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PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Governor Kristi Noem requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration to help South Dakotans and local governments recover from property damage sustained during the statewide winter weather and flooding this spring. A preliminary damage assessment indicates about $43 million in damage to public infrastructure in 58 counties and on three reservations. The preliminary… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump says he will not negotiate policy with Congressional Democrats while they continue to investigate him. In a quick appearance before White House media the President said it is impossible to talk about infrastructure or other issues while the inquiries continue. South Dakota Senator John Thune says House Democrats seem… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Most of this year’s graduates from the University of South Dakota had jobs lined up before they got their diplomas. Kasandra Girard, an employer relations advisor in the Academic and Planning Center at USD, says the degrees their students receive give them lots of options. Girard says there are some “in… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Pierre City Commission has put repairs to the roof of the Pierre Municipal Building on the fast track. The rainy spring weather has caused numerous leaks in the roof impacting both the City of Pierre offices on the first level, but to the second story tenant Eagle Creek Software Services.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A new traveling exhibit will start on Sunday, May 26, at the Dacotah Prairie Museum in Aberdeen. Lora Schaunaman, Curator of Exhibits at the museum talked about the exhibit which comes from the Kauffman Museum in Kansas. She talked about why some opposed the war, while many favored the decision. Schaunaman… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA News) – The Executive Director of the Civic Center laid out the design for the new arena for Rapid City Council on Monday night at their regular Council meeting. The original plan put the construction cost over budget, but during the presentation, Baltzer showed a new J configuration which he said… Read more »
GETTYSBURG, S.D. (DRG News) – The Avera Gettysburg Foundation is hoping to raise $1 million by June 1 to reach the goal to build the new Avera Missouri River Health Center. Avera Gettysburg Foundation director Kellie Yackley says despite a difficult spring, area residents raised more than $2 million in 90 days. Avera Health announced… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration to help South Dakotans and local governmental entities recover from property damage sustained during the statewide winter weather and flooding this spring. The request is for FEMA assistance to help with repairs for damage done to both public property as well… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency have made inspections in almost 60 counties and several Indian Reservations following damaging floods and storms in March. FEMA spokesman Brian Hvinden says they got the field work done last week. Hvinden says the next step is up the state and Governor Kristi Noem.… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says the state Division of Criminal Investigation will review an officer-involved shooting outside the Minnehaha County Jail. The review comes at the request of the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say a 44-year-old man was shot and wounded Tuesday afternoon after he charged at… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Ride Line in Aberdeen is offering a new transportation program this summer to assist youth in getting to their activities. Tom Wanttie, Ride Line Manager, explains the program. He said those wanting rides need to contact Ride Line at least 24 hours in advance. Wanttie said the new program is a… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA News) – This snow event dumped about 12 inches from Deadwood to Hill City, Rockerville and Custer, according to meteorologist John Chamberlain a the National Weather Service Office Rapid City. Chamberlain said this snow will change over to rain before it ends. The cooler temps may not be ideal tourist weather… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has introduced a bill that he says would close a loop hole in the “Gun-Free Schools Zones Act.” Rounds says the change is needed due to the addition of constitutional, or open carry laws in South Dakota. Rounds says it would revert federal law. The open… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Under a bill passed by this year’s legislature, South Dakota universities will have to provide spaces and protections for free speech. The bill (HB1087) says the Board of Regents must encourage “the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.” University of South Dakota… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved an electric rate hike for Otter Tail Power Company but was less than the company requested. Commissioner Kristie Fiegen says they weren’t convinced with what the company wanted. Fiegen says they don’t just average between the company request and the staff suggestions. Fiegen says… Read more »
