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 »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for sewer work:  14th Avenue SE from South State Street to South Lloyd Street Work is expected to last all day.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes.

PIERRE,S.D. (KCCR) — Circuit Judge Patricia DeVaney is now officially South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Patricia DeVaney. An Investiture ceremony appointing DeVaney as the 52nd Justice of South Dakota’s High Court was held Thursday in the State Capitol Rotunda in Pierre. Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson welcomed DeVaney to the elite group. “Today we… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – This weekend’s Memorial Day holiday is expected to see a record number of travelers, that according to Marilyn Buskohl of AAA South Dakota. She says there are a couple of reasons for the boost in numbers. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety urges drivers to be safe.  This year’s Memorial… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Danger von Dempsey’s Pizza and Brewhaus has opened for business in Aberdeen. It took a while for the business (located right next to The Zoo on S. Main St.) to open, but patrons flocked in when the doors opened on Wednesday and things have gone well, according to Owner Sean Dempsey.… Read more »

AVON, S.D. (WNAX) – More members have been added to the Special Education Summer study committee, including Avon Superintendent Tom Culver. He says schools need help providing the best education to those students. Culver says school districts have little control over the costs of special education. Culver says they are now relying on the state… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The Senate Ag Committee held a hearing this week focused on climate change. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings (of Sioux Falls) shared a white paper with the panel on ethanol and renewable fuels benefiting climate change. He says Congress has an opportunity to give farmers an incentive to… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Legislators questioned officials from the University of South Dakota about a plan to change the University Center in Sioux Falls into a community college. Most members of the Joint Appropriations Committee were critical about the process used to make the change and the lack of information. USD President Sheila Gestring says… Read more »

WASHINGTON, S.D. (KCCR) – The U.S. Senate approved legislation Thursday aimed to clamp down on so-called robo-calls. The calls are initiated by scammers and criminals who are looking to defraud those who receive the calls. South Dakota Senator John Thune co-sponsored the bi-partisan measure with Democratic colleague Senator Ed Markley of Massachusetts. Thune says the… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA News) – Pennington County Commissioners this week approved a Keystone XL pipeline haul road agreement between TC Energy, formerly known as TransCanada, and Pennington County. This item has been before the commission previously, as specifics to the agreement were being worked out. Highway Superintendent Joe Miller explained the negotiations were between… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (By Sgt. Dustin Jordan, SDNG Public Affairs Office) – The South Dakota National Guard broke ground, May 22, on a new $20 million Army Aviation Readiness Center, which will enhance training and readiness for National Guard forces for decades to come. The 58,714 square foot readiness center will be adjacent to the… Read more »