OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – Economists are watching carefully for any signs of an impending recession. Ernie Goss, of Creighton University in Omaha, says there are growing signals of a slowing economy. Goss says growth is slowing at the national and regional level. Goss says there are some trade issues that could further tip the scale… Read more »
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Ribbon-cutting held for Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Lab
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Lab at South Dakota State University on Friday. The new facility protects food safety and supports research, diagnostics and studies with respect to animal diseases in the state and region. Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden says as a… Read more »
Democratic Party plans to work through financial issues
HARTFORD, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Democratic Party is struggling to regain its financial footing following an audit by the Federal Election Commission that found misspent money and incomplete records. The party closed offices in Sioux Falls and Rapid City to cut expenses. Party Chair, Paula Hawks of Hartford, says they plan to work… Read more »
FEMA officials continue to work in South Dakota
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Damage assessments from the March storms and flooding are continuing across South Dakota. Brian Hvinden with the Federal Emergency Management Agency says their people are out working with cities and counties. Hvinden says they are looking for lots of damage related documentation. Hvinden says there are a lot of factors that… Read more »
Dakota Music Academy provides instruction for all ages
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – From guitars to piano, from drums to horns, Dakota Music Academy offers lessons for young and old alike. Business owner Andrew Grandpre talked about how the business, which just recently opened at 104 S. Main St., came into being. He said that the academy has multiple staff members who provide instruction… Read more »
Executive Director of Retirement System getting ready to retire
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Rob Wylie, the longtime Executive Director of the South Dakota Retirement System is taking advantage of that system and is himself retiring. He announced his intentions last December and met with the board for the last time last Thursday. Wylie says he set goals for himself and the system when he… Read more »
Sustainability on the Farm and Ranch event Sept. 14 in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D. (Press Release) – A day of farm and ranch tours followed by a panel discussion are all part of a Sustainability on the Farm and Ranch event on Sept. 14, 2019, centered at Watertown, S.D. South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Committee is hosting the event. The day begins… Read more »
One killed in tractor-van crash east of Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, S.D. (Press release) – One person died Friday morning in a tractor-van crash east of Alexandria. Names of those involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A Case Versatile 305tractor, which was pulling a hose trailer used for waste handling work, was westbound on Interstate 90. The vehicle was rear-ended by… Read more »
Sisseton man wanted for charges in pipeline riot
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Authorities in North Dakota relied on DNA collected from a cigarette butt to charge a man with engaging in a riot for his part in a Dakota Access pipeline protest three years ago that caused damage estimated at hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to an affidavit. Morton County prosecutors also… Read more »
Commission again revokes certification of Marshall County sheriff
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota law enforcement oversight board has once again revoked the certification of a longtime sheriff accused of sexual harassment in the workplace. The state Law Enforcement Officers Standards And Training Commission met Thursday to reconsider action against Marshall County Sheriff Dale Elsen after a judge told commissioners to consider… Read more »