YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Corps of Engineers has revised their estimate for Missouri River runoff in the past month. Hydrologic engineer Kevin Stom (stah-m) says they expect higher run off this year. Stom says the mountain snow pack will probably hang on longer than normal. Stom says the plains snow pack and water equivalent… Read more »
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Gov. Noem accepting applications for interns
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office summer internship program. Student interns will work with staff on various projects depending on interests and strengths, but typical duties include aiding the governor’s general counsel, director of constituent services, and communications team; conducting policy research; preparing policy briefings;… Read more »
Local National Ag Day festivities postponed to March 27
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the predicted winter storm this week, the Aberdeen Chamber’s Ag Committee will postpone its National Ag Day activities from, Thursday, March 14, to Wednesday, March 27. Committee members will be in Kessler’s from 9 am to 1 pm and Ken’s Super Fair Foods from 2 pm to 7… Read more »
Officials urging citizens to prepare for winter storm
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota state government officials urge citizens to make preparations now, which includes adjusting travel plans, for a late-winter storm
Major storm to bring variety of precipitation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – A major storm will bring everything from blizzard conditions to thunderstorms over the next few days. Kyle Weisser at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says west river will see the heavy snow and winds first. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/12081452/Kyle-Weisser-312a.mp3 Weisser says heavy rain is still the threat in east river South… Read more »
Man still mourns loss of dead infant found 38 years ago
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Sioux Falls man who discovered a dead infant in a ditch 38 years ago said following the arrest of the child’s biological mother that he still mourns the loss of a child he wishes he had found alive. Lee Litz told the Sioux Falls Argus Leader that he cried… Read more »
Yankton adds two more special education teachers
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton School Board approved adding two more special education teachers for the fall term at their meeting Monday night. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says it’s a needed addition. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/12075843/Wayne-Kindle-312a.mp3 Kindle says they are seeing more kids with additional educational and physical needs. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/12075902/Wayne-Kindle-312b.mp3 Kindle says their special education enrollment has been… Read more »
House approves hemp amendments, before bill vetoed
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota House approved amendments Monday to the industrial hemp bill and sent it on to the Governor. HB1191 Sponsor Representative Oren Lesmeister of Parade spoke on the House floor and says there were a number of amendments added in the Senate. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/12075403/Oren-Lesmeister-312a.mp3 Lesmeister says the major change was directing… Read more »
National History Day regional competition Wednesday at NSU
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Northern State will be hosting a National History Day regional competition on Wednesday, March 13. The event, which runs from 8 a.m. to Noon at the NSU Student Center and Williams Library, will feature about 225 middle and high school students from a variety of schools. Ric Dias, Professor of History… Read more »
Legislators putting finishing touches on session
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators have three days this week to wrap up the main run of the 2019 session. The budget will be one of the final bills approved on Wednesday. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says there are still some undecided issues. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/11142147/Jean-Hunhoff-311a.mp3 Hunhoff, Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee,… Read more »