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PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Will the official residence of South Dakota’s Governor soon be fenced in? According to a document found on the OpenSD website the Office of the State Engineer on behalf of the state Bureau of Administration is requesting Statements of Interest from companies that would be willing to provide design services for… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — A Brookings High School student has captured the first-place award in an international science competition for his project aimed at fighting the opioid epidemic. Fourteen-year-old Aditya Tummala developed a gummy-like substance, similar to a gummy bear that would make an opioid pill tamper proof, meaning the medication couldn’t be crushed or… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The Trump Administration announced another round of payments to ag producers to make up for lost markets due to the trade war with China. While details are slim, this one will use tariff impacts per county and go to producers that get a crop in the ground. South Dakota Congressman Dusty… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Trump administration has announced another round of aid payments for farmers hurt by the trade war. It will be figured on a county basis in each county and payments will go to those who plant a crop. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says while some people will be… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Summer is here and that mean’s there will be plenty of activities on Main Street in Aberdeen. Shelley Westra-Heier, Executive Director of the Downtown Association, said there are a variety of concerts on the schedule among other events. Westra-Heier talked about some of the musicians, while others will be announced in… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – It looks like the trade war with China will be a long one, with no new talks scheduled right now. President Trump and the Chinese have traded new tariffs in an attempt to create some leverage. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he had his doubts early on. Thune says the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From Railroad Avenue South to City Limits Between South 5th Street to South Washington Street The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some… Read more »
NISLAND, S.D. (Press Release) – A 31-year-old man has died in a one-vehicle rollover that occurred Saturday southeast of Nisland. A 2004 Kia Optima was traveling on Snoma Road, which is a gravel road, when the driver lost control. The vehicle went into the north ditch and rolled several times. The driver, who was not… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – An 8,000-acre ranch in northwest South Dakota, owned by the state, was put up in a lease auction last week. Commissioner of School & Public Lands Ryan Brunner says it was leased in one big tract. Brunner says they got a surprising high bid. Bruner says most public land in Harding… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A 35-year-old man died in a one-vehicle crash north of Rapid City, Saturday morning. A 1992 GMC Sierra pickup left the roadway and collided with a box culvert on a creek embankment. The driver was thrown from the vehicle and was deceased at the scene. South Dakota’s Highway Patrol continues to… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – More vandalism has been found in and around downtown Yankton. Storyboards used by the library on the Meridian Bridge were damaged and all have now been removed. Planters on businesses in the downtown were also damaged. Damage was reported previously at the under-construction water treatment plant. City Manager Amy Leon says… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University will host a wide variety of summer camps and events throughout the next three months. Below is a list of camps/workshops that will take place at NSU throughout the summer: NSU Upward Bound: The 2019 NSU Upward Bound Summer Program will run from May 26 to July… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the Memorial Day Holiday observance Monday, May 27, city garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 7 a.m. Tuesday. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up Tuesday. Recycling… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 27, 2019, in honor of Memorial Day. “On this Memorial Day, we remember those who sacrificed everything to preserve our life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness,” said Noem. “May… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Angie Lockett just received her learner’s driving permit two weeks ago. Friday, she won $10,000 for her promise to remain a safe driver. The New Holland, S.D. student was announced Friday as the winner of this year’s “Lesson Learned SD” program during a ceremony at the Sioux Empire Mall in… Read more »
