SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Last week the Governor’s Office of Economic Development released over $32-million in grants to expand broadband service. Leap Communiciations will be doing some of the work. Company Co-owner Tyler DeNui(duh-NIE) says it’s a real life changer for those who are connected. DeNui’s company will be upgrading service to the area west and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Many emergency services across South Dakota are having budget and volunteer problems. Custer County Commission Chairman Jim Lintz appeared in front of the Game, Fish and Parks Commission Thursday with a familiar complaint. Lintz says the costs to the county are rising. Lintz says the Game, Fish and Parks Department is not paying… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It’s the “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive…and you can help. The National Association of Letter Carriers will collect food donations as they deliver mail this Saturday. Stacy Andernacht(AND-er-nahkt) of Feeding South Dakota says it’s critical to the agency’s efforts to help feed those in need. Place non-perishable food items near your mailbox… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Cassie Nagel started her new job as Executive Director of the River City Domestic Violence Center in Yankton last week. She says domestic violence can and does have a deep impact on kids. Nagel says they need to move from only reaction to prevention. Nagel says the cycle of domestic violence can move… Read more »

REDFIELD, S.D.(Press Release) – A Watertown, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died Saturday evening in a one-vehicle crash north of Redfield, S.D. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2023 Toyota Camry was traveling south on U.S. Highway 281 near mile marker 154 when the vehicle crossed two lanes, entered the east… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 8:00am on Monday, May 8th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for new sewer line into street: Willow Dr. from Cedar Dr. to 5th St. N. The road will be closed until 7pm Monday, May 8th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Presentation College final Commencement is set for Saturday, May 6th at the Stode Center beginning at 11am.  There will be a Commencement Mass prior to it at 9am at the Chapel. Dress Rehearsal & Award Ceremony will take at the Strode Center on Friday, May 5th.  The ceremony will be at 10am followed… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Around 10pm on May 4, 2023; The Aberdeen Police Department received several calls in reference to a Social Media post in reference to threats of a school shooting to occur on May 5th. These calls are in reference to a photo that has been circulated on Social Media. The investigation is still… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Social Services will soon be issuing grants for new and expanded childcare facilities. Department Secretary Matt Althoff told the interim Appropriations Committee this week they have been going through the applications. Althoff says they will use “American Rescue Plan” dollars for the grants. Althoff says the grants will… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Reserve Board raised the prime interest rate another quarter point this week, moving it to five-point two five percent. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says the increase was expected. Adam says the impacts from the rate hikes takes some time to take effect. The higher interest rates slow loan… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- There are several bills circulating in Congress that would either restrict or ban the use of Tik Tok in the US. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says Tik Tok users can’t protect their privacy. Rounds says all the information on Tik Tok ends up in one place. Rounds says the Chinese have reasons… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University alumna Nichole Bowman, winner of a prestigious national teaching award, will deliver the commencement address at Northern’s 2023 Spring Commencement. The ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023, in the NSU Barnett Center. Bowman, who teaches math at T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre, was… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- May is “National Stroke Month”, designated to bring awareness to risk factors and reactions to strokes. Dr D.J. Sandhu(Sand-hue) with Sanford Health in Sioux Falls is a stroke specialist and says quick reaction to a possible stoke is critical. Sandhu says risk factors are similar to those of heart attacks. Sandhu says… Read more »

MARION, S.D.(WNAX)- Growth in electric demand is forcing suppliers to ramp up their expansion plans. Brad Schardin, Manager of Southeastern Electric, based in Marion, says they are trying to stay ahead of that demand. Schardin says they are working with multi year construction plans. While there is a heavy demand for power in the summer… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Milbank will mark Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, May 6, celebrating Hispanic Culture from 2 to 8:30 p.m. at Lake Farley Park. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event and will feature arts, music, many vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, a mechanical bull, games, and dancing. The Mariachi Los Rancheros… Read more »