YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The need for food continues to rise. Stacey Andernacht with Feeding South Dakota says they felt the demand last year. Andernacht says they are still feeling the impacts of the pandemic. Andernacht says they are seeing more people month to month. Andernacht says the elimination of free lunches in schools is also driving… Read more »
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Tax cut bills working their ways through the committees
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Various tax cut bills are starting to work their way through the South Dakota legislative process. A bill to cut the sales tax on food by two percent was killed in the House Appropriations Committee this week. Sponsor, Representative Oren Lesmeister of Parade said it was an option bill. HB1075 is the bill… Read more »
Legislators looking to use ARPA funds toward water projects
RAPID CITY, S.D.(WNAX)- Legislators are making plans to use unallocated federal pandemic funds. Senator Helene Duhamel of Rapid City says there are some long term needs to be met. Duhamel says the water demand is rising across the state. Duhamel says water projects have been badly underfunded. The Joint Committee on Appropriations will have to… Read more »
Boil Water Advisory has been rescinded
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The precautionary “Boil Water Advisory” issued to the City of Aberdeen water system on February 18th, is hereby rescinded. Bacteriological test results indicate that E. coli and other coliform bacteria are not present in the system. The City regrets any inconvenience this event has caused and appreciate the patience of those affected.… Read more »
Boil Water Advisory for City of Aberdeen, S.D. Water System
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen announces a precautionary boil water advisory to customers served water by the Aberdeen Public Works Department. Because of a water main break on a large diameter water pipeline, a boil water advisory has been issued. The location of the break has been identified and work is underway to… Read more »
Water Main Break on the east end of Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to a Water Main Break on the east side of town there is low water pressure. The Public Works Department is looking for the source of the issue and will keep everyone updated as soon as we have more information.
House Majority Leader looks back on the week
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are taking a four day weekend and will pick up the session again on Tuesday. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre says it was a notable week. Mortenson says sales taxes continue to grow. Mortenson says they went above and beyond the revenues the Governor set in her budget.… Read more »
Holiday Garbage Change
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the President’s Day holiday on Monday February 20, 2023, 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. Both Monday’s and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday. Recycling remaining… Read more »
Intersection of South Washington Street & 8th Avenue SE closed for utility work
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Friday, February 17, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: Intersection of South Washington Street and 8th Ave SE The road is expected to remain closed all day; motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.
South Dakota Senate Commerce Committee defer HB1133 to the 41st day
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate Commerce Committee heard testimony on HB1133. HB1133 deals with the definition of a commodity. After hearing testimonies both for & against the bill, legislators on the committee offered their comments on the bill. Senator Majority Leader Casey Crabtree of Madison motioned to send it to the 41st day. Crabtree… Read more »