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MILBANK, S.D. — The Military Vehicle Preservation Association made its way through Northern South Dakota this week as it continues a Yellowstone Trail Cross-Country Military Convoy. The 7th annual event departed from Aberdeen Wednesday traveling east along a segment of the Yellowstone Trail in South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, ending in Ohio. The convoy is… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Ten sobriety checkpoints in eight counties are planned throughout South Dakota during August. The monthly checkpoints, held at various times and locations, are designed to discourage people from drinking and then driving. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota Highway… Read more »
WATERTOWN & PIERRE, S.D.(KXLG & DRGNews) — Wildfires burning across the Western United States and Canada are being called unprecedented. At least 67 different fires are burning in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Canada. The resulting smoke is finding its way into other parts of the nation, including here in South Dakota, where Watertown… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Beside workforce issues, many businesses are dealing with supply chain problems. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says its hitting large and small businesses. Owen says many of the problems are related to the movement of parts and products. Owen says he has been part of discussions… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- The Brookings School Board passes the “Bobcat Tracks” plan for the return to school next month. School Superintendent Klint Willert says it’s a revised version of last year’s plan. Willert says they plan to begin the year with masks optional. The plan also calls for in the classroom, face-to-face instruction. Willert says they… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is now less than a week from officially starting – although motorcycle enthusiasts have already been taking in the sights and sounds of the Black Hills. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says staffing is almost in place The Rally officially begins Friday, August 6 with an opening ceremony… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Councilwoman Tiffany Langer released the following statement after her husband Scott took the position as head coach of the Fargo Force: Hello Aberdeen, I write to you because I promised transparency, and I owe it to you to discuss the recent news that is being released. My husband, Scott, has taken a… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00am on Friday, July 30th, 2021 the below areas will be periodically out of water throughout the day to install water main: Wylie Park & Campground Storybook Land 20th Avenue NW And 24th Avenue NW Water is expected to be on & off throughout the day on Friday, 7/30/2021. … Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature toured the Developmental Center in Redfield during their east river swing earlier this month. At a follow up hearing, Department of Human Services Secretary Shawnie Rectenbaugh said they have been making changes as their client population drops. The center serves people… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre is welcoming fans back to the theatre in August. Director Jim Walker tells us they are going to still follow the CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19. Walker tells us more about the play At Wit’s Ends. Walker tells us where to get tickets for the show. The dates of the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased through Tuesday, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,043. The state had 269 new cases(last week 200) and 122 recoveries(last week 115), increasing active infections to 434(last week… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Friday, July 30th is the deadline to renew license plate decals for July. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters this month.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The Delta variant of the coronavirus has become the dominant strain, and that has health care providers concerned. Sanford Health Chief Physician, Dr Jeremy Cauwels, says they are tracking more infections. Cauwels says most older residents have been vaccinated. Cauwels says the variant is moving through the younger population. Sanford Health made… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Finding a solution to the sediments flowing into Lewis & Clark Lake has been a long slow path. Sandy Stockholm, Executive Director of the Missouri Sedimentation Action Coalition, says they do have an active study underway. Stockholm says they have to find a place in the river rules of the Corps of Engineers… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Finding and then paying teachers are challenges for many school districts. Wade Pogany, Executive Director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota, says many small districts have had to increase their starting pay substantially. During a recent meeting of the Teacher Compensation Board, Pogany raised a question about the number of students… Read more »
