VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The University of South Dakota Law School is rebounding from some lean years. The bar passage rate of its graduates fell for several years in a row, then accreditation was threatened along with its finances. A committee studying the school contemplated a move to Sioux Falls. Incoming Dean, Neil Fulton says… Read more »
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Representative says funding for nursing homes a good first step
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The main run of the 2019 South Dakota legislative session ended in the early morning hours last Wednesday by passing the budget and leaving to avoid the incoming blizzard. Democratic Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says he didn’t expect that kind of ending. The budget provides more money for nursing homes… Read more »
New text alert service available to Brown County residents
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There is a new service now available to the residents of the county. Brown County Emergency Management has partnered with South Dakota Helpline Center (211) to provide “Public Impact Text Alerts.” Individuals can sign up to receive text messages that for things that are impacting the county. Patti Woods, Assistant Brown… Read more »
Corps of Engineers making adjustments as run off much higher than normal
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The level of Lewis & Clark Lake behind Gavins Point Dam is not dropping as fast as the Corps of Engineers had planned so they are adjusting. Kevin Grody is with the Missouri River Water Management Office in Omaha. The pool had risen to a record of over 1,212 feet. The… Read more »
More water expected to be flowing downstream soon
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – As flooded rivers start to drop, it looks like more water will soon be flowing downstream. Kevin Low (rhymes with wow) with the National Weather Service Missouri River Basin Forecast Center says many rivers feeding into the Missouri River will be rising again. Low says several of those rivers will show… Read more »
Better Business Bureau warns about scams during flood relief
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The record flooding in Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota has decimated many homes, businesses and vehicles. Unfortunately, “travelers” (out of town contractors) are likely to be showing up in the hardest hit areas warns the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Nebraska, South Dakota, The Kansas Plains and Southwest Iowa.… Read more »
More roadway widening scheduled for Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 the City Street Department will continue the process of widening Roadways. The process will require temporarily prohibiting parking in the following areas: South Grant St from 15th Avenue SE to 17th Avenue SE 5th Avenue SE from South State St… Read more »
Annual Bach’s Lunch event Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Northern State University Chamber Singers will celebrate the 334th birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach with the eighth annual “Bach’s Lunch” on Wednesday, March 20. The concert will begin at noon at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1620 Milwaukee Ave. S.E. Bach’s Lunch will feature the NSU Chamber Singers, under the direction of… Read more »
One killed in crash east of Blunt
BLUNT, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died in a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon east of Blunt. The names of the two people involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2016 Jeep Compass was eastbound on U.S. Highway 14 when it drifted into the path of a westbound 2012 Kenworth W900… Read more »
Gov. Noem signs enhanced concealed carry bill
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem yesterday signed SB115, a bill to allow individuals with an enhanced concealed carry permits to bring firearms into the South Dakota State Capitol building. “The state Capitol is already a safe place thanks to the dedicated men and women of our Highway Patrol,” said Noem. “With this law… Read more »