WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump was in another tweet storm started over the weekend when he attacked Representative Elijah Cummings over living conditions in his district in Baltimore. South Dakota Senator John Thune made another plea for the heated rhetoric to be toned down. Thune says that type of talk is divisive. Thune says… Read more »
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South Dakota has seventh lowest credit card debt
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WalletHub) – With Americans starting 2019 off with over $1 trillion in credit-card debt and projected to have a net increase of $70 billion this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on States with the Highest & Lowest Credit Card Debts as well as accompanying videos. The site’s researchers drew… Read more »
Rapid City Police make arrests in two separate shooting incidents
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA News) – The Rapid City Police Department had a busy weekend which included a pair of weapons calls. The first call shortly after 9 o’clock Saturday (07/27/19) morning at 13-04 Atlas Street. Police found shell casings in two different spots within the parking lot. Witnesses told police that a white SUV… Read more »
Corn Palace Director announces resignation
MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – Corn Palace Director Scott Schmidt has announced his resignation. Schmidt, who has been director of the Corn Palace since 2016, explains why he is leaving. Schmidt’s final day will be August 25th, following this year’s Corn Palace Festival.
Chamber develops recruitment toolkit
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce has developed a recruitment toolkit to assist employers in helping to recruit employees. Lisa Anderson, Director of Public Relations for the Chamber, talked about the origins of the new project. The website to find the kit is www.aberdeensd.com/therightmove She said that the toolkit includes a… Read more »
Johnson says Russians still continuing to attack U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The focus of the investigation by Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller was Russian interference in the 2016 election. Much of that was lost in the political battle. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says everyone needs to pay attention to that. Johnson says it is a matter of national security. A bill dealing… Read more »
Controls for zebra mussels showing mixed results
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – As zebra mussels continue to spread through the Missouri River system, various controls are showing mixed results. Gavins Point Dam has experienced a heavy infestation, both inside and outside of the power house. Operations Manager Tom Curran says they have been working to find some way to slow the spread. Curran… Read more »
Sioux Valley Energy still working on repairs from winter storms
COLMAN, S.D. (WNAX) – Sioux Valley Energy, based in Colman, was hit hard by the March blizzard, ice storms and flooding Spokesperson Carrie Vugteveen says recovery has been expensive. Vugteveen says their crews are still working on permanent repairs and they have been upgrading as well. Vugteveen says they aren’t planning on putting many more… Read more »
Wednesday is deadline for license plate renewal
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Wednesday brings the end of another month and another license plate renewal. Sheila Enderson, Brown County Treasurer, talked about this month’s letters. She said there is also another option for renewal.
Chip sealing to take place on Eighth Ave N.E.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, the City Street department will be chip sealing on 8th Ave NE from Kettering Drive to Brown County 19. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes due to possible delays that may happen during the construction work. Access to businesses will be… Read more »