YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX)- The Lewis & Clark Regional Water Project will be able to restart construction this spring. Executive Director Troy Larson says they got official notification of their federal funding. Larson says they have some projects to continue and some to start. Larson says the funding keeps them close to their timeline.
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SBA opens application portal for next round of Paycheck Protection Program
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Small Business Administration has opened the application portal for the next round of Paycheck Protection Program loans. Karl Adam, President of the South Dakota Bankers Association, says most banks are ready to help their customers. The program was reauthorized in the economic stimulus plan passed by Congress just before Christmas.… Read more »
SD adds six COVID-related deaths; active cases, hospitalizations drop
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state added six more COVID-related deaths, while active infections and hospitalizations continued to drop, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths moved the state’s overall death toll to 1,673. There were 337 new confirmed cases and 345 recoveries, lowering active cases to 4,089.… Read more »
Alcester man dies from injuries sustained in crash near Alcester
ALCESTER, S.D. (Press Release) — A 68-year-old man from Alcester, S.D., has died from injuries sustained in an ATV crash that occurred on Monday, Jan. 18, near Alcester. A 2009 Arctic Cat ATV was westbound on 301st Street near the intersection with 478th Avenue when the driver lost control. The vehicle partially rolled and came… Read more »
Man charged in Rapid City triple homicide appears in court
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A New York City man accused of killing three people in Rapid City made his first appearance in Pennington County Court, nearly five months after the alleged triple homicide. Thirty-six-year-old Arnson Absolu is charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Charles Red Willow, Ashley Nagy and… Read more »
Elderly murder defendant released from jail in Minnesota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say an elderly Sioux Falls man charged in a 1974 stabbing death has been released from jail because of his declining health. Eighty-year-old Algene Vossen was charged last summer with killing 74-year-old Mable Herman, at her home in Willmar, Minnesota after investigators found new DNA evidence they say ties… Read more »
NWS recognizes Onida couple for over 50 years of observations
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The National Weather Service Central Region office has recognized an Onida family for their dedication to taking weather observations for over 50 years. The Pierce Family, led by Robert Pierce has been given the Family Heritage Award for their commitment to taking weather readings over the last five decades. Tim Kearns… Read more »
House Education Committee hears from superintendents
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota House Education Committee heard from several school superintendents Wednesday in an informational session. Deubrook Area Superintendent Kimberley Kludt says they are struggling to maintain a competitive base salary. Kludt says they also have a difficult time finding teachers to fill openings. Kludt says she did her doctoral dissertation… Read more »
Cities talk about legislative issues through Municipal League
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Cities across South Dakota communicate with the legislature through the Municipal League. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon is Second Vice President with the League and says they will have some issues to talk about. That extra penny sales tax has not been popular with legislators in past sessions. Leon says cities… Read more »
New Supreme Court Chief Justice says judges need raises
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota’s new Supreme Court Chief Justice, Steven Jensen, gave his first “State of the Judiciary” speech to the legislature last week. He gave much credit to his predecessor, Justice David Gilbertson, who retired after 21 years in the middle seat. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says it was a good… Read more »