SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – One month after President Donald J. Trump approved a major disaster declaration for South Dakota because of severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, federal agencies have provided more than $6.5 million in grants and loans to assist in recovery as of Dec. 18, 2019. In the first 30 days since… Read more »
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Doland native to command U.S. Naval station in Japan
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Press Release) – Navy Capt. Jenna Hausivk, a native of Doland, South Dakota, will assume command of U.S. Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS) Far East located in Yokosuka, Japan, from Capt. Steve Correia at a change of command ceremony on January 23, 2020. Hausvik, a 1990 graduate of Monterey High School and… Read more »
Johnson votes ‘no’ on impeachment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The U.S. House voted last night to impeach President Trump on two charges, abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson was among all the Republicans voting “no.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said after the vote that she may not send the Articles of Impeachment over to… Read more »
House approves articles of impeachment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) – President Donald Trump is striking a defiant tone in the wake of becoming only the third president in American history to be impeached. Trump was hosting a rally in Michigan on Wednesday night when the House approved two articles of impeachment that accuse him of abuse of power and obstruction of… Read more »
State-Tribal Relations Committee approves pipeline bill
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The State-Tribal Relations Committee of the South Dakota legislature approved a bill that would make pipeline companies more accountable for any problems caused by a leak. Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Chairman Harold Frazier says natives don’t have any protections. Committee Member, Senator Troy Heinert of Mission says current state law is… Read more »
Small Business Administration approves many loans
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The Small Business Administration is still working in South Dakota counties that are included in the latest federal disaster declaration. Spokesperson Cynthia Cowell says they have approved quite a few loans so far. Cowell says they can help people that may have already paid for damage repair. Cowell says it… Read more »
Dean of USD School of Law wraps up first semester
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The first semester of the college year just wrapped up for students at the University of South Dakota School of Law. It was also the first semester for the Dean, Neil Fulton. Fulton began his new job as Dean in June. He says the first term is more for watching and… Read more »
Farmers turn to No-Till during tough year
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A survey by the Natural Resources Conservation Service in South Dakota shows that half of the acres planted by farmers in 2019 were done using No-Till. That’s five percent more than a year ago. NRCS State Conservationist Jeff (zim-pritch) Zimprich says farmers were challenged by their wettest year on record. He… Read more »
Aberdeen Community Concert Association selling discounted memberships
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Concert goers have a chance to save money this holiday season. The Aberdeen Community Concert Association is selling season memberships at a discount through Dec. 31. Gene Morsching ACCA President, provides the details. There are multiple ways to purchase memberships. Morsching said that the discount provides a substantial savings.
Two arrested in connection with intentional damage incidents
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Arrests have been made in connection with last night’s intentional damage incidents and more may be coming. Brendan Dennis Grover, age 22 of Aberdeen, was arrested and charged with felony intentional damage, discharging air rifle within city limits, and 60 counts of misdemeanor intentional damage. Dawson Glen Gahm, age 19 of… Read more »