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LINCOLN, N.E.(WNAX)- While warm, dry weather for the most part is forecast into the middle of October, the climate experts are taking guesses on what winter may bring. Brian Fuchs, a climatologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, says another La Nina is predicted. A La Nina occurs when Pacific Ocean surface temperatures cool and that… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Local governments across South Dakota will be receiving funding directly from the federal government as part of a pandemic relief program. The City of Vermillion will get about one point eight million dollars. City Manager John Prescott says they are developing some preliminary plans. Prescott says there are some restrictions on how the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) says the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Company will begin railroad crossing repair work on Brown County Highway 14 in Aberdeen on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The railroad crossing repair operations will temporarily close Brown County Highway 14 (one-half mile north of U.S. Highway… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- A Brown County murder trial that was set to begin next month is now scheduled for February 2022. Jarrett O. Jones, 49, of Bath is charged with murder in the Jan. 2, 2020, death of Jon Schumacher, 28. According to court documents, Schumacher arrived at Jones’ home early that morning after being released from… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The enrollment headcount at South Dakota universities shows another flat year for student numbers, with a few schools showing slim increases. USD President Sheila Gestring referenced the enrollment numbers at USD during her “State of the U” speech last week. Gestring says they did see an increase in international students. Gestring says they… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health through Friday. The death total currently at 2,129. The state had 383 new cases and 495 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,588. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Thursday, September 30th is the deadline to renew license plate decals for September. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letter this month. VanMeter is also encouraging those with decals due in November to come in now.
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder says he wants to run for another four year term. Haeder was elected to his first term in 2018. Haeder says he wants to continue the push for the better use of technology in his office. Haeder says he also wants to continue his plan to bring… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The U-S Army Corps of Engineers and Lower Brule Sioux Tribe are working together on a project to reduce erosion along the west bank of the Missouri River just north of Lower Brule in Lyman County. A scoping meeting was held Thursday night electronically. Amy Bowell-McClean says construction of the Big Bend Dam… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring gave her annual “State of the U” speech last Thursday at Slagle Hall on campus. She began by acknowledging the people on whose land the university is located. Gestring said the last academic year was marked by the Covid-19 pandemic. Gestring says that support was also… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- More than 43 million adults nationwide lack the literacy skills they need to get better jobs or participate fully in their communities. In South Dakota, more than 40,000 adults don’t have a high school diploma or equivalency. Last week was National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Nancy Schlichenmayer (shlick-en-meyer) is the executive… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Teacher Compensation Review Board wrapped up its work for the year and approved their report, which had mixed results. Education Department Secretary Tiffany Sanderson says the state has increased teacher pay considerably since the Blue Ribbon report in 2015. The states average teacher salary is not just under forty nine… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – This week, U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted against a bill that would provide and promote access to abortions without limitations. The so-called “Women’s Health Protection Act” is the most sweeping pro-abortion legislation Congress has voted on in recent history. The proposal would override state pro-life laws on informed consent, parental… Read more »
The South Dakota Democratic Party is hosting an online program Saturday night to talk about their election plans for next year. Executive Director Berk Ehrmentraut says they had planned to hold the event in Rapid City. Ehrmantraut says they have lined up a number of speakers for the event. Ehrmantraut says they don’t see it… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 10 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 2,125. The state had 470 new cases and 481 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,704. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
