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YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents are holding their summer retreat at Lewis & Clark Resort west of Yankton. Regents President Pam Roberts says it gives them more time for discussions. Roberts says one issue they are working on is how best to spend their state funding. Roberts says they were able to… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Electric utilities are anticipating increasing power demands as more electric vehicles hit the road. Tom Glanzer with Northwestern Energy says it will be closing in on us. Glanzer says they will be installing more electric vehicle charging points. Glanzer says they are planning more charging ports in homes too. Some neighborhoods may need… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Runoff into the Missouri River has increased due to above average rainfall in June and July but the river and most of its reservoirs continue below average. Ryan Larson with the U-S Army Corps of Engineers says the rains have led them to bump up forecasted runoff for the year. Larson says the… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Sheriff Brad Howell was in front of the Codington County Commissioners this week to see final approval on new door locks and a panic button for the Codington County Detention Center. Sheriff Howell explains. Commissioner Lee Gabel added some clarification comments. As mentioned, the project was already budgeted and was approved unanimously.
SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Voters in Kansas this week rejected a constitutional amendment that would have placed severe restrictions on the ability of people to seek out abortion services. That caught the attention of Rick Weiland with the group “Dakotans for Health” that is planning an abortion rights amendment petition drive in South Dakota. Weiland says the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 21 of her fellow Republican Governors issued the following joint statement opposing the Democrats’ Spending Bill: “The Democrats’ solution to 40-year high inflation is passing another reckless tax and spending spree to the tune of $740 billion, affecting Americans in every tax bracket. While denying recession, Democrats… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until midnight tonight in honor of U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski of Indiana who died Wednesday in a vehicle crash. “Jackie Walorski spent her whole life investing in people. She was a remarkable gift to me as a… Read more »
PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA(Press Release) – On Wednesday, the Kristi for Governor campaign launched JamieandJoe.com, a website that shows how closely Representative Jamie Smith aligns with President Joe Biden and how out of touch he is with South Dakota values. The website quotes Rep. Jamie Smith on his admiration for President Biden: “We desperately need a… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Enplanement numbers at Pierre Regional Airport continue to grow month to month. July numbers were released Tuesday night during the Pierre City Commission meeting. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says he appreciates the people of central South Dakota putting trust in not only Pierre Regional Airport, but Essential Air… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The application and approval process for Summit Carbon Solutions proposed carbon dioxide pipeline will apparently stretch on. South Dakota Public Utilities Chairman Chris Nelson says there is no deadline for the pipeline company to submit their information. Nelson says they are watching as more information is delivered to them. Summit Carbon Solutions is… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a plan from Northwestern Energy to change their corporate structure. Northwestern Company Secretary Tim Olson says they are separating some of their operations. Olson says there will be no changes apparent to their customers. Commissioner Kristie Fiegen says it is a positive move. The commission voted… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- At this week’s City Council meeting, up for approval was choosing a “Construction Manager at Risk” (CMAR) Public Works Director Heath VonEye starts off the discussion. VonEye goes over the proposals received. Councilman Tupper mentions RJM was “heavily vetted in this process; they definitely stood up and above the rest.” Councilman Paulsen had… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The joint convention of the Associated School Boards and the School Administrators of South Dakota will be held in Sioux Falls this week. School Boards Executive Director Wade Pogany says it’s a good time for educators and administrators to catch up. Pogany says there is a lot of conversations about student well… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- State transportation officials are beginning to look at rolling out sections of a recharging network for electric vehicles. Mike Behm, Director of Planning and Engineering says the focus for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure or NEVI Formula is on the state’s interstate system. South Dakota would need 13 charging stations along the interstates… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Napa to Platte rail line in southeast South Dakota has not seen regular rail service since the 1980s and that probably won’t change anytime soon. State Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt says there isn’t much interest from any potential buyers of that state owned line. Jundt says they do get occasional questions… Read more »
