WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- City Council scheduled a “work session” to discuss multiple large projects labeled “Planning for the Next 20 Years – Proposed Wastewate Facility Investments.” Public Works Director Heath VonEye worked with various department supervisors to go over a presentation with project background, project schedule, WWTP improvements, and collection system improvements. VonEye introduced Al Erickson… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- During their work session, a secondary discussion item for the City Council involved the Parks and Recreation Board ordinance. City Manager Amanda Mack explains some background. Mayor Ried Holien elaborated on his thoughts on digging further into the boards. Councilman Paulsen asked whether they operate under a budget and if it is the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council held a work session to discuss the budget for the year 2023. City Manager Joseph Gaa talks about the revenues & expenses for the 1st half of 2022. Aberdeen Finance Director Jordan McQuillen compares sales tax coming in this year to 2021. Gaa talks about some… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Hot, dry weather and increased demand is pushing the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System to speed up their expansion plans. Executive Director Troy Larson says they are moving ahead with their plans to add more water treatment capacity. Larson says the demand for water is rising faster than they expected. The current… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation held a number of public hearings earlier this summer on the STIP, or “Surface Transportation Improvement Plan.” That is the construction strategy over the next five to ten years. Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt says they hope to have their plans before the Transportation Commission later this… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A summer study committee of the South Dakota legislature looking at jail options for counties will be on the road this month. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says Clay County would be a good place to start. The Clay County Commission voted to authorize a forty-two million dollar bond issue for a new… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Dropping flood storage in the big Missouri River reservoirs may lead to higher flows from Gavins Point Dam, at least for a few more weeks. Mike Swenson with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says flood storage continues to fall. Swenson says Lake Oahe is expected to continue to drop. The other big… Read more »

ABERDEE N, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, August 9th between the hours of 8:30 pm and 1:00 am.  West Nile Virus has been identified in Aberdeen and city officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.  You can reduce… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – At the Rally Saturday, the annual Mayor’s Ride left Sturgis en route to a day’s worth of activities around the Black Hills. The ride this year stops at Mount Rushmore Monument for a break and photo with the memorial in the background and concludes at the State Game Lodge in Custer State… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Please note the following hours of operation at Wylie Park for August and September. August Hours: Brown County Fair Week: (Gift Shop, Concession Stands and Rides) August 15 – August 21 (Monday – Sunday): Hours of Operation – 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Campground: Hours of Operation – 8:00 am – 10:00… Read more »