News Category: Local News

Farmers Union President pleased with increase in SNAP benefits

CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that emergency benefit increases have reached $2 Billion per month for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. That’s a 40 percent increase in overall monthly SNAP benefits increasing the food purchasing power for American families during the COVID 19 pandemic. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug… Read more »

Farmers Union President pleased with increase in SNAP benefits

CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that emergency benefit increases have reached $2 Billion per month for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. That’s a 40 percent increase in overall monthly SNAP benefits increasing the food purchasing power for American families during the COVID 19 pandemic. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug… Read more »

Unemployment claims down this past week

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Over 5,100 people filed an initial claim for unemployment benefits in South Dakota last week. That was down about 1,200 over the week before. Department of Labor & Regulation Secretary Marcia Hultman says they expect to see those numbers go up and down for the next few weeks. Hultman says the… Read more »

Unemployment claims down this past week

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Over 5,100 people filed an initial claim for unemployment benefits in South Dakota last week. That was down about 1,200 over the week before. Department of Labor & Regulation Secretary Marcia Hultman says they expect to see those numbers go up and down for the next few weeks. Hultman says the… Read more »

Small Act-Big Impact gift card campaign raises $274,000

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – From April 4 through April 17 the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Small Act – Big Impact gift card campaign to encourage gift card purchases from local Chamber member businesses. During this time, cards could be purchased online through the Chamber website. Another piece of the campaign was… Read more »

Small Act-Big Impact gift card campaign raises $274,000

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – From April 4 through April 17 the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Small Act – Big Impact gift card campaign to encourage gift card purchases from local Chamber member businesses. During this time, cards could be purchased online through the Chamber website. Another piece of the campaign was… Read more »

Flood threat dissipates for South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KWAT) — It looks like eastern South Dakota has dodged a bullet in terms of spring flooding this year. It was a major concern a few months ago, but National Weather Service hydrologist Mike Gillispie says things have really taken a turn.   He says weather conditions for the last month and… Read more »

Flood threat dissipates for South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KWAT) — It looks like eastern South Dakota has dodged a bullet in terms of spring flooding this year. It was a major concern a few months ago, but National Weather Service hydrologist Mike Gillispie says things have really taken a turn.   He says weather conditions for the last month and… Read more »

Interim Investigation Committee to wrap up inquiry into incident

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The Senate Interim Investigation Committee of the South Dakota legislature meets today to wrap up the inquiry into the behavior of two Senators. Senators Kris Langer of Dell Rapids and Brock Greenfield were accused of being drunk during the final hours of the last day of this year’s session on March… Read more »

Interim Investigation Committee to wrap up inquiry into incident

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The Senate Interim Investigation Committee of the South Dakota legislature meets today to wrap up the inquiry into the behavior of two Senators. Senators Kris Langer of Dell Rapids and Brock Greenfield were accused of being drunk during the final hours of the last day of this year’s session on March… Read more »

Aberdeen churches teaming up to help those in need

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A group of Aberdeen churches has come together to help meet a need in the community. The goal is provide essential items during the coronavirus pandemic. Mike Waldrop, of Aberdeen First United Methodist, talked about the program. Micah Westby, of New Life Fellowship, said that the assistance has been well received.… Read more »

Aberdeen churches teaming up to help those in need

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A group of Aberdeen churches has come together to help meet a need in the community. The goal is provide essential items during the coronavirus pandemic. Mike Waldrop, of Aberdeen First United Methodist, talked about the program. Micah Westby, of New Life Fellowship, said that the assistance has been well received.… Read more »

Miles driven down sharply in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – More of the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are becoming clear. South Dakota Transportation Department Secretary Darin Bergquist says miles driven in the state have fallen sharply in the past six weeks. Bergquist says they expect to see a sharp drop in the gas taxes they collect. Bergquist says a… Read more »

Miles driven down sharply in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – More of the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are becoming clear. South Dakota Transportation Department Secretary Darin Bergquist says miles driven in the state have fallen sharply in the past six weeks. Bergquist says they expect to see a sharp drop in the gas taxes they collect. Bergquist says a… Read more »

Noem critical of Congress for refusing to allow states to use money for revenue losses

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – Governor Kristi Noem is highly critical of Congress for, so far, refusing to allow states to use COVID-19 relief money to cover revenue losses.   She says that’s not the conservative approach. Noem warns of widespread cuts if South Dakota doesn’t get federal help to make up for dramatic drops in… Read more »

Noem critical of Congress for refusing to allow states to use money for revenue losses

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – Governor Kristi Noem is highly critical of Congress for, so far, refusing to allow states to use COVID-19 relief money to cover revenue losses.   She says that’s not the conservative approach. Noem warns of widespread cuts if South Dakota doesn’t get federal help to make up for dramatic drops in… Read more »

Races to be held, but now without spectators

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Two South Dakota speedways say they are moving ahead with plans for races on Saturday and Sunday, but they will now hold the events without spectators. Park Jefferson International and The New Raceway Park released statements Thursday saying they changed their plans to hold races with limited attendance after discussions… Read more »

Races to be held, but now without spectators

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Two South Dakota speedways say they are moving ahead with plans for races on Saturday and Sunday, but they will now hold the events without spectators. Park Jefferson International and The New Raceway Park released statements Thursday saying they changed their plans to hold races with limited attendance after discussions… Read more »

PC alum working on front lines in battle against COVID-19

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Recently, medical facilities have witnessed a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in southeast South Dakota, and Certified Nurse Practitioner Eric Noyes believes nurses in our area are ready to meet the challenge. Noyes (Nursing, PC Class of 1994 & 1996), works at Avera Medical Group-Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD,… Read more »

PC alum working on front lines in battle against COVID-19

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Recently, medical facilities have witnessed a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in southeast South Dakota, and Certified Nurse Practitioner Eric Noyes believes nurses in our area are ready to meet the challenge. Noyes (Nursing, PC Class of 1994 & 1996), works at Avera Medical Group-Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD,… Read more »