GROTON, S.D. (Press Release) – Two men died Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash west of Groton. Names of the three people involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2018 Mack Granite dump truck was westbound in the left lane of U.S. Highway 12. The truck driver had activated the… Read more »
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COVID cases surge in Bon Homme and Yankton counties
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Reported cases of COVID-19 have surged in Yankton and Bon Homme Counties in the past week. Forty cases were reported in Yankton County in the last seven days with 48 total active cases. Bon Homme County had 13 new cases in the last week which resulted in the postponement of the… Read more »
Bankers continue to see heavy demand for home loans
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Interest rates for home loans have fallen under three percent in many areas as the Federal Reserve continues to hold down long-term rates. Rob Stephenson, President of First Dakota National Bank based in Yankton, says they continue to see heavy demand. Stephenson says they have had a lot of homeowners refinance.… Read more »
Drug court having a positive impact
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – An option that helps some people avoid prison time and saves the state money appears to be making progress. South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson helped start drug courts, which are now used across the state. Gilbertson says it’s a savings all around. Gilbertson says the process has proven… Read more »
Conditions allowing for more maintenance at Gavins Point Dam
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Drier weather and decreased flows on the Missouri River are allowing crews to catch up on maintenance. Tom Curran, Manager at Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, says they have been able to get workers out on the spillway. Curran says the flood of 2019 stressed the spillway gates. Curran says they… Read more »
Positive COVID-19 case closes Twist Cone temporarily
The Twist Cone temporarily closed Monday after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. American News photo by Carrie Cole American News photo by Carrie Cole ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Trent Abrego and Elisa Sand Tabrego@gannett.com and esand@aberdeennews.com) – Twist Cone has temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, according to manager Jennifer Klitzke. Despite having… Read more »
City to spray for mosquitoes Wednesday night
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, Aug. 19 between the hours of 8:15 p.m. and 1 a.m. 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… Read more »
Revillo man identified in fatal crash south of Revillo
REVILLO S.D. (Press Release) – A Revillo, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash south of Revillo. A 1999 Chevrolet S-10 pickup was traveling east on U.S. Highway 212 and made a left turn onto 482nd Avenue. The pickup collided with a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado HD… Read more »
Road to be closed for work on water main
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for work on water main: 4th Avenue SE between S. Jackson St and S. Congress St. Work will be completed as… Read more »
Noem to speak at Republican convention
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will speak at the Republican National Convention next week. The Republican governor has developed a national profile through her hands-off approach to the coronavirus pandemic, gaining attention from President Donald Trump. Instead of ordering statewide lockdowns or business closures, Noem has encouraged “personal responsibility” to… Read more »