YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission was asked to pass a resolution opposing implementation of the “30 by 30” conservation plan proposed by the Biden Administration. District 18 Representative Julie Auch of Lesterville told the commission that she was speaking for a group of citizens supporting the resolution. The plan would conserve thirty percent of… Read more »
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South Dakota AARP express concerns about possible social security cuts
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A report from the Social Security Board of Trustees last week projected that their funds would become depleted in 2034, one year earlier than projected last year. South Dakota AARP state director Erik Gaikowski says its another good reminder. Gaikowski says Social Security has a big impact on a lot of people in… Read more »
Avon School District setting next year’s budget
AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- School districts across the state are working on their budget plans for next year. Avon Superintendent Tom Culver says they will start with the seven percent increase in state aid passed by the legislature. Culver says they also try to track potential students in their district. Culver says the budget increase will help… Read more »
USD feeling pressure to attract & train people for expanding workforce
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota’s universities are feeling the pressure to attract and train more people to expand the workforce. USD President Sheila Gestring says they are now able to extend areas eligible for instate tuition. Gestring says having many open jobs helps move students toward professional educational opportunities. The Board of Regents will also be… Read more »
South Dakota Dept of Health warning of a new drug
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)-More warnings about a dangerous new drug combination. This time from the South Dakota Health Department. Drug Cartels are mixing fentanyl with xylazine, making it even more deadly. Xylazine is a powerful animal tranquilizer. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead says drug antidote Narcan doesn’t work with this new drug. He pulls no punches… Read more »
No Travel Advisory for Brown County Highways allow to expire
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- No Travel advisory expired at 8am. Conditions have improved to allow this. However there is still a lot of snow to plow. We continue to as motorists to use caution and keep travel minimal.
Brown County Courthouse & Office to remain closed
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Brown County Courthouse & Offices will remain closed Wednesday due to the blizzard like conditions.
No Travel Advisory posted for Brown County
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Brown County Sheriff, Aberdeen Police Department and other public safety officials, are issuing a NO TRAVEL advisory for all of Brown County (including the City of Aberdeen). This will be in effect from 5:00 pm Tuesday thru 8:00 am Wednesday. Roadway conditions continue to deteriorate, creating dangerous and possible life threatening… Read more »
Community Affairs Luncheon rescheduled for Tuesday, April 11th due to the weather
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The April Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, originally scheduled for Thursday, April 6 from 12-1 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center has been pushed back to Tuesday, April 11 due to the blizzard. Guest speakers will be David Owen, President of the South Dakota… Read more »
Brown County Commission meeting postponed until Thursday due to the weather
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission meeting scheduled for today has been postponed until 8:45am Thursday due to the weather.