YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX): The backers of a petition drive for a constitutional amendment to allow a casino in Yankton are backing away from the plan. Nancy Wenande, C.E.O. of Yankton Area Progressive Growth, says they want to focus on other developments now. Wenande says there needs to be a change in attitude from state government.… Read more »
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FCC authorizes support to expand and maintain rural broadband
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Federal Communications Commission has authorized over $4.9 billion in support over the next 10 years to expand and maintain affordable rural broadband service. South Dakota is set to get the largest amount at over $705 million. Greg Dean, with the South Dakota Telecommunications Association, says it will be a big… Read more »
Committee to look at special education funding
AVON, S.D. (WNAX) – The “Special Education Interim Legislative Committee” will meet again today in Pierre. The committee is looking at the increasing demands and costs of special education for public schools. One presentation will be on full funding of the federal I.D.E.A., or Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Committee member, Avon Superintendent Tom Culver,… Read more »
South Dakota ranks as third hardest working state
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WalletHub) – With Americans working an average of almost 1,800 hours per year and the average worker using only 54% of their available vacation time, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Hardest-Working States in America as well as accompanying videos. In order to determine where Americans work the hardest,… Read more »
4-H volunteers to be honored at State Fair
HURON, S.D. (Press Release) – Individuals who have made significant contributions to South Dakota 4-H will be inducted into the South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame on Sunday, Sept. 1, during the 2019 South Dakota State Fair in Huron. In addition, six individuals will be inducted into the 4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Hall of… Read more »
Johnson to be in Onida and Pierre Tuesday
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will be in Onida and Pierre on Tuesday to tour Ringneck Energy, speak at the SD Department of Veterans Affairs Training Conference, and for an “Inside Scoop with Dusty” town hall. Media and constituents are encouraged to attend. Johnson will be at the Ringneck Energy… Read more »
Hettich to join Northern Electric Cooperative Board of Directors
BATH, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern Electric Cooperative members who live in District 2 will have a new representative on the Northern Electric Cooperative Board of Directors following the 72nd Annual Meeting. A total of three directors will be elected to the board during the 2019 Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 5. However, the District… Read more »
Woman identified in fatal motorcycle crash in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Authorities have identified a woman killed in a motorcycle vs truck crash Saturday afternoon. Rapid City Police say 49-year-old Yvonne Hatcher was driving her motorcycle northbound on 5th Street at about 1:30 p.m. Saturday when she approached a construction zone near Rapid City Regional Hospital. Police say a construction flagger… Read more »
Dell Rapids man to run against Johnson for U.S. House
DELL RAPIDS, S.D. (AP) — A financial crime specialist from Dell Rapids is running as a Democrat for the U.S. House seat currently held by Republican Dusty Johnson. Brian Wirth is treasurer of the Minnehaha County Democratic Party. He lost to state Sen. Kris Langer in District 25 last year, a district he says is… Read more »
Water to be off in part of Aberdeen Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Weather permitting, beginning at approximately 7 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2019, water will be off due to valve replacement in the vicinity of the following area: 5th Avenue SE & South Harvard Street The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area… Read more »