News Category: Local News

USD President talks about the tuition freeze

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- As part of the budget passed last week by the South Dakota legislature, the Board of Regents will be able to freeze tuition at state universities for another year. USD President Sheila Gestring says it was a critical issue. Gestring says the state will pay for salary increases for university employees. Gestring says… Read more »

USD President talks about the tuition freeze

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- As part of the budget passed last week by the South Dakota legislature, the Board of Regents will be able to freeze tuition at state universities for another year. USD President Sheila Gestring says it was a critical issue. Gestring says the state will pay for salary increases for university employees. Gestring says… Read more »

Budget passed by South Dakota legislature to provide 7% aid for education

AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- The budget passed by the South Dakota legislature last week would bump state aid to education by seven percent next school year. Avon Superintendent Tom Culver says its appreciated but not all of that increase can go to teacher pay. Culver says school districts have several dedicated budget funds. Culver says the funding… Read more »

Budget passed by South Dakota legislature to provide 7% aid for education

AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- The budget passed by the South Dakota legislature last week would bump state aid to education by seven percent next school year. Avon Superintendent Tom Culver says its appreciated but not all of that increase can go to teacher pay. Culver says school districts have several dedicated budget funds. Culver says the funding… Read more »

Sioux Valley Energy CEO to join Touchstone Energy

COLMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- Sioux Valley Energy C.E.O. Tim McCarthy has been elected to serve as president of the national Touchstone Energy Cooperative Board of Directors. Touchstone Energy is a national network of electric cooperatives across forty five states. McCarthy says they do have an agenda. McCarthy says the electric industry is facing numerous challenges. McCarthy joined… Read more »

Sioux Valley Energy CEO to join Touchstone Energy

COLMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- Sioux Valley Energy C.E.O. Tim McCarthy has been elected to serve as president of the national Touchstone Energy Cooperative Board of Directors. Touchstone Energy is a national network of electric cooperatives across forty five states. McCarthy says they do have an agenda. McCarthy says the electric industry is facing numerous challenges. McCarthy joined… Read more »

Governor Noem appeared on Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures” to talk about China

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday morning, Governor Kristi Noem appeared on “Sunday Morning Futures” on the Fox News Channel to talk about Chinese government’s  threats to the United States. Noem talks about attempting to prevent the CCP from purchasing land near Ellsworth Air Force Base where the new Raider Bombers will be located at. Noem talks… Read more »

Governor Noem appeared on Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures” to talk about China

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday morning, Governor Kristi Noem appeared on “Sunday Morning Futures” on the Fox News Channel to talk about Chinese government’s  threats to the United States. Noem talks about attempting to prevent the CCP from purchasing land near Ellsworth Air Force Base where the new Raider Bombers will be located at. Noem talks… Read more »

Aberdeen Park, Recreation and Forestry accepting summer jobs applications

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is accepting applications for summer seasonal positions.  A variety of positions are available, including baseball, softball and tee ball coaches, baseball and softball umpires, Park, Forestry, Cemetery and Golf maintenance workers, Wylie Park and Aquatic Center concession workers, tennis instructors, lifeguards, aquatic center cashiers, cultural… Read more »

Aberdeen Park, Recreation and Forestry accepting summer jobs applications

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is accepting applications for summer seasonal positions.  A variety of positions are available, including baseball, softball and tee ball coaches, baseball and softball umpires, Park, Forestry, Cemetery and Golf maintenance workers, Wylie Park and Aquatic Center concession workers, tennis instructors, lifeguards, aquatic center cashiers, cultural… Read more »

Smithsonian’s to display items promoting rural America in Sturgis

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB)-  – The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with the South Dakota Humanities Council, presents “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.” The exhibition, examining the evolving landscape of rural American, opened at the Sturgis Public Library Monday. Sturgis Public Library Director Chris Hahn talks about the exhibit. Hahn says “Crossroads” will be on… Read more »

Smithsonian’s to display items promoting rural America in Sturgis

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB)-  – The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with the South Dakota Humanities Council, presents “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.” The exhibition, examining the evolving landscape of rural American, opened at the Sturgis Public Library Monday. Sturgis Public Library Director Chris Hahn talks about the exhibit. Hahn says “Crossroads” will be on… Read more »

Skateaway to host next Edge event

ABERDEEN, (S.D.) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s EDGE Task Force invites all early career professionals, ages 21-40, to their next social on Thursday, March 23 from 7 to 10 pm at SkateAway, 721 Circle Drive. Skate rental, food and beverages are included at no cost to participants, but you must RSVP by March 22.… Read more »

Skateaway to host next Edge event

ABERDEEN, (S.D.) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s EDGE Task Force invites all early career professionals, ages 21-40, to their next social on Thursday, March 23 from 7 to 10 pm at SkateAway, 721 Circle Drive. Skate rental, food and beverages are included at no cost to participants, but you must RSVP by March 22.… Read more »

Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office reports two rollover crashes

HAMLIN COUNTY, S.D.(KXLG)- The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office reported two rollover crashes Sunday and one injury. As the day progressed, the high winds blew snow over the road creating dangerous and icy driving conditions for much of the KXLG listening area. Around 12:40 pm, near County Road 465 and 183rd Street, about six miles northeast… Read more »

Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office reports two rollover crashes

HAMLIN COUNTY, S.D.(KXLG)- The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office reported two rollover crashes Sunday and one injury. As the day progressed, the high winds blew snow over the road creating dangerous and icy driving conditions for much of the KXLG listening area. Around 12:40 pm, near County Road 465 and 183rd Street, about six miles northeast… Read more »

South Dakota Bankers react to Governor Noem’s veto of HB1193

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem last week vetoed the UCC revision bill, saying “Limiting the freedom to use cryptocurrency would put South Dakota citizens at a business disadvantage.” South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says the Governor is wrong. Adam says the UCC sets rules for businesses and banks across the country.… Read more »

South Dakota Bankers react to Governor Noem’s veto of HB1193

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem last week vetoed the UCC revision bill, saying “Limiting the freedom to use cryptocurrency would put South Dakota citizens at a business disadvantage.” South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says the Governor is wrong. Adam says the UCC sets rules for businesses and banks across the country.… Read more »

Senator John Thune discuss his bill dealing with Tik Tok

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune spoke to AP history classes at Yankton High School on Friday. He got several questions about social media and government control. He says there are concerns about China using Tik Tok to spy on Americans. Thune says the Chinese are working to gather as much US technology as… Read more »

Senator John Thune discuss his bill dealing with Tik Tok

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune spoke to AP history classes at Yankton High School on Friday. He got several questions about social media and government control. He says there are concerns about China using Tik Tok to spy on Americans. Thune says the Chinese are working to gather as much US technology as… Read more »