MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- A Mitchell man has received a patent on a safety invention that could save lives in the event of a school shooting or other emergency. Jeff Harris, who works at Dakota Wesleyan University, explains what the Threat Stop is. He says the idea came about after an active shooter training at Dakota Wesleyan.… Read more »
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Legislative Task Force on Incareration Construction Fund make a recommendation
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Legislative Task Force on Incarceration Construction Fund has approved a recommendation designed to relieve pressure on the state’s corrections system. Representative Will Mortenson of Pierre says the state needs to address housing prison inmates. Mortenson says he’s troubled by estimates about how many female inmates could require incarceration in the future. Mortenson… Read more »
Aberdeen Public Works to begin fall/winter schedule Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Public Works Department will resume fall and winter hours, 8 AM to 5 PM, beginning Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Residents are reminded to have their garbage out for pickup by 8:00 AM on their normal garbage day. Residents are reminded that sweeping starts in the early morning and continues through the… Read more »
Holiday Garbage Schedule for Labor Day
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Labor Day Holiday observance on Monday, September 5th, 2022, 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 8:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 6th. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up… Read more »
LifeServe and NSU announce a partnership
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – LifeServe Blood Center and Northern State University are excited to announce their new lifesaving partnership. LifeServe Blood Center, ranked as one of the top 15 blood centers in the country provides blood products to 157 hospitals primarily in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. LifeServe has supported many hospitals across South… Read more »
Angela Kennecke leaving Keloland for Emily’s Hope
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Long time KELO-TV news anchor Angela Kennecke will be leaving her on air position at the end of the month to move full time to “Emily’s Hope Foundation.”. Kennecke says the death of her daughter changed everything. Kennecke says its something she has to do. Kennecke’s daughter, Emily died of a fentanyl… Read more »
Planning for “Gregory County Pumped Storage” underway
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Planning for a major power production facility on the Missouri River is underway but has a long timeline. Joni Livingston, with Missouri River Energy Services of Sioux Falls, says there are several tracks for the “Gregory County Pumped Storage” power facility. The project would build a large reservoir on the west bank… Read more »
SDSU President happy to see students back on campus
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Back to school has brought life to campuses across the state. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says its good to see. Dunn says students are happy to get past the pandemic restrictions. Students now entering universities went through a year or more of online or hybrid classes. Dunn says most want… Read more »
Small businesses talks challenges that been facing them over the years
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Small businesses have had a number of internal and external challenges over the past few years, and that trend will probably continue. South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says he hears the same things from their members. Sanderson says people have noticed some stores displaying Christmas products already. He says there… Read more »
Mount Marty President talks about their relationship with the campus in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(WNAX)- Mount Marty University, based in Yankton, marked fifty years of their satellite campus in Watertown this week. President, Marc Long, says they had a nice turnout. Long says it was probably the first off campus branch of any private college in the state at the time. Long says they have a good relationship… Read more »