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ABERDEEN, S.D.(KCCR)- The National Weather Service has just issued a Blizzard Warning for Brown County through noon Friday. Meteorologist Kari Fleegle at the Weather Service’s Aberdeen Bureau: The storm has already dropped some impressive snow fall totals with more to be added. As of Thursday 6.9 inches of snow have fallen at the Aberdeen Airport… Read more »
VIVIAN, S.D.(KCCR)- A Hughes County resident was one of many who thought they could make it. He’s been stuck at the Coffee Cup Truck Stop near Vivian for two days. The man, who agree to talk but asked not to be identified says he was part of a convoy that attempted to leave Fort Pierre… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The winter storm that started moving into South Dakota on Monday (Dec. 12, 2022) is still causing hazardous conditions– especially in the central and western parts of the state. Department of Public Safety Secretary Craig Price says while inconvenient, the no travel advisories and interstate closures are meant to keep people safe. Price… Read more »
WINNER, S.D.(WNAX)- Governor Kristi Noem has announced proposed legislation to restrict foreigners from buying farmland in the state. The plan would create a new board, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States – South Dakota, which will investigate proposed purchases of ag land by foreign interests. One of the prime sponsors will be… Read more »
LESTERVILLE, S.D.(WNAX)- Most incoming South Dakota legislators experienced the Governors budget speech then several days of orientation last week and got their committee assignments. District 18 Representative-elect Julie Auch of Lesterville says she got one of the committees she requested. Auch says they got some homework assignments during orientation. Auch, a republican, says she hasn’t… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- This fall was the first season that alcohol sales were allowed at sporting events on South Dakota university campuses. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says most schools added them to their events. Maher says they have had positive reports. Maher says the universities reported increased attendance. The Board of Regents approved the alcohol… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- When Governor Kristi Noem delivered her budget address, it was a high-level overview of her spending priorities for the next eighteen months. Legislators are now digging through the details. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, says a plan to help private companies with family leave programs is something new.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a pre-legislative luncheon on Thursday, January 5, 2023, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The luncheon will be held in the Kessler’s Champions Club room inside the Barnett Center on the NSU campus. Cost is $40 for Chamber members and $50 for… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A winter storm is causing event cancellations, weather advisories and road closures again Wednesday across South Dakota. Governor Kristi Noem is asking people to stay home and continue to be patient. She says her team is monitoring conditions and will open and close roads accordingly. While many state government executive branch offices were… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune took part in a hearing of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband entitled, “Ensuring Solutions to Meet America’s Broadband Needs.” During the hearing, Thune talked about his nationwide broadband oversight effort that will hold agencies accountable. Thune says the funds are too widely spread out. Thune says… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- President Biden signed the “Respect for Marriage Act” in a Whitehouse ceremony Tuesday. The Respect for Marriage Act overturns the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, which prohibited the federal government from recognizing marriages that were not between a man and a woman. It also requires states to recognize any valid marriage performed in… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,115. The state had 923 new cases and 1,041 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 649. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Aberdeen-area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message to children around the world: God loves you, and you’re not forgotten! Thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse by packing shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies, and hygiene items.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the City of Aberdeen announced that starting in January, SkyWest will be resuming the two flight per day to & from the Aberdeen Airport to Minneapolis. City Manager Joe Gaa explain how this all came about. Gaa talks about Skywest informing them that they would now have the manpower needed starting… Read more »
PARKER, S.D.(WNAX)- Projections of rising enrollment was a driver behind a bond issue for the Parker School District. Voters last month approved a four million dollar bond issue for school building upgrades and expansions. Superintendent Donavon Deboer says they have seen steady enrollment increases. Deboer says they see the population growing out from the Sioux… Read more »
