SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- While this spring saw an unprecedented amount of wind advisories and warnings, things have slowed as we approach the summer months. KELOland Meteorologist Scot Mundt: According to the National Weather Service, Sioux Falls saw a record 15 wind advisories issued through April Last year, nearly all of South Dakota experienced drought conditions… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, June 8th between the hours of 8:30 pm and 12:30 am The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph.  The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray effectiveness… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission will deal with another grain buyer license suspension at their meeting Wednesday. The grain buying license of the Roslyn Elevator was suspended in February and the Commission applied to Circuit Court to appoint a receiver due to financial issues. Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says it takes time… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- NorthWestern Energy commissioned the new 58-megawatt natural gas-fired electric Bob Glanzer Generating Station near Huron. S.D. Monday, which provides flexible, on-demand energy generation to reliably serve our South Dakota customers with affordable energy.  Northwestern Energy CEO Bob Rowe gave credit to getting the project completed. Northwestern Energy President and Chief operating officer Brian… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Discussions are beginning on the framework of the next five year Farm Bill, which has to be approved next year. South Dakota Senator John Thune says those talks are starting with a potential global food shortage looming. Thune says the war in Ukraine is having a direct impact on worldwide grain stocks. Thune… Read more »

MARION, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has been warning of possible power shortages, especially in the Midwest this summer. A combination of coal plant retirements, increasing demand and shortage of power line capacity could lead to the short fall. Brad Schardin, manager of Southeastern Electric based in Marion, says they have a variety of… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Health care facilities are preparing for another surge in Covid-19 infections this fall. Liz Healy is infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Healy says its still important and effective to get a Covid vaccination. Healy says people that are still concerned should talk to their health care provider. The… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Rising crude oil prices is increasing interest in new oil well development, but so far in South Dakota, that hasn’t translated much from state public lands. School & Public Lands interim Commissioner Jerrod Johnson says they have had some contacts in the last few months. Johnson says they track oil industry interest and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Tuesday, June 7th is election day in the state of South Dakota. Brown County Auditor Cathy McNickle provides a preview. McNickle runs down what everyone will be voting on today. McNickle runs down the locations that people can vote in Brown County. McNickle lets people know where they can go if they’are not… Read more »