ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern Electric Cooperative crews along with line crews from FEM Electric Association headed out Friday morning with the goal of restoring power to all affected members by tonight (Friday 3/15). Seven linemen from FEM Electric Association from Ipswich are assisting with the restoration efforts in both Brown and Spink counties.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A dozen republican Senators joined democrats in blocking the national emergency resolution that the President declared to build the Mexican border wall. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds supported the President but says the law the President used needs to be changed. Rounds says voted yes despite his concerns about the law.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Governor Kristi Noem ordered the opening of the state Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Pierre to help coordinate the state’s response to ongoing blizzard and flood conditions. Department of Public Safety Spokesman Tony Mangan says it is a resource for local governments. Mangan says flooding will be the long term focus.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department and the Aberdeen Optimist Club are sponsoring a Family Free Throw Contest. The contest will be held at the Aberdeen Civic Arena on Tuesday, March 19. Registration will be from 6:30-7:00 PM with the contest beginning at 7:00 PM. The contest will be divided… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Flood waters are receding around Yankton and services are returning. City Manager Amy Leon says they were worried about the waste water treatment plant. Leon says there were some problems in managing emergency services. Yankton Mayor Nathan Johnson says it will take time to recover. Leon says the Auld-Brokaw trail along… Read more »
Indianapolis, IN (NSUWolves.com) – For the second time in her career, Northern State senior Hannah Kastigar is the NCAA National Champion in the 400 Individual Medley. The National Championship victory moved Northern State up to 18th in the NCAA overall team standings. “I felt really strong tonight and it feels great to have been able to race… Read more »
THURS SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL GBB State A Tournament – Sioux Falls 1 West Central 50 – Josslin Jarding 18pts. Rylee Haldeman 10pts. 8 Mt. Vernon/Plankinton 46 – Katlyn Briggs 19pts. Mikaela Cassidy 12pts. 4 Lennox 49 – Rianna Fillipi 16pts. Madysen Vlastuin 13pts & 7rbs. 5 St. Thomas More 27 – Haleigh Timmer… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. – A Snow removal removal alert has been issued for the city of Aberdeen. • Plowing on POSTED EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTES will begin at 6 AM, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019. • Plowing on NORTH-SOUTH STREETS in Zone 2 and plowing of all streets and avenues in Zone 3 will begin at 7… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (SDHSAA) – The March 14, 2019 session one start time of State B Boys Basketball in Aberdeen has been moved from 12:00 PM Central Time to 2:00 PM Central Time. Subsequent sessions will remain as scheduled. Game times for Session One will change from 12:00 PM and 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM and… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered the closure of state government offices in all South Dakota counties Thursday (today) due to the snowstorm and flooding that continue to impact the state. Only essential personnel within state offices in all counties should report to their work stations. This storm now features blizzard conditions in much… Read more »
