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June 30, 2022

DPS encourages safe driving during Fourth of July holiday

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – With all of the picnics, parades and fireworks going on this Fourth of July holiday, South Dakota Department of Public Safety officials remind people to also make safe driving a priority. State Highway Patrol troopers will be patrolling the highways and interstates this weekend due to the expected heavier holiday traffic.… Read more »

June 30, 2022

State Tourism Advisory Board receive reports on the messaging campaign

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The state Tourism Advisory Board met this week with representatives of the four new agencies that will spread the states messaging. Board Chair Carmen Schramm of Yankton says they want to continue the tourism momentum. Schramm says the agencies have different roles. Schramm says the agencies will work with the states common tourism… Read more »

June 30, 2022

Northwestern Energy focusing on smart meters

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Along with wind and solar power and new high efficient power production units, utilities will be looking at your home for more savings. Tom Glanzer with Northwestern Energy says they are focused on expanding smart meters that could help customers save money. Glanzer says its still a developing technology. Glanzer says finding those… Read more »

June 30, 2022

Bridging America event to take place Monday at Keystone

KEYSTONE, S.D.(KOTA)- There may not be fireworks at Rushmore, but Keystone will be the host of the Bridging America event, ostensibly about food security, on the Fourth of July. The event will have music starting at 12:15, and the program of speakers will start at 1 pm at the Watson City Park. The Wall of… Read more »

June 29, 2022

Eurekafest scheduled for Friday through Monday

EUREKA, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Eurekafest will be coming up beginning on Friday, July 1st through Monday, July 4th & is sponsored by Schmeckfest. Eurekafest is a Celebration of the different Heritages in our community, held annually every first weekend in July. Some events to highlight include the following: Eureka Pioneer Museum opening at 1PM Friday Rolls &… Read more »

June 29, 2022

South Dakota interim AG dismisses 2 of Ravnsborg’s top aides

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s interim attorney general has dismissed two of former Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg’s top appointees who were involved in the aftermath of Ravnsborg’s 2020 fatal car crash. Ravnsborg was removed from office last week after the Senate convicted him on impeachment charges for his conduct surrounding the crash. He… Read more »

June 29, 2022

Road closed for water works Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Thursday, June 30, the following road will be closed to thru traffic to repair a water main:                      South Washington Street from 2nd Ave SE to 3rd Ave SE The road is expected to remain closed until 5:00pm, motorists… Read more »

June 29, 2022

Brown County Auditor Cathy McNickle resigned

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Brown County Auditor Cathy McNickle has resigned. Commission Chairman Duane Sutton confirmed that McNickle’s resignation was included in the human resources report for Tuesday’s meeting at the courthouse. Commissioners reluctantly accepted her resignation. Sutton said the commission is working on a couple different scenarios to fill that the job, which is… Read more »