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ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the New Years holiday observance on Friday, January 1st, City garbage and recycling pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage and recycling picked up on Friday are asked to have their garbage and recycling out for pick up by 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 4. Both… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While the weather outside looks like winter, next week the focus will be on camping. The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will begin taking reservations for Wylie Park Campground on Monday, Jan. 4. Mark Hoven, Director at Parks, Rec and Forestry, talked about the event. He said people can begin… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators will have to decide how and where to spend up to $200 million in one-time money in the next session. The Board of Regents put together a modest budget proposal for the six universities next year. USD President Sheila Gestring says there may be some additional opportunities for… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Last week, Avera St. Mary’s hospital began administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to front line healthcare workers. Doctor Phil Meyer was one of the first to get vaccinated and says both vaccines have been full vetted. Meyer says will not impact the DNA of a person after some people have raised… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Despite financial issues and more lost legislative candidates, the South Dakota Democratic Party is looking for improvements next year. Party Chairman Randy Seiler says they will still promote important issues. Seiler says they have solved most of their financial problems. Seiler says they have a blueprint to rebuild the party. Seiler… Read more »
HURON, S.D. (WNAX) – Even as temperatures drop, there isn’t much concern about natural gas supplies. Tom Glanzer with Northwestern Energy, says they have had their winter supply lined up for several months. Glanzer says they don’t have many worries about supply or price anymore. Glanzer says they know demand can jump sharply. Glanzer says… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – In response to the recent Supreme Court decision, the Meade County Commission has officially ruled to dissolve the municipality status of the Buffalo Chip Campground. The controversy surrounding the Buffalo Chip began in 2015 when the commission then allowed a vote to be held to incorporate the campground into a municipality.… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – In their final meeting of the year last week, the Yankton City Commission approved a resolution designating the city and its employees as essential. City Manager Amy Leon says its all related to the ongoing pandemic. Leon says it may help the city be eligible for future federal funding. Leon says… Read more »
ROSCOE, S.D. (By American News Staff reports) – An Edmunds County resident driving a utility terrain vehicle broke through the ice on Saturday afternoon and died. Eugene Conn Sr., 81, of Roscoe was the person who died, said Edmunds County Sheriff Todd Holtz. Holtz said Conn was driving on what’s commonly called Hosmer Lake or… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Active COVID-19 infection cases have been trending down for the last several weeks in South Dakota. State Epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says there is still a gap between reported cases and the total number of infected people. Clayton says they don’t have any good information related to the decreasing cases. Clayton… Read more »
