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PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – An 8,000-acre ranch in northwest South Dakota, owned by the state, was put up in a lease auction last week. Commissioner of School & Public Lands Ryan Brunner says it was leased in one big tract. Brunner says they got a surprising high bid. Bruner says most public land in Harding… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A 35-year-old man died in a one-vehicle crash north of Rapid City, Saturday morning. A 1992 GMC Sierra pickup left the roadway and collided with a box culvert on a creek embankment. The driver was thrown from the vehicle and was deceased at the scene. South Dakota’s Highway Patrol continues to… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – More vandalism has been found in and around downtown Yankton. Storyboards used by the library on the Meridian Bridge were damaged and all have now been removed. Planters on businesses in the downtown were also damaged. Damage was reported previously at the under-construction water treatment plant. City Manager Amy Leon says… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University will host a wide variety of summer camps and events throughout the next three months. Below is a list of camps/workshops that will take place at NSU throughout the summer: NSU Upward Bound: The 2019 NSU Upward Bound Summer Program will run from May 26 to July… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the Memorial Day Holiday observance Monday, May 27, city garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 7 a.m. Tuesday. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up Tuesday. Recycling… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 27, 2019, in honor of Memorial Day. “On this Memorial Day, we remember those who sacrificed everything to preserve our life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness,” said Noem. “May… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Angie Lockett just received her learner’s driving permit two weeks ago. Friday, she won $10,000 for her promise to remain a safe driver. The New Holland, S.D. student was announced Friday as the winner of this year’s “Lesson Learned SD” program during a ceremony at the Sioux Empire Mall in… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for sewer work: 14th Avenue SE from South State Street to South Lloyd Street Work is expected to last all day. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes.
PIERRE,S.D. (KCCR) — Circuit Judge Patricia DeVaney is now officially South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Patricia DeVaney. An Investiture ceremony appointing DeVaney as the 52nd Justice of South Dakota’s High Court was held Thursday in the State Capitol Rotunda in Pierre. Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson welcomed DeVaney to the elite group. “Today we… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – This weekend’s Memorial Day holiday is expected to see a record number of travelers, that according to Marilyn Buskohl of AAA South Dakota. She says there are a couple of reasons for the boost in numbers. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety urges drivers to be safe. This year’s Memorial… Read more »
