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ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- The Aberdeen Aquatics Center opens for the season on June 5. Season passes are available for purchase in advance at the aquatics center Saturday, June 3 from 1-5 p.m. Staff are available to help with pass purchases, updated photos and printing cards in advance of opening day. The aquatics center is open Monday through… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- As part of the debt deal worked out between House republicans and President Biden some federal spending will be limited over the next few years. South Dakota Senator John Thune says there are some roll backs. Thune says the agreement calls for increases in the defense budget. Thune says its difficult to get… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The U.S. Congress this week passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act on a bipartisan vote to avoid a default of the country’s debt. Congressman Dusty Johnson was a main contributor in the negotiations of the act. Johnson comment on how important it was to avoid the default. Johnson addressed the issue of work requirements… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson on Friday fielded questions from members of Boys State. Before taking questions the Congressman acknowledges how much he enjoys going to this event. First question given to him was by his son Max who asked him about the Fiscal Responsibility Act that cleared Congress this week. Johnson was asked about… Read more »
(Dakota Broadcasting News – ABERDEEN, S.D.) The 7th Avenue Starbucks in Aberdeen has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board seeking to unionize the store. According to a press release from Starbucks Workers United, this is the first Starbucks store in the state of South Dakota to file for unionization. “I’m just a… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2023-08, which declares a disaster in counties impacted by spring flooding that occurred April 9 through May 5, 2023. The order declares a disaster to exist in the counties of Brown, Clark, Codington, Day, Faulk, Grant, Hand, Marshall, Potter, and Roberts, as well… Read more »
BRITTON, S.D. (KELOLAND) — A bear has made its way to Marshall County. The South Dakota Highway Patrol posted pictures on Facebook of the bear in a field near Britton. It isn’t the first time a bear has been spotted across the state this time of year.
PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- Enrollment for South Dakota’s Medicaid expansion officially begins July first, but the South Dakota Department of Social Services is now allowing applications for potential participants. In November of last year, South Dakota voters approved Constitutional Amendment D, expanding Medicaid in the state. Erik Nelson is Advocacy Director for AARP South Dakota. They were… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Brandon Henman, Assistant Coach for the Watertown Lakers Girls U14 team, was leaving a hockey game when he witnessed a vehicle swerving. What he did next could have saved many lives and awarded him the Superintendent Performance Award. Henman walks us through what happened. At this point, dispatch is telling Henman not to… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Some veteran teachers are upset, but a signing bonus for new teachers seems to be working. The Sioux Falls School District is offering bonuses of up to 10-thousand dollars for new teachers signing on for Special Education duties. Veteran Special Ed teachers spoke against the bonuses, but District Human Resources Director Becky… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The official groundbreaking was held Wednesday for the new Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health facility in Yankton. Executive Director Dr. Tom Stanage says it’s a major move. Stanage says it will expand and improve mental health services in the region and the state. Stanage says they will be able to work better with… Read more »
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The mother of two boys injured in a home explosion southeast of Fort Pierre last week says the boys are making positive progress. On their CaringBridge page, Kelsey Hupp said 5 year old Myles has been “very alert.” She said doctors were going to switch up some medications, hopefully allowing them to… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the Mid America region continues to grow, but slowly. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss compiles the monthly survey. Goss says companies are still looking for and hiring workers. Goss says inflation continues to be noticeable. The Mid America region extends from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas.
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Girls State is underway on the USD campus in Vermillion. Director Tiffany Newman says they have a good turnout this year. Newman says the momentum builds through the week. Newman says the delegates learn from listening to office holders. Governor Kristi Noem and the state’s Congressional delegation are also scheduled to speak to… Read more »
LESTERVILLE, S.D.(WNAX)- The impending construction of carbon dioxide pipelines across counties in eastern South Dakota has created some issues with landowners. Representative Julie Auch of Lesterville says property rights have been diluted. Auch says its not necessarily about the pipelines. Auch says the ethanol industry would survive without the CO2 pipelines. Auch has been taking… Read more »
