PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission decided to close the docket on LTD Broadband, a Minnesota company that had been seeking designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier so they could get federal funding for broadband expansions. Commissioner Kristie Fiegen said its not the final door for LTD. Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says they… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Aberdeen Public School District enrollment is down by about 100 students. That’s as of the official enrollment count at the end of September, according to a report by Superintendent Becky Guffin, who provided an update Tuesday to the Aberdeen School Board. According to her report, fall enrollment taken at the end… Read more »

CANTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Legislative candidates are making the final push to election day by reaching out to voters in their district. District 16 Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says he is getting feedback. Bolin says he has a record to run on. Bolin says financial issues could be a problem for the next session. Bolin, a… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Following a pump pressure test that went wrong in August, the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is on track to soon have more water capacity. Executive Director Troy Larson says they have made repairs to the pump. Larson says they are still waiting on some control parts. Larson says this well should… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Low levels on the Mississippi River have led to problems with commodity movements as barge traffic slows to a crawl. The Missouri River won’t be much help according to John Remus, Chief of the Missouri River Basin Water Management Office in Omaha. Remus says the Corps has minimal options for flow control on… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Wednesday, October 12, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 1st Ave NE from Penn Street to Dakota Street The road is expected to remain closed all day; motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Severe to extreme drought conditions are expected to continue across much of the region into winter. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says there are a few benefits to the dry weather. Todey says the soil continues to dry out deeper. Todey says there are a number of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- This is National Fire Prevention Week. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ian Paul says smoke detectors are a critical piece of fire safety. Paul says fire extinguishers are another important tool for fire safety. This year’s designation marks the 100th anniversary of National Fire Prevention Week™ and the theme is “Fire won’t wait.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Committee is holding their 10th annual Hat & Mitten Drive for elementary school children. The drive will run from October 13 through December 12, at which time the items will be distributed to public and private schools in Aberdeen. New this year is the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Brown County Farm Bureau members will be delivering lunches to farmers working in the fields on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 11-1 p.m. as part of their annual Feed the Farmer campaign. The sack lunches will be delivered in the Brown County area to thank farmers for what they do to feed… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- There are still many questions about Governor Kristi Noem’s proposal to cut the states four and a half percent sales tax on groceries. Yankton City Finance Officer Al Viereck says they haven’t seen any details yet. Viereck says the city gets a lot of its sales tax revenue from food sales. Viereck says… Read more »

LESTERVILLE, S.D.(WNAX)- Heavy damage was reported in an early morning fire in Lesterville. Fire Chief Paul Scherschligt says they were called about 4AM to Trev’s Corner Bar. Scherschligt says they worked to contain the fire. The building is about two feet from adjoining structures. Tabor and Yankton Fire Departments also assisted in the response.

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The next step in the development of the early childhood learning center in Yankton is finding a location for it. Yankton School District Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they are narrowing the possibilities. Kindle says they need a good sized location. Kindle says they have had confidential negotiations on the final two locations. The… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has been busy this year keeping up with projects and has more planned for 2023.  Adam Kulesa is Planning and Development Administrator for the Department and says plans are in the works to continue improvements at Bush’s Landing on the east side of Lake Oahe.… Read more »