Brown County has received word from the SD DOT that they are pulling the state snow plows off all State highways in Brown County. They have claimed the state roads impassable.
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Indoor 3D Archery Shoot this weekend
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The final indoor archery shoot of the season will take place this weekend. The Whitetail Bowman Archery Club will host an Indoor 3D Archery Shoot on Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $12 per day… Read more »
Mathern sentenced in Redfield hospital incident
REDFIELD, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Matthew J. Mathern, 31, of Redfield, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges related to a lock down at Community Memorial Hospital Avera in Redfield in June of 2018. Mathern pleaded guilty in December of felony burglary and aggravated assault. He was sentenced to 10 years on each charge… Read more »
Two Native American tribes ask for flag not to be displayed at Capitol
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Two Native American tribes in South Dakota are asking that their flags not be displayed at the state Capitol after lawmakers approved bills this session aimed at potential protests against the planned Keystone XL oil pipeline. The Argus Leader reports the quick passage of Gov. Kristi Noem’s protest legislation was the… Read more »
Legislators work overtime to pass budget
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators went into overtime, working to complete the final budget early Wednesday morning in an attempt to avoid the major winter storm. First up was Senate Bill 180, which fills out the 2019 budget. Senator John Wiik (wick) of Big Stone City, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, says it… Read more »
Lawmakers pass general spending bill for 2020
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators voted early this morning on the budget bills to wrap up the session. SB191 is the general spending bill for fiscal year 2020. Senator John Wiik (wick) of Big Stone City, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, says there is more money included for their priority, nursing homes. Wiik… Read more »
Governor orders closure of state offices in 39 counties ahead of storm
PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered the closure of state government offices in 39 central and western counties for today due to expected severe winter weather conditions. All of the counties included are either part of a blizzard warning or a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service or where there… Read more »
Feeding South Dakota seeing greater demand following shutdown
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSOO) – Feeding South Dakota is experiencing a greater demand for food after South Dakotas who qualify for EBT, also knowns as food stamps, saw a delay in funding, following the recent Government Shutdown. Jennifer Stensaas is with Feeding South Dakota. The increased need for food continues, and donations to Feeding South… Read more »
Corps revises estimate for Missouri River runoff
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 »
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 »