WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- During their work session, a secondary discussion item for the City Council involved the Parks and Recreation Board ordinance. City Manager Amanda Mack explains some background. Mayor Ried Holien elaborated on his thoughts on digging further into the boards. Councilman Paulsen asked whether they operate under a budget and if it is the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council held a work session to discuss the budget for the year 2023. City Manager Joseph Gaa talks about the revenues & expenses for the 1st half of 2022. Aberdeen Finance Director Jordan McQuillen compares sales tax coming in this year to 2021. Gaa talks about some… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Hot, dry weather and increased demand is pushing the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System to speed up their expansion plans. Executive Director Troy Larson says they are moving ahead with their plans to add more water treatment capacity. Larson says the demand for water is rising faster than they expected. The current… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation held a number of public hearings earlier this summer on the STIP, or “Surface Transportation Improvement Plan.” That is the construction strategy over the next five to ten years. Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt says they hope to have their plans before the Transportation Commission later this… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A summer study committee of the South Dakota legislature looking at jail options for counties will be on the road this month. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says Clay County would be a good place to start. The Clay County Commission voted to authorize a forty-two million dollar bond issue for a new… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Dropping flood storage in the big Missouri River reservoirs may lead to higher flows from Gavins Point Dam, at least for a few more weeks. Mike Swenson with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says flood storage continues to fall. Swenson says Lake Oahe is expected to continue to drop. The other big… Read more »

ABERDEE N, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, August 9th between the hours of 8:30 pm and 1:00 am.  West Nile Virus has been identified in Aberdeen and city officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.  You can reduce… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – At the Rally Saturday, the annual Mayor’s Ride left Sturgis en route to a day’s worth of activities around the Black Hills. The ride this year stops at Mount Rushmore Monument for a break and photo with the memorial in the background and concludes at the State Game Lodge in Custer State… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Please note the following hours of operation at Wylie Park for August and September. August Hours: Brown County Fair Week: (Gift Shop, Concession Stands and Rides) August 15 – August 21 (Monday – Sunday): Hours of Operation – 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Campground: Hours of Operation – 8:00 am – 10:00… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota’s farm real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, increased from 2021, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farm real estate value for 2022 averaged $2,600 per acre, up $410 per acre (19%) from last year. Cropland value increased… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The Department of Social Services (DSS) is planning several opportunities for child care providers, community members, and families to give their input on how one-time funding for South Dakota’s child care system is spent. Listening sessions will be held for childcare providers and the general public in Sioux Falls, Aberdeen and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, water will be off in the following areas to repair a water main: 1st Ave NW from Main Street to North 2nd Street And North 1st Street from 1st Ave NW to 3rd Ave NW  The Public Works Department suggests… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- With budgets getting written and taxes dollars adding up, Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender is starting to see next year’s financial picture for the city. Allender says expect inflation to be visible in the city budget. Allender also said workforce issues have been hitting municipal governments hard. But Allender says there have… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Runoff into the Missouri River system improved slightly in July. Ryan Larsen with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha has the numbers. Larsen says the runoff came from above normal rain in parts of the basin. Larsen says soil moisture levels continue to drop. Releases from Gavins Point Dam are at twenty five… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The Supreme Court’s abortion decision will have wide reaching repercussions, for people of all backgrounds. Steph Viera is the social media manager for NDN Collective, who hears echoes of colonialism in the decision. Viera says the overturn of Roe V. Wade impacts the outlook for many communities. For example, South Dakota Gov.… Read more »