PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators say they want more details from Governor Kristi Noem’s administration about a meeting last year that included the Governor, her daughter and a state employee overseeing an agency that had moved to deny the daughters application to become a certified real estate appraiser. That employee was later forced to retire.… Read more »
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City of Vermillion dealing with electric service dispute with Clay Union Electric
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- An electric service dispute between the City of Vermillion and Clay-Union Electric is not a preview of another legislative battle. Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says they looked at a small change in electric service territory. Nelson says the legislature last year didn’t find a resolution between municipal power providers and rural… Read more »
Ground breaking took place on the new senior housing project in Sturgis
STURGIS, S.D. – After years of hard work, ground breaking was held today for Sturgis’ newest senior housing project. Dolan Creek Senior Housing is a roughly $9.2 million dollar project that will help Sturgis provide housing for its senior population. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says it will allow more people to be able to… Read more »
Corey Lewandowski out as political advisor for Governor Noem
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Consultant Corey Lewandowski is no longer assisting Gov. Kristi Noem as a political advisor. Lewandowski has been a long-time political advisor to former President Donald Trump. Ian Fury, the governor’s communications director, issued a statement. “Corey was always a volunteer, never paid a dime (campaign or official). He will not be… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 9 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,142. The state had 472 new cases and 536 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,388. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Road Closed – S 7th Street from 3rd Avenue SW to 4th Avenue SW
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Friday, October 1, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: South 7th Street from 3rd Avenue SW to 4th Avenue SW Work will be completed as quickly as possible. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »
Northern State Gypsy Day Parade returns Saturday after being canceled by a blizzard, COVID-19
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- After two years off, the Northern State University Gypsy Day Parade returns when it starts at 9 a.m. Saturday. The parade begins on North Main Street near Eighth Avenue North and continues south through downtown and to the edge of the Northern State campus on the south side of town. This… Read more »
Joint Committee on Appropriations tour west river facilities
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature spent most of last week touring west river state facilities. Committee Co-Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they spent quite a bit of time at South Dakota State’s Cottonwood Experiment Station. Hunhoff says they had a big delegation there. Hunhoff says the… Read more »
SD Game, Fish, & Parks Department modifies lease to Lewis & Clark Rec Area
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has modified the lease at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area to allow the resort operator to expand their facilities. Regional Park Supervisor Shane Bertsch says about thirteen acres will be added to the resort area. Bertsch says there will be more camping areas added.… Read more »
Drug Enforcement Administration see increase in fake prescription pills containing fantanyl
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a nation-wide warning about the increase in fake prescription pills that may contain fatal doses of fentanyl. Emily Murray with the regional DEA office in Omaha says those pills are showing up in South Dakota. Murray says Nebraska is also seeing a similar trend. Murray says many… Read more »