PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Making timely repairs to bridges helps keep them in service longer. The South Dakota Transportation Commission got an update on the conditions of state bridges at their meeting Thursday. Director of Planning and Engineering, Mike Behm said there are about fifty seven hundred bridges in the state. Behm says they are seeing the… Read more »
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Business in Fort Pierre produce saddles
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- For nearly five decades some of the best rodeo saddle bronc riders in the USA– and beyond– have made their mark while riding in a saddle that’s hand made in Fort Pierre. Dave Dahl says he made his first saddle for his brother Gene. Dahl says there’s a lot of precision work… Read more »
South Dakota voters to decide on recreational marijuana in November
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota voters will again have the chance to decide on the legalization of recreational marijuana. The Secretary of State’s office this week certified the petition signatures needed to get the initiative on the November ballot. Matthew Schweich with “South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws” says it took a lot of work. Schweich… Read more »
Governor orders flags at Half-Staff in honor of Memorial Day
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide on Monday, May 30, 2022, in honor of Memorial Day. “This Memorial Day, we are reminded of our bravest South Dakotans — 3,073 service members killed in action since World War I,” said Governor Noem. “I hope you will… Read more »
Tourism up in Rapid City in 2022
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Tourism season seems to be off to a hot start in South Dakota, seen in the record setting numbers at The Monument’s recent Morgan Wallen concert. The controversial country star packed the house, but according to Craig Baltzer, executive director of the Monument, it wasn’t just Rapid City showing up. Baltzer pointed… Read more »
SD Volunteer firefighters helping with forest fires in Colorado
DURANGO, C.O.(DRGNews)- Three volunteer firefighters from Fort Pierre and one from Britton are in Colorado helping to fight a wildfire. Fort Pierre Assistant Chief Tye Odden says they are in the southwestern part of Colorado, not far from the New Mexico state border. As of Friday morning, he says the Perins Peak fire was measured… Read more »
Road closed for street repair on Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 9:00am on Tuesday, May 31, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for street repair: Dakota Street South from 8th Avenue NE to Railroad Avenue SE The road is expected to remain closed until further notice, motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »
Weather could be a factor this holiday weekend
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- A holiday weekend combined with warmer temperatures translates to a severe weather risk. Samantha Garrett at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls. Garrett says there could be several days of a severe outbreak. Garrett says more storms are possible to start next week. There could also be scattered thunderstorms through much… Read more »
Holiday Garbage Change
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Memorial Day Holiday observance Monday, May 30, 2022, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 7:00 A.M., Tuesday. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up Tuesday. Recycling remaining… Read more »
Booster shots for COVID allowed for those 5 years of age and over
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- New guidelines for Covid-19 vaccinations have been issued as infections tick up just a bit. Liz Healy, infection control specialist with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says booster shot approvals have been expanded. Healy says Covid infection numbers have gone up again. Healy says people still need to consider the risks of… Read more »