WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Congress last week agreed to extend the funding for the federal government into December, that now leaves extending the debt ceiling this month. South Dakota Senator John Thune says it’s a problem for the democrats, so they should fix it. Thune says this debt extension is for the spending democrats plan in the… Read more »

The Fall/Winter 2021 season of open gym has begun and will run through Tuesday, December 2 at the following locations: Youth Gyms:  CC Lee                            Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays Simmons Elementary        Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays Mike Miller Elementary      Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays Washington Street Gym    Saturdays Civic Arena                      Saturdays and Sundays These above gyms are open for youths in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Men’s Basketball League is in need of officials.  Games are played Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  Pay is based on levels of certification beginning at $18/game.  League play begins October 25. A Basics of Officiating Clinic will be held Monday, October 18 for all new officials.  Interested people should contact the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and the Optimist Club have begun preparations for the 2021 Haunted Forest.  This popular event requires over 100 volunteers.  Recreation Superintendent, Gene Morsching, would like to invite people over the age of 15 to become a part of this Halloween tradition.  Some of the areas… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is holding a Fall Photography Contest to highlight city parks.   People are encouraged to go take pictures at any Aberdeen Park or along the City Trail System now through October 30th.  People are not limited in the number of photos they can enter. Please send… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Yankton has received applications to operate medical cannabis dispensaries. City Manager Amy Leon says they will release more information in cooperation with the state. Leon says there is a mix of applicants. Leon says there may be more talks with the state about the applications. Leon says its her understanding… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Rapid City Pierre and Eastern Railroad was back in front of the South Dakota State Railroad Board this week to update the status of a proposed project to rebuilding the rail line that runs from Fort Pierre to Rapid City.  Senior vice president Jerry Vest says RCP&E has applied for a highly… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- It’s that time of the year when lakefront property owners have to start preparing for winter by removing docks and lifts. Now with zebra mussels showing up across the state in lakes and rivers, South Dakota Game Fish and parks want to remind everyone what to do if they have zebra mussels on… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The public is advised that the Lee Park Golf Course and the Pro Shop will be closed on Monday, October 4th.  Golf Course personnel will be completing aerification of the greens. The course will reopen on Tuesday, October 5th at 8:00 am.  For further information contact the Lee Park Golf Shop at… Read more »