YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Snow, wind, rain and ice caused extensive damage to the rural electric system of Sioux Valley Energy. Spokesperson Carrie Vugteveen says they have some preliminary estimates. Vugteveen says almost half of their customers were in the dark at some point. Vugteveen says permanent repairs will take some time. Vugteveen says crews… Read more »
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Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce warns of email scam
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce has released the following information: “We have received a number of emails and/or calls alerting us of a suspicious email that is coming from the UPS Store #7030 regarding an incorrect address on a package coming from the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce. This… Read more »
Legislators question creation of community college in Sioux Falls
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The creation of a community college in Sioux Falls was questioned by legislators on the Government Operations and Audit Committee this week. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring told the committee of the changes being made at the former University Center. Carmen Simone is the Executive Director of the new… Read more »
Flags to be half-staff in honor of volunteer firefighter
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. until sunset on Saturday, April 27, 2019, to honor the life of Dwain Hudson, a volunteer firefighter who lost his life while responding to a wildfire. Hudson was a volunteer firefighter with the… Read more »
Annual Day of Champions Saturday – Updated
UPDATE: Due to the weather, outdoor projects included with the event will no longer be taking place. This has changed site locations, and potentially some projects. All activities will be indoors. Some athletes from projects that were cancelled have also been redistributed to other projects. The larger number of athletes on indoor projects may result… Read more »
Water continues to rise at Lake Poinsett
LAKE POINSETT, S.D. (KXLG) – As of Friday morning water elevations continue to slowly rise at Lake Poinsett says Hamlin County Emergency Management Director Dave Schaefer. He says that nearly a half foot of water has over topped both U.S. Highway 81 and South Dakota Highway 28 adjacent to the lake. He cautions motorists to… Read more »
Measles cases approaching levels not seen in quarter of century
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The number of measles cases in the U.S. this year is approaching levels not seen in 25 years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says this year’s total is well over 600 cases. The vast majority have been in New York, in populations who typically don’t vaccinate. South Dakota… Read more »
Thune talks about disaster aid being held up in Congress
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator John Thune made stops at businesses in North Sioux City and talked about disaster aid being held up in Congress. He says there is some irony there with a number of Senators running for President being in Iowa. Thune says the disaster bill should be at… Read more »
Three people stabbed at Sioux Falls home
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Three people have been stabbed at a home in Sioux Falls. Officers were called to the house about 2 a.m. Thursday where they found three people with stab wounds. They were rushed to hospitals and are expected to be OK. Police say two people who knew each other got into… Read more »
First installment of real estate taxes due Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Tuesday marks the final day of the month and another deadline. This time, however, it’s not a license plate renewal. Sheila Enderson, Brown County Treasurer, said April is the deadline for the first installment of real estate taxes. She said there is also another way to pay.