ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – After an already wet year, the trend looks to continue in the months ahead. The Fall Climate Outlook has come out and the forecast calls for cooler and wetter conditions than normal in the near future, according to Laura Edwards, State Climatologist. That wet trend will continue into the fall as… Read more »
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Start of middle school in Brookings to be delayed by construction
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The start date for classes at Mickelson Middle School in Brookings will be delayed to Sept. 4 with registration on Sept. 3. The plan is for Middle School teachers to get into their classrooms on August 30th. Classes will start at the other schools on the 23rd as planned. Construction work… Read more »
Department of Public Safety receives grant for emergency centers
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety has received a federal grant of more than $1.5 million that will be used for equipment at the statewide 9-1-1 emergency centers, also known as public safety answering points (PSAPs). The money, which comes from the federal 9-1-1 Grant Program, is part of the ongoing… Read more »
Krull appointed judge for Fourth Judicial Circuit
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today appointed Kevin J. Krull to serve as judge for the Fourth Judicial Circuit. “Kevin has a strong history of serving his community and seeking out truth,” said Noem. “His background and experience have prepared him well for this position, and I’m confident he will be an… Read more »
Rounds says farmers understand President is working on tariffs issue
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KXLG) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is confident there’s still support for President Trump in farm country despite the downturn in prices the result of continuing tariffs with China. He says farmers understand the President is trying to fix something that has been a long-term problem. Rounds says China ignores the fact… Read more »
Regents to ask legislature to fund Dakota Promise
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Board of Regents has decided to ask the legislature for two million dollars to fund an updated version of the Dakota’s Promise, needs-based scholarship. Regents President Kevin Schieffer says the state lags in offering those types of scholarships. Schieffer says it is a priority for him. Schieffer says… Read more »
Aquatic Center hosting dog swim for season finale Sunday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Aquatic Center is closing for the season on Sunday, Aug. 18, and dogs are sure to love it. The center will be open to the public until 5 p.m., before concluding the year with the annual dog swim from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The season has gone by fast,… Read more »
Yankton employers continue to struggle to fill job openings
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Employers across the region continue to struggle to fill job openings. During the quarterly meeting of Yankton Area Progressive Growth, C.E.O. Nancy Wenande said there were 845 open jobs in Yankton County, with 117 of them in manufacturing. Those numbers have been fairly steady over the past few years. Wenande says… Read more »
Pierre High School getting security upgrade
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – When Pierre T.F. Riggs High School students begin classes next week, they’ll notice building security is in the process of being upgraded. Supt. Dr. Kelly Glodt says the changes will give Riggs the same security features as the district’s middle and elementary schools already have.
Boardings steadily going up at Pierre Regional Airport
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Since SkyWest, flying as United Express, took over commercial air service at the Pierre Regional Airport in April, boardings have steadily been going up. Pierre city commissioner Jamie Huizenga (hi-zinga) says reliable service has been restored and people are are using it. Currently, Pierre and Watertown share a daily flight… Read more »