VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Convincing young people to think about teaching as a career is becoming more challenging. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says applications to their School of Education are lagging. Gestring says low teacher pay is a problem in getting high school graduates to think about education as an option. Tuition at state… Read more »
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Sturgis City Council preparing budget for 2023
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis Council approved eight rally-related contracts at their Monday night meeting. The sponsorship agreements are with Brown-Forman Corporation, Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys; Custom Chrome U.S.AA, L.L.C.; H.B Fuller Company, or GorillaPro; Patch Shop Roadshows L.L.C.; Rockford Corporation; Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and T.W.A. Worldwide, also known as… Read more »
Recap of Legislative Task Force dealing with Incarceration Construction Fund
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio & DRGNews)- On Tuesday, the Legislative Task Force dealing with funding for jails & prisons met in Pierre. Secretary of Department of Corrections Kellie Wasko talked about the issue of staffing for new facilities. Brown County Commissioner Mike Wiese asked Wasko about transportation to the prisons in the state. Wasko discuss the overpopulation… Read more »
Water to be turned off Wednesday on 9th Ave NE
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following areas to repair a water main line: ROAD CLOSED – 9th Ave NE from Penn Street to Alleyway WATER OFF – 9th Ave… Read more »
Mosquito spraying scheduled for Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 27th between the hours of 9:00 pm and 1:00 am. West Nile Virus has been identified in Aberdeen and city officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. You can reduce the… Read more »
Weather radio tower north of Pierre in need of replacement
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The National Weather Service tower serving Pierre and a good part of central South Dakota is in need of replacement and that means the NOAA weather radio channel serving the area needs to be taken out of service. The tower is located in a cluster of towers on Snake Butte six miles north… Read more »
Watertown man arrested for attempted murder in Yankton
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton Police Department, in conjunction with the Yankton County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Collin P. Franzky of Watertown on Saturday for Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Possession of a Weapon with Intent to Commit a Felony, Commission of a Felony while Armed, obstructing a Police Officer, and Resisting Arrest. In a news release, Yankton… Read more »
James River Water Development receive five million dollars for water improvements
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The James River Water Development District got five million dollars in federal ARPA funding for water improvement and conservation projects. The work will be coordinated through the South Central Watershed. Manager Rocky Knippling says they have lots of options available. Knippling says they can work with landowners across a wide area. Knippling says… Read more »
Warrant out for Clark resident in connection to domestic abuse
CLARK, S.D.(KXLG)- The Clark Police Department is currently seeking public help locating Clark resident, 40-year-old Michael Timothy Ambrose. There is a warrant out for his arrest, and he has multiple charges pending. According to court documents, on July 19th, 2022, Christina Boykin filed for a protection order against Ambrose for domestic abuse, and the CPD… Read more »
July License Plate decals due Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Friday, July 29th is the deadline to renew license plate decals for July. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letter for this month.