PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – When changing clocks this weekend, the Department of Public Safety urges South Dakotans to also change the batteries in their smoke alarms. Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. local time Sunday morning. That means pushing clocks ahead one hour. State Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says this is also a good… Read more »
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Rounds says he wasn’t trying to defend President’s actions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds caught some national attention this week when he seemed to defend the Presidents pay offs to porn star Stormy Daniels. Rounds says he didn’t intend to defend the President’s actions. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/08072747/Mike-Rounds-308a.mp3 Rounds told CNN he thought the President was making the payments because of his love… Read more »
Tough winter impacting wildlife
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The cold, snowy weather is having an impact on wildlife across South Dakota. Tom Kirschenmann, deputy director of the Wildlife Division of the Game, Fish & Parks Department, says they are seeing deer bunching up across the state. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/07140852/Tom-Kirschenmann-307a.mp3 Kirschenmann says the heavy snow is limiting wildlife habitat. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/07140904/Tom-Kirschenmann-307b.mp3 Kirschenmann says… Read more »
Downs delivers State of NSU speech at chamber luncheon
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Northern State is in the middle of a transformation with new buildings and athletics fields being built left and right. However, NSU President Tim Downs there is a lot more to the school than just degrees and facilities. Downs highlighted the school’s involvement in the community during his State of NSU… Read more »
Mount Marty to ask City of Yankton for revenue bonds for fieldhouse
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Mount Marty College will ask the City of Yankton to sponsor economic revenue bonds to finance construction of their new fieldhouse. City Manager Amy Leon says the city is just a pass through for the bonds. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/07143626/Amy-Leon-306a.mp3 Mount Marty President Marc Long says they plan to finance the entire $15 million… Read more »
Presentation earns Certified Nurse Educator
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Presentation College is pleased to announce that the PC Nursing Department has earned the designation of Certified Nurse Educator®(CNE®) after meeting strict eligibility criteria and successfully completing a rigorous certification examination developed and administered by the National League for Nursing (NLN). The NLN’s Certification Program has conferred new visibility and… Read more »
FEM warns residents of covering up utilities with snow
IPSWICH, S.D. (Press Release) – FEM Electric Association in Ipswich, South Dakota, would like local residents to be aware of the dangers of covering up the various utilities with snow this winter. With the continued onslaught of snow events, we would like to remind everyone when moving, pushing or blowing snow, please be aware of… Read more »
Pipeline bills pass in both chambers
PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – Governor Kristi Noem’s pipeline bills pass in both chambers of the South Dakota Legislature just three days after first being introduced.
Open House to discuss Wylie Park Master Plan set for Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Recreation and Forestry Department is seeking input on updates for Wylie Park. There will be an open house from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, to discus the Wylie Park Master Plan. The event will take place in the Second Floor Library Auditorium at the ARCC, 225 Third… Read more »
Senators revive industrial hemp bill
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota senators have approved a bill to legalize industrial hemp a day after it faltered on the chamber’s floor.The Senate voted 21-14 Wednesday to endorse the proposal, which Gov. Kristi Noem has opposed. Changes made there must be debated in the House before it could head to Noem’s desk. The… Read more »