News Category: Local News

Fall cleanup Brown County Landfill runs through September 10th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- It’s time again for the fall residential cleanup in Brown County. Tipping fees at the landfill will be waived for residential drop-offs starting today and continuing through Sept. 10. Items can be taken to the Brown County Landfill from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The landfill is closed on Sundays, but… Read more »

Fall cleanup Brown County Landfill runs through September 10th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- It’s time again for the fall residential cleanup in Brown County. Tipping fees at the landfill will be waived for residential drop-offs starting today and continuing through Sept. 10. Items can be taken to the Brown County Landfill from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The landfill is closed on Sundays, but… Read more »

Free concert will be held at Dacotah Bank Stadium before NSU football opener

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On Sept. 1, Wolves fans will be treated to a free concert at Dacotah Bank Stadium prior to the Northern State University football opener. The concert, sponsored by Lamont Companies and the NSU Foundation, will feature the Nashvegas All Stars, a traveling ensemble of Nashville recording artists. The event, which is… Read more »

Free concert will be held at Dacotah Bank Stadium before NSU football opener

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On Sept. 1, Wolves fans will be treated to a free concert at Dacotah Bank Stadium prior to the Northern State University football opener. The concert, sponsored by Lamont Companies and the NSU Foundation, will feature the Nashvegas All Stars, a traveling ensemble of Nashville recording artists. The event, which is… Read more »

Senator Thune express his concerns about President Biden’s executive order regarding student loan forgiveness

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- President Biden’s plan to forgive up to ten thousand dollars of student loan debt may impact up to forty three million Americans that still owe on that debt. South Dakota Senator John Thune says it will also cause more problems. Thune, on Fox News, said it will be a subsidy to those that… Read more »

Senator Thune express his concerns about President Biden’s executive order regarding student loan forgiveness

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- President Biden’s plan to forgive up to ten thousand dollars of student loan debt may impact up to forty three million Americans that still owe on that debt. South Dakota Senator John Thune says it will also cause more problems. Thune, on Fox News, said it will be a subsidy to those that… Read more »

Pierre nurse heading to Ukraine in September

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- As people in Ukraine recognized their Independence Day and also the six month mark of Russia’s invasion this week (Aug. 24, 2022), a woman from Pierre is planning her first trip back to the country since the fighting began. Nataliya (na-TAL-ya) Rezek (ree-zk) moved to Pierre about 11 years ago, but still has… Read more »

Pierre nurse heading to Ukraine in September

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- As people in Ukraine recognized their Independence Day and also the six month mark of Russia’s invasion this week (Aug. 24, 2022), a woman from Pierre is planning her first trip back to the country since the fighting began. Nataliya (na-TAL-ya) Rezek (ree-zk) moved to Pierre about 11 years ago, but still has… Read more »

Investigation into the impeachment of AG Jason Ravnsborg cost the state over $360,000.

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature spent over three hundred sixty-eight thousand dollars for the Impeachment investigation and trial of former Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton was a member of the select committee on investigation. Stevens says they had to cover a lot of new ground. Stevens says they used over… Read more »

Investigation into the impeachment of AG Jason Ravnsborg cost the state over $360,000.

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature spent over three hundred sixty-eight thousand dollars for the Impeachment investigation and trial of former Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton was a member of the select committee on investigation. Stevens says they had to cover a lot of new ground. Stevens says they used over… Read more »

Appropriations Committee heard testimony from Kellie Wasko

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The interim Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature heard about long term worker shortages in the state’s prisons. Corrections Department Secretary Kellie Wasko says its connected to problems in the department. Wasko told the committee, meeting yesterday (Wednesday) in Pierre, their vacancies have grown. Wasko says they are facing increasing competition for… Read more »

Appropriations Committee heard testimony from Kellie Wasko

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The interim Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature heard about long term worker shortages in the state’s prisons. Corrections Department Secretary Kellie Wasko says its connected to problems in the department. Wasko told the committee, meeting yesterday (Wednesday) in Pierre, their vacancies have grown. Wasko says they are facing increasing competition for… Read more »

Fort Pierre hosting a meeting on the proposed ambulance district

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A public meeting will be held tonight in Fort Pierre to answer questions from residents of Hughes and Stanley Counties about a proposed ambulance district that is on its way to the November general election ballot.  Costs for service from American Medical Response have increased 300-percent and Hughes County Commission Chair Randy… Read more »

Fort Pierre hosting a meeting on the proposed ambulance district

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A public meeting will be held tonight in Fort Pierre to answer questions from residents of Hughes and Stanley Counties about a proposed ambulance district that is on its way to the November general election ballot.  Costs for service from American Medical Response have increased 300-percent and Hughes County Commission Chair Randy… Read more »

High speed chase taking place Tuesday near Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Less than a week after a high-speed chase by law enforcement ended in Stanley County another high-speed chase took place in Hughes County Tuesday night. Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan says the chase began late Tuesday afternoon when Hughes County deputies located a vehicle with three people inside on Dakota Avenue near the… Read more »

High speed chase taking place Tuesday near Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Less than a week after a high-speed chase by law enforcement ended in Stanley County another high-speed chase took place in Hughes County Tuesday night. Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan says the chase began late Tuesday afternoon when Hughes County deputies located a vehicle with three people inside on Dakota Avenue near the… Read more »

Malchow Plaza hosting a variety of events starting Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- It’s going to be a busy couple of days at Malchow Plaza starting Friday. COLLEGEpalooza will kick it off Friday from 5-7pm.  This allows the public an opportunity to welcome in students going to either Northern State University or Presentation College. That will be followed by the final concert in the Summer Concert… Read more »

Malchow Plaza hosting a variety of events starting Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- It’s going to be a busy couple of days at Malchow Plaza starting Friday. COLLEGEpalooza will kick it off Friday from 5-7pm.  This allows the public an opportunity to welcome in students going to either Northern State University or Presentation College. That will be followed by the final concert in the Summer Concert… Read more »

SD Public Utilities Commission Chairman address need for charging stations for electric vehicles

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Inflation Reduction Act passed by Congress last week contains billions of dollars for electric vehicle subsidies. While there is concern about the utilities being able to handle the rapid growth of electric vehicles, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says there won’t be a sudden surge in the need for… Read more »

SD Public Utilities Commission Chairman address need for charging stations for electric vehicles

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Inflation Reduction Act passed by Congress last week contains billions of dollars for electric vehicle subsidies. While there is concern about the utilities being able to handle the rapid growth of electric vehicles, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says there won’t be a sudden surge in the need for… Read more »