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Public Utilities Commission to hold meeting Thursday

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission will hold another hearing at their meeting Thursday on the application of Summit Carbon Solutions for a carbon dioxide pipeline under eastern counties of the state. PUC Chairman Chris Nelson says the groundwork for this hearing came from public meetings. Nelson says a lot of parties want… Read more »

Public Utilities Commission to hold meeting Thursday

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission will hold another hearing at their meeting Thursday on the application of Summit Carbon Solutions for a carbon dioxide pipeline under eastern counties of the state. PUC Chairman Chris Nelson says the groundwork for this hearing came from public meetings. Nelson says a lot of parties want… Read more »

SD Dept of Transportation working on plans for HWY 46 near Wagner

WAGNER, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation has been working on a plan to modify Highway 46 through Wagner from the current four lanes to two lanes with a center turn lane. Regional D.O.T. Engineer Jay Peppel says they are still in the concept stage. Peppel says while the public input phase is done,… Read more »

SD Dept of Transportation working on plans for HWY 46 near Wagner

WAGNER, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation has been working on a plan to modify Highway 46 through Wagner from the current four lanes to two lanes with a center turn lane. Regional D.O.T. Engineer Jay Peppel says they are still in the concept stage. Peppel says while the public input phase is done,… Read more »

Entry deadline for Lesson Learned teen safe driving campaign is Saturday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota high school students have until Saturday to enter this year’s Lesson Learned teen safe driving campaign. Office of Highway Safety Director Amanda Kurth says this is the 6th year of the joint effort by her agency and the South Dakota Broadcasters Association. Kurth says it shouldn’t take long for eligible students… Read more »

Entry deadline for Lesson Learned teen safe driving campaign is Saturday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota high school students have until Saturday to enter this year’s Lesson Learned teen safe driving campaign. Office of Highway Safety Director Amanda Kurth says this is the 6th year of the joint effort by her agency and the South Dakota Broadcasters Association. Kurth says it shouldn’t take long for eligible students… Read more »

South Dakota Executive Board met Monday

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- One issue South Dakota legislators will study this summer is corrections with a focus on possible construction needs. Senator Troy Heinert of Mission, a member of the Executive Board, says they need to coordinate with the Corrections Commission. Heinert says they have had talks about who should serve on the interim committee. A… Read more »

South Dakota Executive Board met Monday

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- One issue South Dakota legislators will study this summer is corrections with a focus on possible construction needs. Senator Troy Heinert of Mission, a member of the Executive Board, says they need to coordinate with the Corrections Commission. Heinert says they have had talks about who should serve on the interim committee. A… Read more »

Summer Registration Kickoff Day set for Tuesday, May 3rd

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has scheduled Summer Registration Kickoff Day for summer activities for Tuesday, May 3, beginning at 7:00 a.m. There are 3 ways to register: Online at https://webtracaberdeensd.us By phone with a debit or credit card: 626-7015 from 7am – 5pm Walk-in at The ARCC, 225 3rd… Read more »

Summer Registration Kickoff Day set for Tuesday, May 3rd

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has scheduled Summer Registration Kickoff Day for summer activities for Tuesday, May 3, beginning at 7:00 a.m. There are 3 ways to register: Online at https://webtracaberdeensd.us By phone with a debit or credit card: 626-7015 from 7am – 5pm Walk-in at The ARCC, 225 3rd… Read more »

Council adopts ordinance changes for chronic nuisance regulations, alcohol use in city parks

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- New city ordinances concerning chronic nuisances and alcohol use in parks have both been approved by the Aberdeen City Council. Both ordinances were unanimously approved at Monday’s meeting. According to the ordinance, a property would be considered a chronic nuisance if it is subject to three or more public nuisance complaints within… Read more »

Council adopts ordinance changes for chronic nuisance regulations, alcohol use in city parks

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- New city ordinances concerning chronic nuisances and alcohol use in parks have both been approved by the Aberdeen City Council. Both ordinances were unanimously approved at Monday’s meeting. According to the ordinance, a property would be considered a chronic nuisance if it is subject to three or more public nuisance complaints within… Read more »

Rules are in place for the Impeachment trial of Jason Ravnsborg

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senators met in Pierre Tuesday to set the rules for the impeachment trial of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Senator David Wheeler of Huron introduced the first resolution. Senate-President Pro-tem Lee Schoenbeck of Watertown introduced the second resolution. Schoenbeck says this may be the most difficult issue any of them have ever… Read more »

Rules are in place for the Impeachment trial of Jason Ravnsborg

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senators met in Pierre Tuesday to set the rules for the impeachment trial of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Senator David Wheeler of Huron introduced the first resolution. Senate-President Pro-tem Lee Schoenbeck of Watertown introduced the second resolution. Schoenbeck says this may be the most difficult issue any of them have ever… Read more »

Final acts announced for the South Dakota State Fair

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The 2022 South Dakota State Fair grandstand entertainment is set.  Candi Briley assistant manager of the Sd State Fair announced the act for Saturday night September 3rd. The music of Josh Turner a little more recognizable.  Briley talks about what you may have heard from Elle King without knowing the artists name. Tickets for… Read more »

Final acts announced for the South Dakota State Fair

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The 2022 South Dakota State Fair grandstand entertainment is set.  Candi Briley assistant manager of the Sd State Fair announced the act for Saturday night September 3rd. The music of Josh Turner a little more recognizable.  Briley talks about what you may have heard from Elle King without knowing the artists name. Tickets for… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council receive update from the Aberdeen Downtown Association

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council received an update from the executive director of the Aberdeen Downtown Association Shelley Westra-Heier. Westra-Heier talks about the mission of the ADA. Westra-Heier recaps the 2021 year. Westra-Heier looks ahead to 2022.  One of topics being pushed is downtown living. Westra-Heier also talks about the ADA… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council receive update from the Aberdeen Downtown Association

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council received an update from the executive director of the Aberdeen Downtown Association Shelley Westra-Heier. Westra-Heier talks about the mission of the ADA. Westra-Heier recaps the 2021 year. Westra-Heier looks ahead to 2022.  One of topics being pushed is downtown living. Westra-Heier also talks about the ADA… Read more »

Police arrest Sioux Falls man for burglary & theft

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A burglar is now starting his penance for opening up people’s cars while they are at church and then burglarizing their homes. Sioux Falls Police Officer Sam Clemens explains how even at church, you and your unlocked vehicle are not safe. A burglar was going through an unlocked car Sunday, check the… Read more »

Police arrest Sioux Falls man for burglary & theft

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A burglar is now starting his penance for opening up people’s cars while they are at church and then burglarizing their homes. Sioux Falls Police Officer Sam Clemens explains how even at church, you and your unlocked vehicle are not safe. A burglar was going through an unlocked car Sunday, check the… Read more »