SALEM, S.D.(WNAX)- The District 19 House race has five republican candidates competing for the two slots that will move from the primary to the general election ballot in November. Drew Peterson of Salem says he wants to keep a farmer in the legislature. Peterson says he has a number of issues in mind. Peterson says… Read more »
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SD Committee receive update on condition of prisons
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators heard from Corrections Department Secretary Kellie Wasko on the condition of prisons and what is in a consultant’s report. Wasko told the Government Operations and Audit Committee that the report found many managers held multiple jobs. Wasko says the management structure was not effective or efficient. Wasko says they are… Read more »
State jobs openings still exist
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While South Dakota state employees will get a six percent raise on July first, there are still hundreds of open state jobs. Eric Olilla, Executive Director of the South Dakota State Employees Organization, says even with the raise many state workers trail those in the private sector. Olilla says some state jobs are… Read more »
Damages still being access over last week’s storm
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Damages are still being totaled from last week’s windstorms and tornadoes across the region. Rod Nohr with Nohr-Wortmann Engineering of Yankton says he has been called to dozens of ag and industrial sites. Nohr says they are tracking damage from two days of storms. Nohr says they are finding that a lot of… Read more »
Candidates comment on the upcoming summer studies involving regional jails
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday various candidates for different seats in the city, council, & legislative seats commented on the summer study & legislative task force dealing with regional jails, especially for the one here in Brown County. Andy Schaunaman, who’s running for the city council for the Northeast District comments about big an issue this… Read more »
Storybook Land to open in full capacity on Friday, May 27th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Storybook Land opens in full on May 27, the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. While the park has been open for walk-through and play since April 22, the rides and concessions will open starting at 10 a.m. May 27. Storybook Land is open daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Memorial Day weekend… Read more »
AARP South Dakota encouraging senior citizens to vote in June
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- AARP-South Dakota has a campaign underway to encourage more, older voters to take part in the June primary. State Director Erik Gaikowski says they want to see more participation. Gaikowski says they are directing people to their website for election information. While there are candidates running for US Senate, House and Governor which… Read more »
Safe Harbor to celebrate National Donut Day on June 3rd
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday June 3rd, it is National Donut Day and Safe Harbor of Aberdeen is doing a fundraiser in conjunction with it. Executive Director Gina Karst explains how Safe Harbor 1st got involved with it. Karst encourage everyone to order donuts in advance. Karst tells everyone where to pick up the donuts on… Read more »
Citizens in Meade County talks about next comprehensive plan
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) — Meade County residents are being asked to weigh in on the development of the county’s next comprehensive plan. Last night in Piedmont was the first of four community meetings being held for citizens to get information about the comprehensive plan, which covers the future growth and development of Meade County. Black Hills… Read more »
Tim Linke named new fire chief for Yankton
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton has a new Fire Chief. The city sent out a tweet Tuesday saying Tim Linke, with the Lincoln Nebraska Fire Department would be the new Chief. Linke says he was impressed with the standing of the Yankton Fire Department. Linke, who is a Division Chief of Training with the Lincoln Fire Department,… Read more »