ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation has begun asphalt concrete work on Highway 281 from north of Aberdeen to Mellette. The project includes cold milling of asphalt concrete, concrete pavement repair and asphalt paving operations. Traffic will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction and controlled with… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Storm spotter classes taking place across the region
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Despite the cool rainy weather, we could see a change to warmer, stormy weather in the next few weeks. Peter Rogers, warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has been holding storm spotter classes across the region. Rogers, who made his presentation in Yankton Wednesday night,… Read more »
Borglum accuses Johnson of intimidation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — A Republican state lawmaker has accused Dusty Johnson of trying to intimidate her out of a rumored primary challenge against Senator Mike Rounds. State Representative Scyller Borglum in Rapid City says she was stunned by Johnson’s threats during a recent meeting in Rapid City. Borglum claims Congressman Johnson pressured her by… Read more »
South Dakota Democratic Party leader leaving for national position
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Executive Director of the South Dakota Democratic Party is leaving for a position with the national party. Sam Parkinson says he will be the Western Regional Representative of the Association of State Democratic Committees. Parkinson says he will be ranging over a wide area of the western part of the… Read more »
Blood drives taking place throughout May
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A series of blood drives, including several in the Aberdeen area, are scheduled this month by Vitalant (formerly United Blood Services). Those drives will get started today with one from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Primrose Retirement Community, 815 N. Second St. Others are scheduled for Doland on Friday, Miller… Read more »
Nursing home at Human Services Center to be part of mental health study
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A major legislative study of mental health services and access in South Dakota has been split into several sub-committees. One dealing with the nursing home at the Human Services Center will be chaired by Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton. She says the nursing home is a labor intensive part of the… Read more »
South Dakota ranks third lowest for dollar-for-dollar tax burden
OCEANSIDE, Calif. (Press Release) — South Dakota ranks #3 for lowest dollar-for-dollar tax burden ($2,112) and #5 for effective tax rate (5.18%) in HireAHelper’s ‘True Tax Burden’ study. To calculate the rankings, HireAHelper surveyed mean wage data, state income taxes, sales taxes (state/local), and property taxes to estimate the ‘true’ tax burden for a typical… Read more »
National poll shows impact of rural economy on farmers’ mental health
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – A strong majority of farmers and farmworkers say financial issues, farm or business problems and fear of losing the farm impact farmers’ mental health, according to a new national Morning Consult research poll. Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation in recognition of May as Mental Health Month, the poll… Read more »
Noem appoints Marlette to Adjutant General for National Guard
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem announced today the appointment of Brigadier General Jeffery P. Marlette to serve as the Adjutant General for the South Dakota National Guard. The appointment is effective June 8, 2019 upon the retirement of Major General Tim Reisch. As the state’s 22nd Adjutant General, Marlette will serve as… Read more »
Bond adjusted for woman accused in 1981 death of newborn
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A judge has given a Sioux Falls woman accused in the 1981 death of her newborn a better chance at leaving jail as she awaits her trial. Second Circuit Court Judge Susan Sabers changed Theresa Bentaas’ $250,000 cash bond to $250,000 cash surety Tuesday. It gives Bentaas the chance to… Read more »