ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — A federal judge in South Dakota criminally charges three members of the U.S. Marshals Service with contempt of court and obstructing justice, after a dispute with a marshal who refused to disclose her COVID-19 vaccination status and removed prisoners from a courthouse. The Aberdeen American News reports that U.S. District Judge… Read more »
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Lewis & Clark Regional Water System looking to benefit under President Biden’s budget plans
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The budget for fiscal year 2022 released by the Biden Administration includes more funding to continue construction of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System. Executive Director Troy Larson says they are at a much higher starting point than previous years. Larson says the hope is that the tri state Congressional delegation can… Read more »
June 15th is election day in the region
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Around the area, school board elections are planned at Ipswich, Langford and Sisseton on Tuesday, according to public notices in area newspapers. Ipswich has three candidates running for two seats. They are Tadd Thorson, Dustin Geditz and Rhonda Geditz. Voting is at Ipswich Public School. Langford has three candidates running for two three-year terms. They… Read more »
Aquatic Center in Yankton off to better than expected start
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The new Huether Family Aquatic Center in Yankton has seen strong interest since opening on Memorial Day. City Manager Amy Leon says they are on pace to hit their goal of season passes. Leon says the snacks are also going well. She says they can hardly keep dipping dots in stock either. Leon… Read more »
Water Off – 10th Ave SE from S. Aldrich to S. Lawson
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, water will be off intermittently in the follow areas for water main replacement: 10th Avenue SE between S. Aldrich St. & S. Lawson St. Water will be on & off throughout the day as the water main is replaced in this area.… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths through Friday, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,026. The state had 17 new cases and 19 recoveries, increasing active infections to 215. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
Hot dry weather expect to continuie in areas hit hardest by drought conditions
AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- The southwestern parts of the US are stuck under a heat dome, with temperatures soaring over 115 degrees and major drought conditions. Dennis Todey, head of the USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa says there is some concern that could expand northward into the dry areas of the northern plains. Todey says… Read more »
More updates from the housing committee that met last week
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX & KCCR)- The first meeting of the South Dakota legislature’s “Workforce Housing Needs” summer study committee last week set the outlines of their goals. One of those appearing before the committee, Julie Johnson of Aberdeen, representing “Homes for South Dakota” says workforce is a broad term. “Homes for South Dakota” is a statewide… Read more »
The Trail of Governors in Pierre expanded Friday
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Trail of Governors in Pierre expanded by three Friday as the Class of 2021 was revealed in the State Capitol Rotunda. Second governor Charles Sheldon is crafted by James Michael Maher who says Sheldon wore a luxurious mustache. Lee Leuning crafted the likeness of sixth governor Coe Crawford, who was steadfast in… Read more »
Intersection Closed – 15th Avenue NE & North Dakota St
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Monday, June 14, 2021, the following intersection will be closed due for reconstruction. 15th Avenue NE & North Dakota Street Motorists are advised to use alternate routes. Work is expected to last 3-4 weeks and will be completed as quickly as possible.