ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Thursday, October 13, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: South 12th Street from 4th to 6th Ave SW The road is expected to remain closed until 10/14/2022; motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.
News Category: Local News
Yankton School Board approve land for child education center
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board approved spending six hundred thousand dollars to buy twelve acres of land for the new, early childhood education center. Board President Frani Kieffer says it’s a bold move. Kieffer says early education is critical to a child’s development. Kieffer says its been a long process to get to this… Read more »
State Representative Ryan Cwach talks about what’s voters are telling him heading to the election
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- With election day closing in, candidates are making the dash to the deadline. District 18 Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says he is doing a lot of listening. Cwach says he wants to know what is bothering voters. Cwach says he supports Governor Kristi Noems push to eliminate the sales tax on groceries.… Read more »
Denver Air helped hunters make it to South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Travelers across the country are experiencing flight delays and canceled flights because of pilot shortages, weather disruptions or a plethora of others reasons. Late or missed flights can be troublesome on any trip, but they’re especially challenging when you have a limited number of options available to get to your final destination– such… Read more »
Gubernatorial candidate Jamie Smith & some republican legislators call for special session to repeal grocery tax
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Some republican legislators along with democratic Governor candidate Jamie Smith are calling for a special session to debate Governor Kristi Noem’s plan to cut the sales tax on groceries. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Co-chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, says she would rather wait until the session in January. Hunhoff says… Read more »
Proponents of IM27 announce statewide tour that starts Saturday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, proponents of IM27 to legalize recreational marijuana announced a statewide tour to help promote the measure as well as to get people registered to vote for the upcoming election. Matthew Schweich, campaign director for South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws, talks about an internal poll they did leading to this.… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 13 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 13 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,046. The state had 624 new cases and 742 recoveries, increasing active infections to 435. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
LTD Broadband no longer in the running for telecommunications in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission decided to close the docket on LTD Broadband, a Minnesota company that had been seeking designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier so they could get federal funding for broadband expansions. Commissioner Kristie Fiegen said its not the final door for LTD. Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says they… Read more »
Aberdeen public school district enrollment down by about 100 students
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Aberdeen Public School District enrollment is down by about 100 students. That’s as of the official enrollment count at the end of September, according to a report by Superintendent Becky Guffin, who provided an update Tuesday to the Aberdeen School Board. According to her report, fall enrollment taken at the end… Read more »
Senator Jim Bolin express issues on the campaign trail
CANTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Legislative candidates are making the final push to election day by reaching out to voters in their district. District 16 Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says he is getting feedback. Bolin says he has a record to run on. Bolin says financial issues could be a problem for the next session. Bolin, a… Read more »