WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Amid pushback from Capitol Hill, President Trump switched gears again, suggesting he never wanted Congress to vote to replace the Affordable Care Act until after the 2020 election. South Dakota Senator John Thune says it’s hard to keep up with the President at times. Thune says it would be difficult to… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Schools complying with mandate to display national motto
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota legislature this year passed a bill mandating the national motto of the United States: “In God We Trust” be displayed in each public school. Damon Alvey, Superintendent of the Vermillion School District, says they will follow the law. Alvey says they will answer questions and any objections as… Read more »
Noem declares Sunday Statewide Day of Prayer
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has declared Sunday, April 7, 2019, a Statewide Day of Prayer for South Dakotans affected by the flooding and disastrous conditions. “In the last few weeks, South Dakota has been deeply impacted by extreme weather and severe flooding,” said Noem. “As a result of these storms, many communities have been left with destroyed roads, bridges, and culverts,… Read more »
Aberdeen Area Senior Center to be closed Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Senior Center will be closed on Friday, April 5, due to the rising flood waters from Moccasin Creek. The City issued a warning on Wednesday night about the creek rising above flood level. Paths along the creek have been closed to due water issues.
Governor appoints DeVaney to South Dakota Supreme Court
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today appointed Patricia Jean DeVaney to serve on the South Dakota Supreme Court. The appointment fills the open vacancy in the 3rd Supreme Court District created by the Late Justice Steven Zinter. “Patricia has 25 years of diverse experience in the courtroom handling all types of cases… Read more »
Soldiers from Aberdeen-based Alpha Battery to be deployed in September
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – About 115 Soldiers from the South Dakota Army National Guard’s Alpha Battery, 1-147th Field Artillery Battalion and 147th Forward Support Company have received a mobilization order for an eight month deployment to Europe beginning in September. The units will deploy within European Command’s area of responsibility in support of allied… Read more »
Sump pumps not to be discharged into sanitary sewer system
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department is advising business and home owners that effective immediately, sump pump water is no longer authorized to be discharged into the sanitary sewer system until further notified. It is recommended that discharges be to the curb and gutter outside your home or business… Read more »
SkyWest begins service in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Commercial air service is back in the Capital City. United Express flight 5138 arrived at Pierre Regional Airport almost 20 minutes ahead of its expected 1:34 p.m. arrival. Pierre Mayor Steve Harding says the return of air service is exciting for the city. SkyWest Managing Director of Marking and Planning Craig… Read more »
Handgun found in backpack of special education student in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) — In a voice message to parents Wednesday Watertown Intermediate School Principal Jennifer Bollinger informed parents that an alert staff member at the school observed an unloaded handgun in a special education student’s backpack. She says the backpack was immediately brought to her office and the police notified.
Serious crime declines in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A new report shows that serious crime in South Dakota declined last year. The report released Tuesday by Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg defines serious crimes as those against person, property or society. There were 51,488 of those offenses reported last year, compared to 53,182 in 2017. That’s a 3.2 percent decrease.… Read more »