ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, August 3rd 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 the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota voters will have a third choice for Governor on the November ballot. Tracey Quint of Sioux Falls is running on the Libertarian ticket. She says her interest in politics has evolved. Quint says she wants to reflect Midwest values. Quint says as Governor, she would favor minimal government interference in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Board of Regents has unanimously approved an expanded alcohol sales policy for all regental universities, including Northern State University. The new policy, which will be in effect at the start of the 2022-23 school year, allows universities to expand alcohol sales to general admission areas of athletic events.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7:00am on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for a water main repair: 9th Avenue NE & North Penn Street Both North/South and East/West traffic will be impacted, motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed. The intersection is… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, water will be off in the following areas to repair a water main: North Penn Street from 8th Ave NE to 10th Ave NE The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A shortage of cement could have an impact on highway construction in South Dakota. State Department of Transportation Operations Manager Craig Smith told the Transportation Board at their meeting last week what they are hearing. Smith says they aren’t yet sure how the cement will be allocated. Smith says there are some supply… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Medical providers may have to call in lawyers if they have a patient with a troubled pregnancy and delivery. Hannah Haksgaard, a professor at the Knutson School of Law at the University of South Dakota, says the state’s trigger law has many restrictions. Haksgaard says doctors and the hospitals they work with will… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The 82nd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally officially begins on Friday and Sturgis Police are gearing up for this year’s event. Police Chief Geody VanDewater says traffic is starting to pick up and all traffic signals and stop signs have been placed. VanDewater says patience during rally week is a must. The city of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, Aberdeeen City Manager Joseph Gaa discuss the upcoming budget fro FY2023. Gaa talks about this process takes months to get done. Gaa talks about the theme for the upcoming budget. Gaa next talks about the revenue coming from property taxes. Gaa talks revenue coming from sales taxes. One reason the… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While talk of a national recession swirls, the economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to grow. Creighton University professor Ernie Goss says his latest survey shows the positive results. Goss says jobs are still widely available. Goss says inflation is still high, but seems to be moderating a bit. Goss… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- While much of the state has seen hot and dry conditions this summer, some lakes in northeast South Dakota continue to rise, causing problems for farms, roads and homes. Jay Gilbertson, manager of the East Dakota Water Development District, says they have been working with officials in Day County dealing with the high… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- National Night Out 2022 will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Melgaard Park from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(CBSNews Radio)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she would be interested in running for President in 2024 under the right circumstances. Appearing on “The Takeout with Major Garrett” on CBS News Radio, Noem said she wouldn’t rule it out. Noem says she thinks former President Trump will be a candidate again. Noem has… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KCCR)- Pierre-based BankWest is making a donation of 250-thousand dollars to the Dakota Event Complex or the DEX, to be built on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron.  BankWest President Charles Burke the Third says reflects BankWest’s long standing tradition of supporting South Dakota’s Ag Industry. The DEX will replace the Open Class… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- There will be students back on campus at USD in Vermillion this week. Law School Dean Neil Fulton says its orientation time for incoming students. Fulton says they help students start their law school routines. Fulton says their graduating students are having success in landing jobs. Fulton says about half the incoming class… Read more »