PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – With many areas of the state still having limited cellphone and broadband coverage, it’s hoped 5G technology will fill in those gaps. South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Chris Nelson says it may take a while to get to all rural areas. Nelson says federal funding will help push the 5G rollout.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There will be fireworks lit all across the area this weekend during the Fourth of July celebration. Chad Nilson, Aberdeen Fire Marshal, said the first thing to remember is that fireworks cannot be set off within city limits. He also provided some common sense tips to shooting off fireworks. Nilson recommends… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The Department of Social Services (DSS) launched 605 Strong, a new crisis counseling program, dedicated to helping people struggling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Many individuals have been isolated from their families, have lost jobs or their businesses – the pandemic has impacted so many and we want… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Participants in the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks’ Nest Predator Bounty Program can turn in tails Wednesday (July 1) from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. At each location, signs will be posted and GFP staff will be on hand to provide instructions and direct traffic. Tails must be frozen… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota senior citizens and citizens with disabilities have until Wednesday (July 1) to apply for sales or property tax refunds under South Dakota’s Tax Refund Program. Under the program, certain individuals are able to receive a portion of the sales or property taxes they paid from the previous year… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the July 4th Holiday observance on Friday, July 3, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Friday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8 a.m., Thursday. Both Thursday and Friday’s garbage will be picked up Thursday.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem rebuked the United States Supreme Court’s decision on the June Medical case, which rejected a common-sense requirement that abortionists hold admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. “This decision is wrong for a number of reasons,” said Governor Noem.  “Most importantly so because as Justice Thomas states,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has suspended a teen driving law which was set to take effect this week. Noem says the legislative bill was suspended because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic and the impact the new law would have on licensing. The governor says the suspension of the law… Read more »