ARLINGTON, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash that occurred west of Arlington. Names of the deceased and the other person involved are not being released at this time pending notification of family members. A 2017 Ford F-350 pickup was westbound on U.S. Highway 14 when the vehicle crossed… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Teen drivers have chance to win $20,000 through Lesson Learned
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Teenage drivers in South Dakota have through Tuesday (April 30) to take an online driving safety quiz to earn the chance to win $20,000. South Dakota Office of Highway Safety director Lee Axdahl says his office has again teamed up with the South Dakota Broadcasters Association for the “Lesson Learned”… Read more »
Registration for summer Parks and Rec programs starts Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The first day to sign up for summer programs through the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is Tuesday, April 30. Gene Morsching Recreation Supertintendent, said there are a several options when it comes to signing up. Morsching said that signing up early helps individuals who have already have summer plans to… Read more »
Sales tax trends below projections
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Sales tax trends in South Dakota have fallen below projections for the first three months of the calendar year. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says she doesn’t like to see that. Hunhoff says they are looking for another strong year for tourism. Hunhoff says they try take a longer view of… Read more »
Recent weather causes major damage to Sioux Valley Energy rural electric system
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Snow, wind, rain and ice caused extensive damage to the rural electric system of Sioux Valley Energy. Spokesperson Carrie Vugteveen says they have some preliminary estimates. Vugteveen says almost half of their customers were in the dark at some point. Vugteveen says permanent repairs will take some time. Vugteveen says crews… Read more »
Are we On? (Dave Vilhauer blog)
It has been several years since I last covered a track and field meet, but this spring’s weather pattern certainly brings back a lot of memories. For sure, there were football games, cross country meets and some auto races that featured unique conditions, but nothing brought variety quite like the spring elements associated with track… Read more »
Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce warns of email scam
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce has released the following information: “We have received a number of emails and/or calls alerting us of a suspicious email that is coming from the UPS Store #7030 regarding an incorrect address on a package coming from the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce. This… Read more »
Legislators question creation of community college in Sioux Falls
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The creation of a community college in Sioux Falls was questioned by legislators on the Government Operations and Audit Committee this week. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring told the committee of the changes being made at the former University Center. Carmen Simone is the Executive Director of the new… Read more »
Flags to be half-staff in honor of volunteer firefighter
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. until sunset on Saturday, April 27, 2019, to honor the life of Dwain Hudson, a volunteer firefighter who lost his life while responding to a wildfire. Hudson was a volunteer firefighter with the… Read more »
Annual Day of Champions Saturday – Updated
UPDATE: Due to the weather, outdoor projects included with the event will no longer be taking place. This has changed site locations, and potentially some projects. All activities will be indoors. Some athletes from projects that were cancelled have also been redistributed to other projects. The larger number of athletes on indoor projects may result… Read more »