YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says district taxpayers will be asked again to consider a property tax opt out. Kindle says discussions on a proposal will begin this fall. Kindle says they haven’t set how much is needed, yet. The district budget has been carrying a structural deficit since the state… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Cattle producers excited about regaining Japanese market
WASHINGTON, S.D. (WNAX) – U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announced last Friday that the United States and Japan agreed on new terms and conditions that give U.S. beef full access to the Japanese market. South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Jodie Anderson says cattle producers are excited about regaining that market which was shut off… Read more »
In-state tuition rates part of new program to attract more out of state students
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Encouraging more out of state residents to attend universities in South Dakota is part of a new program authorized by the Board of Regents. USD President Sheila Gestring says those students can pay in-state tuition rates. A massive building boom is underway in Vermillion to help attract those students. Gestring says… Read more »
Committees will have major issues to study this summer
CANTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators will have to man 11 special summer study committees, along with the eight regular committees. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton is a member of the Executive Board and says they have some major issues to study this year. Bolin says there are some special circumstances this year. Fifty… Read more »
Iowa Governor signs industrial hemp bill
DES MOINES, Iowa (WNAX) – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds this week signed into law the bill that allows licensed growers to cultivate industrial hemp on up to 40 acres. Iowa Hemp Association Founder Dr. Christopher Disbro is excited about the opportunity for the state’s farmers who he hopes can begin growing the crop during the… Read more »
Wet weather conditions ahead
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The dry and warmth the area experienced earlier this week will not carry into the weekend. The forecast calls for much wetter and cooler conditions as rain will move into the area starting this evening. Some parts of the state might even see some severe storms, according to Ryan Lueck (leak),… Read more »
South Dakota police officer accused of shooting stray cats
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota police officer accused of shooting stray cats is facing criminal charges. A criminal complaint filed in Union County charges North Sioux City Officer Derek McIntosh with a misdemeanor. Police began investigating McIntosh on May 9 after other officers reported that he had picked up stray cats… Read more »
Water hydrant testing taking place Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Monday, May 20, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From Railroad Ave. South to Sixth Ave. between S. Fifth St. to Lancelot Drive The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some… Read more »
Village River Group responds after City of Sioux Falls terminates $45 million project
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Aberdeen-based Village River Group says it is “very disappointed” that the City of Sioux Falls is terminating the hotel and multi-use project. VRG says they “spent a significant amount of time and resources updating” the private development portion of the project. Part of the project is a publicly funded… Read more »
Power poles collapse in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Black Hills Energy is investigating what caused two power poles to collapse in Rapid City, knocking out power and causing a small oil spill. Officials say no one was hurt when the poles crashed near the Time Inn Motel and Time Out Lounge Wednesday afternoon. Police say it’s not known… Read more »