PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration to help South Dakotans and local governmental entities recover from property damage sustained during the statewide winter weather and flooding this spring. The request is for FEMA assistance to help with repairs for damage done to both public property as well… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
FEMA officials finish field work in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency have made inspections in almost 60 counties and several Indian Reservations following damaging floods and storms in March. FEMA spokesman Brian Hvinden says they got the field work done last week. Hvinden says the next step is up the state and Governor Kristi Noem.… Read more »
DCI to review officer-involved shooting outside Minnehaha County jail
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says the state Division of Criminal Investigation will review an officer-involved shooting outside the Minnehaha County Jail. The review comes at the request of the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say a 44-year-old man was shot and wounded Tuesday afternoon after he charged at… Read more »
Ride Line youth program starting this summer
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Ride Line in Aberdeen is offering a new transportation program this summer to assist youth in getting to their activities. Tom Wanttie, Ride Line Manager, explains the program. He said those wanting rides need to contact Ride Line at least 24 hours in advance. Wanttie said the new program is a… Read more »
Black Hills dealing with snow
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA News) – This snow event dumped about 12 inches from Deadwood to Hill City, Rockerville and Custer, according to meteorologist John Chamberlain a the National Weather Service Office Rapid City. Chamberlain said this snow will change over to rain before it ends. The cooler temps may not be ideal tourist weather… Read more »
Rounds introduces gun bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has introduced a bill that he says would close a loop hole in the “Gun-Free Schools Zones Act.” Rounds says the change is needed due to the addition of constitutional, or open carry laws in South Dakota. Rounds says it would revert federal law. The open… Read more »
New bill requires universities to provide spaces and protections for free speech
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Under a bill passed by this year’s legislature, South Dakota universities will have to provide spaces and protections for free speech. The bill (HB1087) says the Board of Regents must encourage “the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.” University of South Dakota… Read more »
Otter Tail Power Company rate hike less than what it requested
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved an electric rate hike for Otter Tail Power Company but was less than the company requested. Commissioner Kristie Fiegen says they weren’t convinced with what the company wanted. Fiegen says they don’t just average between the company request and the staff suggestions. Fiegen says… Read more »
Major expansion coming soon at Sanford Underground Research Facility
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Science continues at the Sanford Underground Research Facility, with a major expansion coming soon. Lab Communications Director Connie Walter says the next steps involve at least two research projects. Walter says there is international interest and cooperation. Walter says it will be a big construction job. Walter says they are now… Read more »
Abbott House awarded grants for therapeutic foster homes
MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – The Abbott House has been awarded a $350,000 grant to build two therapeutic foster homes and independent living apartments. The homes will be built in Rapid City. Each home will have six bedrooms with one home designated to serve boys ages 10 to 17 and another designated for girls ages 10… Read more »