MOUND CITY, S.D. (Press Release) – A Bloomington, Calif. man has been identified as the person who died last Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash that occurred south of Mound City. A 2004 Peterbilt semi-truck/trailer with a 30-foot-wide load was northbound on U.S. Highway 83. A southbound 2014 International semi-truck/trailer struck the left front corner… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Portion of Interstate 229 buckles due to heat
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A portion of Interstate 229 in Sioux Falls has buckled due to extreme heat in the area. The road buckled under the Western Avenue bridge, backing up traffic as crews worked to fix the problem and direct motorists. Drivers are being asked to slow down and use caution. The temperature… Read more »
One killed in crash west of Yankton
YANKTON, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died late Saturday night in a one-vehicle crash west of Yankton. The name of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved. A 2012 Ford F150 SuperCrew pickup truck was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 314 when it… Read more »
Rounds says politicians need to turn down rhetoric
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – In the wake of a political rally in North Carolina, where President Trump again attacked four democratic Congresswomen of color, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says politicians have to find a way to turn down the overheated rhetoric. Rounds says those elected to high office have to set the tone. Rounds… Read more »
Johnson says USMCA trade deal vote depends on Pelosi
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The U.S. House of Representatives has one more week in session before taking the August break. That means the USMCA trade deal will not be debated and up for a possible vote before fall. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says that all depends on Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Johnson says most Members… Read more »
FEMA members continue to meet with officials throughout the state
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Officials from the South Dakota Office of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are meeting with officials around the state to talk about public assistance for damages from the March storms and flooding. Tyler Steen with the state office says they are hearing from county and city officials. Steen… Read more »
Fort Pierre lands grant for community gardens
FORT PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Fort Pierre has received an $8,000 grant from AARP to maintain the town’s community gardens. Mayor Gloria Hanson says their project was ranked #1 in the nation. She says the project got started last year. Hanson says each of the garden beds is 18 inch high, 4 feet wide… Read more »
Missouri River will continue to run high into fall
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Missouri River continues to run high and will well into the fall. John Remus, Chief of the Missouri River Basin Water Management Office for the Corps of Engineers, says they continue to monitor flows into the reservoir system. Remus says they expect run off to stay on the high side.… Read more »
GOAC secretary reviewing report about Aurora Plains Academy
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators questioned the head of the Department of Social Services about a report uncovered by South Dakota Newswatch of continued abuse at the Aurora Plains Academy in Plankinton. Secretary Laurie Gill told the Government Operations and Audit Committee she is just starting a review of that treatment center. Gill… Read more »
Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ Saturday at Centennial Village
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Fourth Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ is set for Saturday, July 27 at Centennial Village at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The event, which is a fundraiser for the South Dakota Snow Queen Scholarship Fund, starts at 11 a.m. Activities include a youth talent contest (signup forms are online at SDSnowQueen.com)… Read more »