind bars as a result. With help from Madison Police and the State Division of Criminal Investigation, 25-year old Ernesto McFarlane of Huron was arrested on second degree rape and aggravated assault charges. Police Lieutenant… Read more »
Senator Thune acknowledge Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune says we need to keep the focus of Memorial Day on those who served.
South Dakota Highway Patrol looking to roads safe
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- For those of you traveling for the Holiday, the South Dakota Highway Patrol is working to keep you safe on the return trip home. They’ll be out in force to help you keep the speed down. Patrol Sergeant Chris Lindner also has a friendly reminder. Sergeant Lindner also wants motorists to remember… Read more »