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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Hearings are scheduled in Congress this week in follow ups to the release of the Mueller Report. Attorney General William Barr was scheduled to appear in front of the committees, although there are some questions if he will show up. South Dakota Senator John Thune says its time to move on.… Read more »
ARLINGTON, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash that occurred west of Arlington. Names of the deceased and the other person involved are not being released at this time pending notification of family members. A 2017 Ford F-350 pickup was westbound on U.S. Highway 14 when the vehicle crossed… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Teenage drivers in South Dakota have through Tuesday (April 30) to take an online driving safety quiz to earn the chance to win $20,000. South Dakota Office of Highway Safety director Lee Axdahl says his office has again teamed up with the South Dakota Broadcasters Association for the “Lesson Learned”… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The first day to sign up for summer programs through the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is Tuesday, April 30. Gene Morsching Recreation Supertintendent, said there are a several options when it comes to signing up. Morsching said that signing up early helps individuals who have already have summer plans to… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Sales tax trends in South Dakota have fallen below projections for the first three months of the calendar year. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says she doesn’t like to see that. Hunhoff says they are looking for another strong year for tourism. Hunhoff says they try take a longer view of… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Snow, wind, rain and ice caused extensive damage to the rural electric system of Sioux Valley Energy. Spokesperson Carrie Vugteveen says they have some preliminary estimates. Vugteveen says almost half of their customers were in the dark at some point. Vugteveen says permanent repairs will take some time. Vugteveen says crews… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce has released the following information: “We have received a number of emails and/or calls alerting us of a suspicious email that is coming from the UPS Store #7030 regarding an incorrect address on a package coming from the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce. This… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The creation of a community college in Sioux Falls was questioned by legislators on the Government Operations and Audit Committee this week. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring told the committee of the changes being made at the former University Center. Carmen Simone is the Executive Director of the new… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. until sunset on Saturday, April 27, 2019, to honor the life of Dwain Hudson, a volunteer firefighter who lost his life while responding to a wildfire. Hudson was a volunteer firefighter with the… Read more »
UPDATE: Due to the weather, outdoor projects included with the event will no longer be taking place. This has changed site locations, and potentially some projects. All activities will be indoors. Some athletes from projects that were cancelled have also been redistributed to other projects. The larger number of athletes on indoor projects may result… Read more »
LAKE POINSETT, S.D. (KXLG) – As of Friday morning water elevations continue to slowly rise at Lake Poinsett says Hamlin County Emergency Management Director Dave Schaefer. He says that nearly a half foot of water has over topped both U.S. Highway 81 and South Dakota Highway 28 adjacent to the lake. He cautions motorists to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The number of measles cases in the U.S. this year is approaching levels not seen in 25 years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says this year’s total is well over 600 cases. The vast majority have been in New York, in populations who typically don’t vaccinate. South Dakota… Read more »
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator John Thune made stops at businesses in North Sioux City and talked about disaster aid being held up in Congress. He says there is some irony there with a number of Senators running for President being in Iowa. Thune says the disaster bill should be at… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Three people have been stabbed at a home in Sioux Falls. Officers were called to the house about 2 a.m. Thursday where they found three people with stab wounds. They were rushed to hospitals and are expected to be OK. Police say two people who knew each other got into… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Tuesday marks the final day of the month and another deadline. This time, however, it’s not a license plate renewal. Sheila Enderson, Brown County Treasurer, said April is the deadline for the first installment of real estate taxes. She said there is also another way to pay.
