ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- It’s going to be a busy couple of days at Malchow Plaza starting Friday. COLLEGEpalooza will kick it off Friday from 5-7pm.  This allows the public an opportunity to welcome in students going to either Northern State University or Presentation College. That will be followed by the final concert in the Summer Concert… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Inflation Reduction Act passed by Congress last week contains billions of dollars for electric vehicle subsidies. While there is concern about the utilities being able to handle the rapid growth of electric vehicles, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says there won’t be a sudden surge in the need for… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- The new Brookings Chief of Police was sworn in Tuesday evening. Michael Drake began his duties Monday. He was hired earlier this month after a national search. Drake comes to Brookings from Gardiner, New York. He had been with the New York State Police for the past 26-years, most recently as a Major. … Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature got an update on state investments at their meeting in Pierre Tuesday. Greg Kulesa, Chairman of the South Dakota Investment Council, gave the overview. Kulesa says the fund held its own in a very negative year. The bulk of the dollars are held to fund… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A review is underway of the support used and needed by community service providers in South Dakota. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says those providers have seen costs rise and financial support drop over the past few years. Hunhoff says the pandemic got in the way of the review. Hunhoff says there is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The major drought underway in most of the western parts of the US show the value of water and resource management. South Dakota Department of Ag and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts says the state is in a good spot. Roberts says the state’s ground water is also adequate. Roberts says he doesn’t… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) issued a statement following the Biden Administration’s announcement to cancel $10,000 of student loan debt for individuals making $125,000 a year or families earning up to $250,000. This action is estimated to cost U.S. taxpayers up to $300 billion. “This decision is a slap in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Friday, August 26, 2022, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for to replace Sanitary Sewer line: South Roosevelt Street from 6th Avenue SE to 200 feet South of Prospect Avenue The road is expected to remain closed until approximately 9/21/2022, motorists… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Thursday, August 25, 2022, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following areas to repair a water main line: INTERSECTION CLOSED – South Kline and Jay Street WATER OFF – South Jay St from 7th… Read more »