YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Ag Land Assessment Task Force of the South Dakota legislature wrapped up their interim meetings last week. Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton says they came up with a couple of recommendations. The task force has been watching the transition process of valuing and taxing ag land as it moves from… Read more »
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Mount Marty adding new residence hall
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Mount Marty College has announced that a new residence hall will soon be under construction on their Yankton campus. President Marc Long says their current on campus housing is filling up. Long says it will be built just south east of the currently under construction field house. Long says the housing… Read more »
Officials say fatal house fire in Spearfish set intentionally
SPEARFISH, S.D. (KBHB) – Investigators have determined that a fatal house fire in Spearfish this past September was intentionally set. In a release Monday, the City of Spearfish, Department of Public Safety, concluded the cause of the fire was deliberate with the area of origin being the kitchen and living room. The fire killed the… Read more »
Nelson leaving politics to protect himself and his family
FULTON, S.D. (WNAX) – District 19 State Senator Stace Nelson of Fulton sent emails out Sunday saying he would be resigning from the legislature as of Dec. 10 and retiring from politics. Nelson says he enjoyed serving his district. In his email, he said “it is with regret but relief of having survived South Dakota’s… Read more »
President Trump approves disaster declaration for Sept. storm damage
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today announced that President Donald Trump has approved a presidential disaster declaration for September storm damage done in South Dakota, including the three tornadoes that struck Sioux Falls and the extreme flooding in communities such as Madison and Mitchell. “This is good news for South Dakota communities,… Read more »
Anti-meth campaign launched
PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — Governor Kristi Noem says South Dakota’s meth crisis is, “growing at an alarming rate.” To combat the issue, the governor today announced the launch of South Dakota’s “largest, most aggressive anti-meth campaign.” The “Meth. We’re On It” campaign aims to bring awareness to those affected by addiction, while connecting community members… Read more »
Third Annual King of Wings Dec. 7
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Third Annual King of Wings event is set for Saturday, Dec. 7. The event runs from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area, 1121 First Ave. S.E. The location is something new this year, according to Mike Williams, Club member and Committee Chair of… Read more »
Sioux Falls man indicted on child abuse for spanking with spoon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Sioux Falls man accused of spanking a child with a soup spoon has been indicted on child abuse charges. The Argus Leader reports the 36-year-old man is charged with abuse or cruelty to a minor, a felony. An affidavit in support of a search warrant shows that an 8-year-old… Read more »
Nelson to retire from Senate next month
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — State Sen. Stace Nelson says he plans to step down next month following what he describes as the most frustrating year of his service in the Legislature. The Fulton Republican says he’s retiring Dec. 10 due to his health and his desire to spend more time with his family. Nelson, an… Read more »
South Dakota close to first solar energy development
PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) – South Dakota is on the cusp of seeing its first solar energy development. Public Utilities Commissioner Chris Nelson says a decision could come before the end of the year on whether to issue a permit for a 110 megawatt solar farm in Oglala Lakota County, and there could be more development… Read more »