ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Many roads throughout South Dakota are still impassable. State Highway Trooper Berndt gives us more detail on the situation. Highway 12 west of Bowdle is completely blocked as of now. The Department of Transportation is working as quickly and efficiently as they can. For updated road reports, check www.safetravelusa.com/sd/.
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Still 154 members in Spink and Brown counties without power
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern Electric Cooperative crews along with line crews from FEM Electric Association headed out Friday morning with the goal of restoring power to all affected members by tonight (Friday 3/15). Seven linemen from FEM Electric Association from Ipswich are assisting with the restoration efforts in both Brown and Spink counties.… Read more »
Rounds believes there is an emergency on the border
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A dozen republican Senators joined democrats in blocking the national emergency resolution that the President declared to build the Mexican border wall. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds supported the President but says the law the President used needs to be changed. Rounds says voted yes despite his concerns about the law.… Read more »
Noem ordered the opening of EOC
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Governor Kristi Noem ordered the opening of the state Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Pierre to help coordinate the state’s response to ongoing blizzard and flood conditions. Department of Public Safety Spokesman Tony Mangan says it is a resource for local governments. Mangan says flooding will be the long term focus.… Read more »
Optimist Club Family Free Throw Contest
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department and the Aberdeen Optimist Club are sponsoring a Family Free Throw Contest. The contest will be held at the Aberdeen Civic Arena on Tuesday, March 19. Registration will be from 6:30-7:00 PM with the contest beginning at 7:00 PM. The contest will be divided… Read more »
Flood damage in Yankton
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Flood waters are receding around Yankton and services are returning. City Manager Amy Leon says they were worried about the waste water treatment plant. Leon says there were some problems in managing emergency services. Yankton Mayor Nathan Johnson says it will take time to recover. Leon says the Auld-Brokaw trail along… Read more »
City of Aberdeen Snow Removal Announcement
ABERDEEN, S.D. – A Snow removal removal alert has been issued for the city of Aberdeen. • Plowing on POSTED EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTES will begin at 6 AM, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019. • Plowing on NORTH-SOUTH STREETS in Zone 2 and plowing of all streets and avenues in Zone 3 will begin at 7… Read more »
State B Boys Basketball schedule change
ABERDEEN, S.D. (SDHSAA) – The March 14, 2019 session one start time of State B Boys Basketball in Aberdeen has been moved from 12:00 PM Central Time to 2:00 PM Central Time. Subsequent sessions will remain as scheduled. Game times for Session One will change from 12:00 PM and 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM and… Read more »
Governor Orders Closure of ALL State Government Offices In South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered the closure of state government offices in all South Dakota counties Thursday (today) due to the snowstorm and flooding that continue to impact the state. Only essential personnel within state offices in all counties should report to their work stations. This storm now features blizzard conditions in much… Read more »
Several roads closed in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Effective immediately, several roads will be closed due to high winds and drifting of snow. Roads will be closed with barricades and motorists are advised not to bypass barricades due to likelihood of the road being impassable. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the roads are reopened.