PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, at the campaign finance deadline, Jamie Smith’s gubernatorial campaign violated campaign finance disclosure laws. The “Smith for Governor” campaign failed to follow of SDCL 12-27-24. “Jamie Smith committed 33 pages of campaign finance violations today,” said Ian Fury, Communications Director at Kristi for Governor. “There is not a single… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On October 24, 2022 at approximately 8pm Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire in the 900 block of 8th Ave SE. When fire crews arrived, a detached garage was found to be engulfed in flames. Fire personnel were able to control the fire; however, the adjacent home did… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Study Committee on Juvenile Justice of the South Dakota legislature met last week. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says they talked about services needed to keep kids out of the juvenile justice system. Stevens says rural areas are especially lacking in any type of juvenile services. Stevens says early intervention is the… Read more »

DENVER, C.O.(WNAX)- Region 8 of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, based in Denver, held their annual “Great Shakeout” exercise last week. Sean McGowan, Earthquake Program Manager for Region 8, says while rare in the region, its good to be prepared for possible shakers. McGowan says despite relative stability, there may be unknown underground fault lines… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature endorsed a resolution at their meeting last week to give the committee subpoena power. Committee member, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they need that power to do their work. Hunhoff says they have had a difficult time getting information… Read more »

KIMBALL, S.D.(WNAX)- Overweg Repair of Kimball has been selected as the South Dakota Retailers Association “Retailer of the Year.” Overweg Repair is a family business owned by Dan and Corinne Overweg. Overweg says they have been in business since 1985. Overweg says they want to be a good part of their community. That award and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council address Ordinance 22-10-6(Animal & Fowl in the City Code). Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager discussed some of the amendments that was proposed to the ordinance. Wager talks about the mental state of the pet to be determine incompatible with the city ordinance. Wager address the issue… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will sponsor a special Halloween Free Skate Day on Sunday, October 30th from 6;15pm-9pm.  Dress in Costume and your admission is free! Start your Halloween weekend at The Odde Ice Arena. For more information on recreational skating or skating lessons, call the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A recent You Gov America poll showed about twenty percent of those surveyed approved of the job that Congress was doing and that was up from the sixteen percent approving a year ago. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says it has been a difficult time. Johnson says he will continue to pursue his… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Northern State University Fall Jazz Concert will take place Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will feature the 2 O’Clock Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Grant Manhart, NSU professor of music. Tickets will be available at the door, at a cost of… Read more »