ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for street repairs: South Illinois Street from 5th Avenue SE to 6th Avenue SE Work is expected to last through end of day Friday, Oct. 18. Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »
News Category: Local News
Blunt woman identified in fatal crash west of Hayes
HAYES, S.D (Press Release) – A Blunt, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died Saturday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Hayes. A 2004 Buick LaSabre was eastbound on U.S. Highway 14 when the driver lost control. The vehicle went into the north ditch and rolled. Peggy Henson, 50, was the… Read more »
Vetter new Planning and Zoning Administrator in Yankton
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton County Commission has been dealing with short staffing in the Planning and Zoning office for most of the year. That has caused a slow down in issuing building permits and in code enforcement. Commission Chairman Dan Klimisch says they are taking steps to get up to speed. It was… Read more »
Wet conditions lead to grown out grasslands and pastures
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – After a very wet spring and summer, grasslands and pastures have grown out rapidly. Yankton Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickles says they are watching as all that grass dies out and dries out. Nickles says there haven’t been any grass fires…..yet. Nickles says grass fires in cold weather can be challenging.… Read more »
Thune not interested in running for president
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KCCR) – By this time next year America will be in the midst of the 2020 Presidential campaign. As of late September, 19 Democrats are running to challenge Republicans. Republicans have President Donald Trump and three others who have officially declared a run for president. In previous campaign years, another name connected to… Read more »
Annual Pheasants Forever Fall Shootout Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Annual Pheasants Forever Fall Shootout is set for Friday, Oct. 18 at the AmericInn Lodge and Suites Hotel. Doors open at 5 p.m. Funds raised support youth events, education and pheasant habitat. The evening coincides with the Regular Pheasant Hunting Opener on Saturday. Chris Goldade, President of the Northern… Read more »
USDA taking comments on Animal Feed and Remedy Program proposal
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture is taking public comment though Saturday on their proposal to increase the tonnage fee in the Animal Feed and Remedy Program. South Dakota Association of Cooperatives Executive Director Brenda Forman says that program is an important one that needs to be adequately funded. She says… Read more »
Yankton School Board looking at possible opt out
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The first public discussion of a possible property tax opt out by the Yankton School Board will be held tomorrow this evening. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they have held off as long as they could. Kindle says they are following up on the district survey from last year. Kindle says they… Read more »
Black Hills State holds first BHSU Day in Sturgis
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – Black Hills State University held its first ever BHSU Day in Sturgis Tuesday. BHSU Interim President Laurie Nichols, along with representatives from BHSU, made a visit to Sturgis Brown High School to discuss educational opportunities. Nichols says the visit was beneficial for students and the school. Nichols explains the concept of… Read more »
State receives grants to help schools prevent and address violence
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today announced that South Dakota received three grants totaling almost $2 million to help South Dakota school districts prevent and address threats of violence. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) received the grants from the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s STOP School Violence Program. The program… Read more »