WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – While the U.S. House works through the impeachment inquiry, Senators have been briefed on rules for holding the trial. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says they would have a single focus during the Presidential trial. Rounds says Senators would have to sit and listen during the proceedings. Rounds says most Senators… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Man dies from injuries sustained in September crash near Arlington
ARLINGTON, S.D. (Press Release) – A 37-year-old man has died of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Sept. 28, 2019 southwest of Arlington. A pickup westbound on 217th Street was struck by a pickup that had been northbound on 451st Avenue. The two vehicles collided in the uncontrolled intersection. Wesley Decker of… Read more »
One killed in crash west of Keystone
KEYSTONE, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died early Saturday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Keystone. Name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family members. A 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup was westbound on Old Hill City Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle near Lafferty Gulch… Read more »
Former Democratic candidate for governor shares views on party
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The top two officials in the South Dakota Democratic Party resigned last week following a federal report detailing continued financial issues. Chair Paula Hawks and Executive Director Stacey Burnette had both been in those jobs for only a few months. Former legislator and Democratic candidate for Governor Bernie Hunhoff of Yankton… Read more »
Avera hosting Healthy Ever After screening on Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Avera is hosting a free screening event called Healthy Ever After. The event, which runs from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, takes place at the Avera Human Performance Center, 815 First Ave. S.E., and has a dual purpose, according to Amy Blackstone, Avera Foundation Director. She said there will… Read more »
Ag Land Task Force looks at land values
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Ag Land Assessment Advisory Task Force of the South Dakota Legislature held their first meeting of the year Thursday in Pierre. The group has oversight of the changes in property tax assessments since the law was changed about 10 years ago. During the meeting, former legislator James Peterson of Milbank… Read more »
Property taxes due Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Thursday, Oct. 31 marks the end of another month and another deadline. This time, however, it is not a deadline for license plate renewals. Sheila Enderson, Brown County Treasurer, talked about October’s payments. Enderson said people can contact the Treasurer’s Office if they have any questions.
One bridge still closed along James River in Yankton County
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While the James River has fallen below flood stage, one bridge in Yankton County is still closed. County Commission Chairman Dan Klimisch. Klimisch says it will take some time to get the bridge fixed and re-opened. Klimisch says the Stone Church Bridge in the northwest part of the county is open… Read more »
Sump pump rules changing Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Effective Oct. 28, Aberdeen residents are authorized to begin discharging water from their sump pumps into the sanitary sewer system for the winter season. Residents will be notified in the spring when discharge should be re-directed to the curb and gutter outside the property. All sump pumps, drain tile and… Read more »
Brookings prepared for College Game Day
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Saturday’s broadcast of ESPN’s Game Day from South Dakota State University will mean millions of eyes on the campus and the city of Brookings. What exactly will that mean for the university? SDSU Director of Marketing and Communications Mike Lockrem shared his thoughts. He says everything is pretty much in place… Read more »