AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – A powerful storm with near 100 mile per hour winds slammed across the northern plains last week, bringing widespread blizzard conditions, then heavy rain that triggered massive flooding. Dennis Todey with the Midwest Climate Hub (in Ames Iowa) says it was almost perfect conditions. Todey says there were several inches of… Read more »
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Gov. Noem signs emergency declaration following blizzard, flood
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Governor Kristi Noem has spent the last few days touring the state, looking over damages from blizzards and flooding. At her stop in Yankton on Friday, County Commission Chairman Dan Klimisch says they are still adding up the damage that can be seen. Klimisch says a lot of work went into… Read more »
Johnson to be in Redfield today
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will attend and host events in Redfield on Monday, March 18. Johnson will be at the Redfield Energy Tour, 38650 171st St. at 9:30 a.m. He will also have Office Hours with Dusty from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Leo’s Good Food, 602 N.… Read more »
Cellisimo to perform Thursday at Civic Theatre
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The cello duo, Cellisimo, will be performing at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Aberdeen Civic Theatre as part of the Aberdeen Community Concert Association (ACCA) concert series. This is the fourth of five concerts in the series. While most of the concerts take place at the Johnson Fine Arts… Read more »
Snow effecting producer’s calving season
STURGIS, S.D. (Press Release) – As cities and towns work on clearing roads in the aftermath of this week’s blizzard, producers are out checking on livestock. It is calving season for many, and newborn calves need protection from the stress spring weather can bring. Some area producers are sharing videos and photos of heavy drifting… Read more »
Many roads are still impassable
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Many roads throughout South Dakota are still impassable. State Highway Trooper Berndt gives us more detail on the situation. Highway 12 west of Bowdle is completely blocked as of now. The Department of Transportation is working as quickly and efficiently as they can. For updated road reports, check www.safetravelusa.com/sd/.
Still 154 members in Spink and Brown counties without power
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern Electric Cooperative crews along with line crews from FEM Electric Association headed out Friday morning with the goal of restoring power to all affected members by tonight (Friday 3/15). Seven linemen from FEM Electric Association from Ipswich are assisting with the restoration efforts in both Brown and Spink counties.… Read more »
Rounds believes there is an emergency on the border
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A dozen republican Senators joined democrats in blocking the national emergency resolution that the President declared to build the Mexican border wall. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds supported the President but says the law the President used needs to be changed. Rounds says voted yes despite his concerns about the law.… Read more »
Noem ordered the opening of EOC
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Governor Kristi Noem ordered the opening of the state Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Pierre to help coordinate the state’s response to ongoing blizzard and flood conditions. Department of Public Safety Spokesman Tony Mangan says it is a resource for local governments. Mangan says flooding will be the long term focus.… Read more »
Optimist Club Family Free Throw Contest
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department and the Aberdeen Optimist Club are sponsoring a Family Free Throw Contest. The contest will be held at the Aberdeen Civic Arena on Tuesday, March 19. Registration will be from 6:30-7:00 PM with the contest beginning at 7:00 PM. The contest will be divided… Read more »