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WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- At last week’s Codington County Commissioner meeting, Sara Foust, the Codington County Community Service Director, shed light on the pressing issue of childcare in the community. With working parents struggling to find affordable and accessible childcare options, the county faces a significant challenge. Foust explains more to the Commissioners. Foust shares some… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council will need to meet in special session Saturday because the threat of rain may postpone Sunday’s inaugural Sturgis TT flat track race. Sturgis Director of Communications of Deb Holland says in their final contract with A.F.T. Events, Monday was designated as rain date should Sunday’s races get rained… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- It’ summer, hot and despite a wet June the danger of fire is high. Patty Cormeir (Core-meyer) Director of the Maine Forest Service talks about the danger of wildfires across the country, including those caused from farm machinery here in South Dakota. Wildfires have consequences that go beyond the threat to people and… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The wildfire prevention campaign was authorized on August 9, 1944, but Smokey the Bear wasn’t revealed to the public until October 10 of that year when artist Albert Staehle (Stay- lee) unveiled his rendition of the character. Vice President of the Ad Council Tracy Danicich (Dan-e-chich) explains: While the character of a bear… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, Aberdeen businessman Jim Thares released a comments in response to Toby Doeden’s take on the Aberdeen City Council passing the first reading of a BID Tax increase. The rate would go up from four to six cents per square foot with $25,000 coming from the city. Thares talks about his stance… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Sunday, August 11th between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM. Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen as well as a high number of the Culex species which… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will be closing daily at 6pm beginning this Monday, August 12th through the remainder of the season, which concludes on Sunday, August 18th at 5pm. For further information, contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Office at (605) 626-7015.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- He started off pursuing a major in engineering. Now, he’s on his way to help solve the problem of the nursing shortage in rural America. Dalten Bremer of Ocheydan, Iowa says he feels called to rural areas like his hometown. Bremer just completed a summer of work at Avera’s Regional Health Center… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Earlier this week, the Aberdeen City Council passed an ordinance raising the BID District Tax from four to six cents per square foot & agreed to budget $25,000 toward them. After passing it Toby Doeden of the Doeden Investment Group released a statement reacting to that being passed. One of the names he… Read more »
MEADE COUNTY(DRGNews)- The first confirmed case of Anthrax in South Dakota this year (2024) has been found in a beef cattle herd in Meade County. State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson says herd vaccination, a quick response and veterinary oversight limited the number of affected animals to one calf in a herd of approximately 60 pairs.… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Codington County Veteran Service Officer Todd Rose provided a monthly update on veterans’ claims and compensation to the County Commissioners, Thursday. There are 165 open working claims, with 82 pending actions from the VA. So far this year, 145 claims have been successfully completed. Hamlin County has 13 open claims, four pending and… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A recent meeting of county commissioners discussed potential salary adjustments for board members. The topic arose during a broader budget review for the upcoming fiscal year. Commissioner Lee Gabel introduced a proposal for a 1% increase. Commissioner Myron Johnson disagrees with the estimated $5,000 on the A/V upgrade as it will create “clutter,”… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release)- On July 8th, the South Dakota Democratic Party Executive Board voted unanimously to oppose Amendment H this fall. Inaccurately referred to as an “open primary,” the language of the measure actually promotes a “top-two primary”. It is, in-part, funded by out-of-state support. The Amendment H campaign misleads South Dakotans through half-truths… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD NewsWatch)- The group fighting against a South Dakota abortion rights amendment now claims that even if Amendment G makes the Nov. 5 ballot, the Secretary of State’s office could announce that “no votes for or against the measure will be counted or have any impact.” South Dakota News Watch reporter Stu Whitney… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D.(Press Release)- Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Daily Information Compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday, Aug 03, 2024, to 6 a.m. Wednesday August 07, 2024 Item Sturgis Rapid City District District Total Last Year to Date DUI Arrests 76 7 83 71 Misd Drug Arrests 145 26 171 118 Felony Drug Arrests 82 19 101 68… Read more »
