BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- The fundraising goal for the latest drive by the South Dakota State University Foundation is in sight. President Steven Erpanbach says they are on track for the “Bold & Blue” campaign. Erpanbach says they are seeing wide support. Erpanbach says this drive will fund several projects. Erpanbach had said the wanted to set… Read more »
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Winter weather impacting west river
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – With drifts approaching 6-8 feet in places, Winter Storm Diaz refuses to give Western South Dakota a break Thursday. The storm’s blizzard warning continues until Friday morning for most of the area. I-90 from the Wyoming line all the way out to Chamberlain is closed and truck stops on either end of… Read more »
Winter storm continues assault on Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A winter storm that has seemingly taken up residence in the area is bringing heavier snow and higher winds today. The storm began late Monday with freezing rain before switching to light snow Tuesday and Wednesday. Today, heavier snow and wind are combining to make driving conditions difficult. National Weather Service meteorologist Kari… Read more »
With I-29 & I-90 closed, people advised not to use alternative routes
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Accumulating snow and strong winds are causing visibility issues across central and western South Dakota Thursday as a major winter storm continues its slow progress from west to east across the region. The storm started moving in on Monday and Pierre Region Engineer Jason Humphrey says with stretches of both Interstate 90 and… Read more »
No Travel Advisory now for Brown County until tomorrow
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- As part of keeping our citizens safe the Brown County Emergency Management Office and the Brown County Sheriff’s Office are advising no travel except in an absolute emergency within Brown County (City of Aberdeen is not included in this advisory). Road conditions are worsening and creating dangerous travel conditions around the county. This… Read more »
Blizzard Warning now in effect through noon Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(KCCR)- The National Weather Service has just issued a Blizzard Warning for Brown County through noon Friday. Meteorologist Kari Fleegle at the Weather Service’s Aberdeen Bureau: The storm has already dropped some impressive snow fall totals with more to be added. As of Thursday 6.9 inches of snow have fallen at the Aberdeen Airport… Read more »
Hughes County truck driver stuck in Vivian because of the winter storm
VIVIAN, S.D.(KCCR)- A Hughes County resident was one of many who thought they could make it. He’s been stuck at the Coffee Cup Truck Stop near Vivian for two days. The man, who agree to talk but asked not to be identified says he was part of a convoy that attempted to leave Fort Pierre… Read more »
DPS Secretary encouraging no travel until winter storm clear the area
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The winter storm that started moving into South Dakota on Monday (Dec. 12, 2022) is still causing hazardous conditions– especially in the central and western parts of the state. Department of Public Safety Secretary Craig Price says while inconvenient, the no travel advisories and interstate closures are meant to keep people safe. Price… Read more »
South Dakota legislator offers support for Governor’ propsed bill to restrict foreign investment on farmland
WINNER, S.D.(WNAX)- Governor Kristi Noem has announced proposed legislation to restrict foreigners from buying farmland in the state. The plan would create a new board, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States – South Dakota, which will investigate proposed purchases of ag land by foreign interests. One of the prime sponsors will be… Read more »
Representative-elect Julie Auch preparing for next year
LESTERVILLE, S.D.(WNAX)- Most incoming South Dakota legislators experienced the Governors budget speech then several days of orientation last week and got their committee assignments. District 18 Representative-elect Julie Auch of Lesterville says she got one of the committees she requested. Auch says they got some homework assignments during orientation. Auch, a republican, says she hasn’t… Read more »