SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Drenching rains and violent storms hit across eastern South Dakota this week. Three tornados hit Sioux Falls and fields in both Lincoln and Minnehaha Counties received 3 to 9 inches of rain. Minnehaha County Farm Service Agency Executive Director Leah Turgeson says this week’s moisture left standing water and created… Read more »
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Portion of I-90 westbound is open
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation is advising motorists that Interstate 90 westbound is open from the Bridgewater Exit 357 west and remains closed from Humboldt Exit 379 to Bridgewater Exit 357 with through traffic detoured at Sioux Falls Exit 396 to northbound I-29. I-90 Westbound is open from the… Read more »
Noem expects state will make request for federal disaster declaration
MADISON, S.D. (WNAX) – Homes and businesses in and around Madison were the latest to feel the impact of heavy rains and widespread flooding. Up to 11 inches of rain fell across the area over two days. Governor Kristi Noem was there to look over the damage and offer state help. Noem says they help… Read more »
Ribbon-cutting held for new Jewett Science Center
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Damp conditions Thursday afternoon did nothing to dampen the celebration during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Harvey C. Jewett IV Regional Science Education Center on the campus of Northern State. Hundreds of individuals turned out to christen the new building which is located on the northeast edge of the campus, leading… Read more »
South Dakota universities struggling to attract students
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – While the official numbers will be released later this month, most universities in South Dakota are anticipating lower enrollments this year. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says it has been a struggle attracting students over the last few years. Dunn says they are very concerned about a drop in… Read more »
Pierre Fire Department rescues one following roof collapse
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Pierre Fire Department Rescue Unit responded to a partial roof collapse Thursday morning. Pierre Fire Chief Ian Paul says units were dispatched just before 7 a.m. Paul says the wet weather that has plagued other parts of the state recently played a part in the collapse. Paul says a structure… Read more »
Walking tour set for Sept. 19
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A walking tour of the Highlands Historic District will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. The tour will begin at the corner of 12th Ave. N.E. and Main Street. The event is sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. Gene Morsching, Recreation Superintendent, provides the details.… Read more »
State closes book on E-Coli investigation
PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — The South Dakota Department of Health has closed the books on its investigation into an E-Coli outbreak in Sisseton. Dr. Joshua Clayton is the state epidemiologist. The Health Department looked for a source of the E-Coli, but didn’t have any luck finding it. Clayton says some of the victims were sick… Read more »
Interstate 90 closed between Highway 281 and Interstate 29
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation is advising motorists that Interstate 90 is now closed between Highway 281 (Exit 310) and Interstate 29 (Exit 396) at Sioux Falls. Westbound traffic detour from Sioux Falls is I-29 north to Brookings, Highway 14 west to Highway 281, then south back to Interstate… Read more »
Hanson County experiencing major flooding
ALEXANDRIA, S.D. (KELO.com) — Hanson County, located between Mitchell and Salem, is experiencing flooding. Hanson County Emergency Manager Kevin Kayser says “It’s flooding, flooding, flooding. We’re seeing flooding where it’s never flooded before.” He says the county has received between 10 and 14 inches of rain. “There’s no straight shot of any road in the… Read more »