WAGNER, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Transportation Commission heard from supporters of the four lane Highway 46 through Wagner. Gerrit Juffer of Wagner addressed the commission during the public comment part of their meeting. Juffer says public opinion supports the current four lane highway. Commission Chairman Bruce Cull of Yankton said they couldn’t take any action… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
SDDOT update Transportation Committee on bridge repairs
The South Dakota Department of Transportation is facing some unexpected bridge repairs. Department Secretary Joel Jundt told the Transportation Commission yesterday (Wednesday) that two I-90 bridges were hit and damaged. D.O.T. Operations Manager Craig Smith says it will take time to fix the bridges. Smith says the western bridge will be fixed next spring also.… Read more »
PUC Chairman saids state better prepared for bitter cold temperatures
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The last time a major arctic outbreak plunged into the deep south in February of 2021, much of the natural gas distribution system froze up, causing some supply issues. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says many of those systems have made changes. Nelson says natural gas suppliers in South Dakota… Read more »
Cancellations due to the cold weather
ABERDEEN,S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the inclement weather today, Thursday, December 22nd, the YAPAtorium will not be opening and the following programs are cancelled: All ARCC Dance Classes and Music Lessons. There will be no Rec Skate at the Odde Ice Center today.
Ways to prevent frostbite
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Below zero temperatures and 20-30mph winds have combined to create treacherous conditions for those who have to go outside Thursday– with more of the same in store through Saturday. Dr. Michael Richardson with Avera Medical Group in Pierre says if you have to go out, be sure to cover up. Richardson says some… Read more »
Holiday Garbage Change
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Christmas Day Holiday observance on Monday, December 26th, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8:00 AM, Tuesday, December 27th. Both Monday’s and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday. … Read more »
Two people injured following shooting in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Two people were wounded in an officer involved shooting in Sioux Falls on Tuesday. Police Chief Jon Thum says an officer approached a car at a convenience store gas pump to ask about a substituted license plate. Thum says as the car was backing up, the officer fired. The two people in… Read more »
Drag show at SDSU leads to changes with the Board of Regents
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A drag show at South Dakota State University that was advertised as “family friendly” has led to policy changes by the Board of Regents. The Regents held a special meeting Wednesday and talked about the issue in closed session for about an hour. When they came out of executive session, Regent Jeff Partridge… Read more »
Governor Noem says Government Accountability Board made the right decision
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Gov. Kristi Noem issued the following statement on the Government Accountability Board’s (GAB) decision to dismiss the frivolous complaint regarding her use of the state airplane to conduct state business. “From the beginning, this was a political attack by a disgraced, impeached, and removed former Attorney General who killed… Read more »
Sturgis City Council reviewing the role of the City Manager
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The city of Sturgis on Monday night heard the first report from a sub-committee set up earlier this year to review the office of the city manager. The sub-committee is made up of one councilor from each ward and was brought following some citizen concerns on the amount of power the city… Read more »