YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill dealing with service territories between rural electric co-ops and municipal utilities was delayed several times during this year’s legislative session. With no compromise, lawmakers set up a summer study to look at the issue. Chris Studer, Chief Member & Public Relations Officer for East River Electric says losing service… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered state government offices in 50 counties to be closed all day Friday because of the continuing April snow storm while state government offices in the 16 remaining counties will open either in the morning or afternoon. The openings or closures for state offices were decided… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A snow removal alert has been issued in the City of Aberdeen. • Plowing on POSTED EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTES will begin at 6 AM, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019. • Plowing on NORTH-SOUTH STREETS in Zone 2 and plowing of all streets and avenues in Zone 3 will begin at… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to extreme high winds, Solid Waste crews cannot get to the Landfill safely, therefore Solid Waste collection will be suspended for Thursday April 11, 2019. For those residents that do not receive service this week, please place out for next week’s collection. We apologize for any inconvenience.

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the heavy snow, limited visibility, snow/ice covered roadways, the status of water along the roadways, and damage on some roadways from flooding the Brown County Sheriff has issued a NO TRAVEL advisory for Brown County highways and township roads. State DOT has also issued a NO TRAVEL advisory… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Expect blowing snow to continue throughout the day as a major snow storm moves across the state. Aaron Dorn, Lead Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, said there may even be some thunder and lightning that accompanies the snow. Total accumulations by the time the snow finishes will likely… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Unlike past sessions, South Dakota legislators did not debate any major workforce development proposals this year. Dave Owen, President of the state Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says the problem has not been solved. Owen says there are some big questions to answer. Owen says businesses need people with more than… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – This was the first legislative session for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem following her election last November.  It can take some adjustments. Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton gives the Governor high marks. Kennedy, assistant minority leader, says their caucus met with the Governor on the final day of this year’s session.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has closed state offices in most state counties for a second day as blizzard conditions crippled travel. Noem on Thursday added two more counties to the closure list, shuttering 54 of South Dakota’s 66 counties. Only essential personnel were told to report to work in those… Read more »

BRYANT, S.D. (WNAX) – One of the holdups to Congressional Democrats agreeing on ratification of the USMCA trade agreement is labor concerns with Mexico. Mexico’s President pledged to make sure their Senate overhauls labor laws to enforce workforce standards. South Dakota Corn Grower’s Association President Doug Noem (of Bryant) is hoping that’s the opening that’s… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – SkyWest has signed a 10 year lease agreement with the Pierre Regional Airport. Airport manager Mike Isaacs told the city commission at Tuesday night’s meeting, SkyWest’s monthly terminal rental comes to about $5,000. Isaacs says there are also some additional fees, which are typical in airport lease agreements. SkyWest, flying as… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota legislature agreed on a two and a half percent increase in state aid to schools this fall. Vermillion Public School Superintendent Damon Alvey says they appreciate what they can get. Schools have to stay within the accountability rules for teacher pay. Alvey says the state aid increase puts… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be distributing the 2019 Summer Brochure to Aberdeen residents on Sunday, April 14, 2019, in the Aberdeen American News.  The “new look” redesigned brochure is also available at the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Office, 225 Third Avenue Southeast and on line… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to severe weather, the Northern State University campus will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, and reopen at 10 a.m. Friday, April 12. There will be no classes and no campus activities, and all offices will be closed during this time. NSU Theater’s performances of “Fun Home” will… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Officials with the South Dakota Departments of Transportation and Public Safety are closing Interstate 29 from Brookings to the North Dakota border at 1 p.m. CDT today (April 10) and I-29 from Sioux Falls to Brookings will likely be closed later this afternoon, depending how quickly weather and road conditions deteriorate. Drivers… Read more »