MILBANK, S.D.(WNAX)- Spring flooding caused a lot of damage to a railroad in northeast South Dakota. Mark Wegner, President of Twin Cities & Western Railroad, who operate the Sisseton & Milbank Railroad, told the state Rail Board last week they had major flood damage. Wegner says it will take some time to make repairs. Wegner… Read more »
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Huron man charged with Sexual Assault
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- State and local officials teamed up in a Sioux Falls Sexual Assault case, and a man is behind bars as a result. With help from Madison Police and the State Division of Criminal Investigation, 25-year old Ernesto McFarlane of Huron was arrested on second degree rape and aggravated assault charges. Police Lieutenant… Read more »
Senator Thune acknowledge Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune says we need to keep the focus of Memorial Day on those who served.
South Dakota Highway Patrol looking to roads safe
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- For those of you traveling for the Holiday, the South Dakota Highway Patrol is working to keep you safe on the return trip home. They’ll be out in force to help you keep the speed down. Patrol Sergeant Chris Lindner also has a friendly reminder. Sergeant Lindner also wants motorists to remember… Read more »
Major pipe springs a leak at the Yankton Water Treatment plant
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A major pipe in the Yankton Water Treatment plant has sprung a leak, but there are work arounds in place. City Manager Amy Leon says the twelve inch pipe is in the injector loop of the plant. Leon says the city does have a back up water treatment plant. Leon says they want… Read more »
Construction at new elementary school in Vermillion on schedule
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Improved weather has helped pick up the pace of construction of the new elementary school in Vermillion. Superintendent Damon Alvey says the outline of the building is now becoming apparent. Alvey says the contractor has been making up days lost to winter weather. Alvey says they have had some good news on getting… Read more »
South Dakota Technical College Board receive update on their graduates
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Technical College Board got an update on how graduates of the four schools are doing. Deputy Director Scott DesLauriers said they tracked the employment percentages of students that graduated in 2022. DesLauriers says the survey also reported on wages those students are earning. DesLauriers says some students chose other paths… Read more »
Aberdeen Fire Rescue responds to house fires
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On May 26, 2023 at approximately 9:40am Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 500 block of 19th Ave NE. When fire crews arrived, smoke was observed coming from the single family home. Fire crews made entry and found fire in the basement mechanical room. The fire… Read more »
Roosevelt Street from 6th to 11th Ave SE closed Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8am on Tuesday, May 30th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic to complete the 2022 Sanitary Sewer project: Roosevelt Street from 6th Avenue SE to 11th Ave. SE The road will remain closed until further notice. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »
Governor Noem orders flags at Half-Staff in honor of Memorial Day
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff statewide from 12:01 am until noon on Monday, May 29, in honor of Memorial Day. “America is the freest nation in history because of the sacrifices of the brave men and women who never made it home,” said Governor… Read more »