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PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators heard from Corrections Department Secretary Kellie Wasko on the condition of prisons and what is in a consultant’s report. Wasko told the Government Operations and Audit Committee that the report found many managers held multiple jobs. Wasko says the management structure was not effective or efficient. Wasko says they are… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While South Dakota state employees will get a six percent raise on July first, there are still hundreds of open state jobs. Eric Olilla, Executive Director of the South Dakota State Employees Organization, says even with the raise many state workers trail those in the private sector. Olilla says some state jobs are… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Damages are still being totaled from last week’s windstorms and tornadoes across the region. Rod Nohr with Nohr-Wortmann Engineering of Yankton says he has been called to dozens of ag and industrial sites. Nohr says they are tracking damage from two days of storms. Nohr says they are finding that a lot of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday various candidates for different seats in the city, council, & legislative seats commented on the summer study & legislative task force dealing with regional jails, especially for the one here in Brown County. Andy Schaunaman, who’s running for the city council for the Northeast District comments about big an issue this… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Storybook Land opens in full on May 27, the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. While the park has been open for walk-through and play since April 22, the rides and concessions will open starting at 10 a.m. May 27. Storybook Land is open daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Memorial Day weekend… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- AARP-South Dakota has a campaign underway to encourage more, older voters to take part in the June primary. State Director Erik Gaikowski says they want to see more participation. Gaikowski says they are directing people to their website for election information. While there are candidates running for US Senate, House and Governor which… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday June 3rd, it is National Donut Day and Safe Harbor of Aberdeen is doing a fundraiser in conjunction with it. Executive Director Gina Karst explains how Safe Harbor 1st got involved with it. Karst encourage everyone to order donuts in advance. Karst tells everyone where to pick up the donuts on… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) — Meade County residents are being asked to weigh in on the development of the county’s next comprehensive plan. Last night in Piedmont was the first of four community meetings being held for citizens to get information about the comprehensive plan, which covers the future growth and development of Meade County. Black Hills… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton has a new Fire Chief. The city sent out a tweet Tuesday saying Tim Linke, with the Lincoln Nebraska Fire Department would be the new Chief. Linke says he was impressed with the standing of the Yankton Fire Department. Linke, who is a Division Chief of Training with the Lincoln Fire Department,… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature this year added extra money to the Board of Regents budget to allow them to give their employees a six percent raise without raising tuition. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says the increase came with other extra funding. The Regents got over two hundred eighty million dollars in one… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers have unanimously approved a report finding that Gov. Kristi Noem’s daughter got preferential treatment while she was applying for a real estate appraiser license in 2020. The findings of last year’s legislative probe repudiate Noem’s insistence that her daughter, Kassidy Peters, didn’t receive special treatment during her… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Those who haven’t yet registered to vote and want to vote in the June 7 primary have until Monday to get paperwork filed. That’s is the deadline to register to vote, according to the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office. Paperwork must be received by the appropriate county auditor by 5… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission has approved an emergency declaration. It came at the request of County Emergency Manager Paul Scherschligt following last week’s wind storm. Scherschligt says utility companies have had damage in the county. Scherschligt says they have also had individuals report damage to the two one one help line. Governor Kristi… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature signed off on a letter of intent to give guidance to the Housing Authority over new spending. Legislators approved spending two hundred million dollars mostly for infrastructure needed for housing development across the state. Representative Roger Chase of Huron outlined what the resolution would do.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite record high gas prices, it appears many people will still be traveling this summer. Early this year, South Dakota Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen had been concerned about gas prices getting much over four dollars a gallon. Hagen says over two years of pandemic restrictions has people restless. Hagen says they are tracking… Read more »
