COLORADO(WNAX)- A long cool spring is looming in front of us if the forecasts follow through. Becky Bollinger, assistant Colorado State Climatologist moderated this months Northcentral Region Climate update. She says March temperatures could trend below normal. Bollinger says much of the region could see more rain and snow in March. Bollinger says the temperature… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The need for food continues to rise. Stacey Andernacht with Feeding South Dakota says they felt the demand last year. Andernacht says they are still feeling the impacts of the pandemic. Andernacht says they are seeing more people month to month. Andernacht says the elimination of free lunches in schools is also driving… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Various tax cut bills are starting to work their way through the South Dakota legislative process. A bill to cut the sales tax on food by two percent was killed in the House Appropriations Committee this week. Sponsor, Representative Oren Lesmeister of Parade said it was  an option bill. HB1075 is the bill… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(WNAX)- Legislators are making plans to use unallocated federal pandemic funds. Senator Helene Duhamel of Rapid City says there are some long term needs to be met. Duhamel says the water demand is rising across the state. Duhamel says water projects have been badly underfunded. The Joint Committee on Appropriations will have to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The precautionary “Boil Water Advisory” issued to the City of Aberdeen water system on February 18th, is hereby rescinded.  Bacteriological test results indicate that E. coli and other coliform bacteria are not present in the system. The City regrets any inconvenience this event has caused and appreciate the patience of those affected.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen announces a precautionary boil water advisory to customers served water by the Aberdeen Public Works Department. Because of a water main break on a large diameter water pipeline, a boil water advisory has been issued.  The location of the break has been identified and work is underway to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to a Water Main Break on the east side of town there is low water pressure. The Public Works Department is looking for the source of the issue and will keep everyone updated as soon as we have more information.

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are taking a four day weekend and will pick up the session again on Tuesday. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre says it was a notable week. Mortenson says sales taxes continue to grow. Mortenson says they went above and beyond the revenues the Governor set in her budget.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the President’s Day holiday on Monday February 20, 2023, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8:00 AM, Tuesday.  Both Monday’s and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday.  Recycling remaining… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Friday, February 17, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: Intersection of South Washington Street and 8th Ave SE The road is expected to remain closed all day; motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The South Dakota Senate Commerce Committee heard testimony on HB1133.  HB1133 deals with the definition of a commodity. After hearing testimonies both for & against the bill, legislators on the committee offered their comments on the bill. Senator Majority Leader Casey Crabtree of Madison motioned to send it to the 41st day.  Crabtree… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The gas appliance debate came to the floor of the South Dakota House yesterday. Social media has been aflame with worries about gas stoves and other appliances being banned. Representative Ben Khromer of Mitchell is the prime sponsor. Representative Linda Duba of Sioux Falls says its another case of the legislature overruling local… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate Transportation Committee heard a bill Wednesday that would add more definition to the allowed uses of state airplanes. The bills sponsor was Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls. The bill grew out of an ethics investigation into the use of state airplanes by Governor Kristi Noem. Lake Area Technical… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would restrict the use of state dollars and facilities in hosting lewd and lascivious programs was up for debate on the House floor Wednesday. Sponsor, Representative Chris Karr of Sioux Falls said it’s not a proper use of state tax dollars. The issue grew out of a student sponsored drag… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- So called vehicle bills are starting to appear in the South Dakota legislative session. The House Majority Leader introduced one such bill in the State Affairs Committee Wednesday. Mortenson says he hopes to have more public debate when the bills are written. House Minority Leader Oren Lesmeister of Parade had a question. The… Read more »