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BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- One of the measures to make it through the legislature during the final days of session was nearly $9 million in funding to fully cover the six-percent state pay increases for university faculty and staff. That means the Board of Regents can freeze tuition. Without it, students would have had to pay for… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up next week in South Dakota is Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Meteorologist Kelly Serr with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen prepares us for the weather in the spring & summer months. Serr explains the difference between a watch and a warning. Serr talks about what to do if you hear thunder… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune will be in Aberdeen today to meet with industry experts at AGP’s soybean plant, Banner Engineering, & Lincoln Day Dinner at the Dakota Event Center. Thune will be at AGP at 3:30PM. Thune will be at Banner Engineering at 4PM. Thune will be at the DEC beginning… Read more »
BROOKINGS, & YANKTON, S.D.(KJJQ & WNAX)- The Brookings County Commission Tuesday declared a fire danger emergency, prohibiting open burning until further notice. All open burning without a permit is now prohibited. There have been a few small grass fires in the county this spring. Brookings Fire Chief Pete Bolzer says they’re trying to be proactive… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On April 23, Northern State University student-athletes will team up with the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota in service to the Aberdeen area community. Saturday is the 20th annual Day of Champions, and the Wolves will spend the day volunteering at various community organizations, performing tasks from cleaning to painting… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- 2022 Winefest Renaissance is coming up on Saturday, April 23rd at the Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area. The Renaissance offers a chance to sample more than 50 wines from across the country, a great selection of beers and spirits, a variety of delicious hors d’ oeuvres and some of the… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A federal judge decided that the Centers for Disease Control exceeded their authority with a face mask mandate on public transportation. That led to most airlines making facemask usage optional. South Dakota Senator John Thune says its time to move in this direction. Thune says the CDC changed direction many times during the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,901. The state had 165 new cases and 166 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 412. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Besides the visible construction on the crest road crossing Gavins Point Dam, there will be more work in and around the dam itself. Gavins Point Operations Manager Tom Curran says they have an ongoing project on the spillway gates. Curran says they have work planned on several other sets of gates. Curran says… Read more »
CANTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Action on the Impeachment of South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg now moves to the Senate. The trial will be held before Senators on June twenty first and second. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says they will set the rules for that trial next week. Bolin, a majority whip, says they have no… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2nd annual Aberdeen Area Humane Society Paw Sale is coming up on Friday April 29th & Saturday, April 30th at the Brown County Fairgrounds Expo. The Humane Society is currently taking donations at the Expo for the sale. The hours are April 19th-22nd from 3-7PM and April 23th-24th from 1-4PM. They are… Read more »
MOBRIDGE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The search for a 70 year old man from Wakpala last seen on Lake Oahe near Mobridge in January is over. Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale says Clyde Oswald’s pickup was found Monday. He says Central Diver’s, LLC, from Pierre, the Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad Dive Team and South Dakota Game… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council Monday night dealt with an ordinance dealing with the topic of nuisances. The ordiance deals with chronic nuisance and those that lead to criminal activities. City Attorney Ron Wager told the council what the ordinance is about. Wager talks about the punishment for violating the ordinance. Bob Schatz is… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Denver Air Connection is follow suit with many airlines in dropping mask usage on all flights in their system. Director of Business Development Jon Coleman says it happened fast. Coleman says it’s not a bad idea to keep a mask with you while traveling. Denver Air Connection carried over a thousand passengers from… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- After a concert slated for the Rushmore Mall fell through, with questions being directed at the events promoter, a group of musicians were suddenly left without a show. Nick Tilsen, president and CEO of NDN Collective, said the corresponding For the People Music Festival was a direct response to that events failure.… Read more »
