ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — A federal judge in South Dakota criminally charges three members of the U.S. Marshals Service with contempt of court and obstructing justice, after a dispute with a marshal who refused to disclose her COVID-19 vaccination status and removed prisoners from a courthouse. The Aberdeen American News reports that U.S. District Judge… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The budget for fiscal year 2022 released by the Biden Administration includes more funding to continue construction of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System. Executive Director Troy Larson says they are at a much higher starting point than previous years. Larson says the hope is that the tri state Congressional delegation can… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Around the area, school board elections are planned at Ipswich, Langford and Sisseton on Tuesday, according to public notices in area newspapers. Ipswich has three candidates running for two seats. They are Tadd Thorson, Dustin Geditz and Rhonda Geditz. Voting is at Ipswich Public School. Langford has three candidates running for two three-year terms. They… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The new Huether Family Aquatic Center in Yankton has seen strong interest since opening on Memorial Day. City Manager Amy Leon says they are on pace to hit their goal of season passes. Leon says the snacks are also going well. She says they can hardly keep dipping dots in stock either. Leon… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, water will be off intermittently in the follow areas for water main replacement: 10th Avenue SE between S. Aldrich St. & S. Lawson St. Water will be on & off throughout the day as the water main is replaced in this area.… Read more »

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- The southwestern parts of the US are stuck under a heat dome, with temperatures soaring over 115 degrees and major drought conditions. Dennis Todey, head of the USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa says there is some concern that could expand northward into the dry areas of the northern plains. Todey says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX & KCCR)- The first meeting of the South Dakota legislature’s “Workforce Housing Needs” summer study committee last week set the outlines of their goals. One of those appearing before the committee, Julie Johnson of Aberdeen, representing “Homes for South Dakota” says workforce is a broad term. “Homes for South Dakota” is a statewide… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Trail of Governors in Pierre expanded by three Friday as the Class of 2021 was revealed in the State Capitol Rotunda.  Second governor Charles Sheldon is crafted by James Michael Maher who says Sheldon wore a luxurious mustache. Lee Leuning crafted the likeness of sixth governor Coe Crawford, who was steadfast in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Monday, June 14, 2021, the following intersection will be closed due for reconstruction.   15th Avenue NE & North Dakota Street Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.   Work is expected to last 3-4 weeks and will be completed as quickly as possible.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am on Monday, June 14, 2021, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From S. Washington St. to S. Dakota St. Between 6th Avenue SE & 12th Avenue SE The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The Sioux Falls Chapter of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union has reached a tentative contract agreement with Smithfield Foods. UFCW President B.J. Motley says they’ll hold a meeting of Union members next week and then vote on the deal on Thursday June 17. He says the three main issues they… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Changes in operations of the Clay County Jail in Vermillion happened quickly following the rejection of a forty one million dollar bond issue by voters this week. Sheriff Andy Howe says the prisoners were moved out of the jail. Howe updated the Clay County Facility Planning Committee Thursday night on their new plans.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota has entered into the Cooperative Interstate Shipping Agreement which opens new market opportunities for state producers. Under the CIS some state inspected meat processors now will be able to ship their meat across state lines. South Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Dustin Oedekoven says South Dakota is now the ninth state involved… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Senator Mike Rounds was a guest on KELO’s The Greg Belfrage Show. Senator Mike Rounds doesn’t think COVID-19 was anything more than an accidental lab leak, but says more steps should have been taken to investigate the claims early on. Senator Mike Rounds explained that China is the biggest threat to the… Read more »