News Category: Local News

Rapid City Fire Department did training exercises near Hisega

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The call of the great outdoors isn’t just for tourists, at least according to the Rapid City Fire Department. If you’ve been curious about the large emergency presence near Hisega this week, Tessa Jaeger, RCFD public information officer, says it’s a training exercise. Jaeger says it’s all about location. But when it… Read more »

Rapid City Fire Department did training exercises near Hisega

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The call of the great outdoors isn’t just for tourists, at least according to the Rapid City Fire Department. If you’ve been curious about the large emergency presence near Hisega this week, Tessa Jaeger, RCFD public information officer, says it’s a training exercise. Jaeger says it’s all about location. But when it… Read more »

Yankton Fire Department dealt with a silo fire

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton firefighters have been dealing with an interesting challenge for several days. Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickels. Nickels says they have been working at it for several days. Nickels says it’s a slow burning situation. Nickels says they were able to move in a heavy lifter to get a foam hose to the… Read more »

Yankton Fire Department dealt with a silo fire

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton firefighters have been dealing with an interesting challenge for several days. Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickels. Nickels says they have been working at it for several days. Nickels says it’s a slow burning situation. Nickels says they were able to move in a heavy lifter to get a foam hose to the… Read more »

Flags at half-staff in honor of fallen Law Enforcement Officers and South Dakotans who died from COVID-19

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide immediately until sunset on Monday, May 16, 2022, in honor of South Dakota law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty and the 2,917 South Dakotans who have perished from COVID-19. “South Dakotans have courage. Our… Read more »

Flags at half-staff in honor of fallen Law Enforcement Officers and South Dakotans who died from COVID-19

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide immediately until sunset on Monday, May 16, 2022, in honor of South Dakota law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty and the 2,917 South Dakotans who have perished from COVID-19. “South Dakotans have courage. Our… Read more »

May Business After Hours postponed until next Thursday May 19th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s May Business After Hours mixer has been postponed tonight due to impending weather.  The event will be held on Thursday, May 19 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Steven Lust Automotive, 1314 6th Ave SW. Food and beverages will be catered by Kessler’s Food & Liquor… Read more »

May Business After Hours postponed until next Thursday May 19th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s May Business After Hours mixer has been postponed tonight due to impending weather.  The event will be held on Thursday, May 19 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Steven Lust Automotive, 1314 6th Ave SW. Food and beverages will be catered by Kessler’s Food & Liquor… Read more »

Water to be turned off from South Lincoln Street from 1st to 3rd Ave SE

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 5:00 AM on Monday, May 16, 2022, water will be off in the following areas to replace a water valve: South Lincoln Street from 1st Ave SE to 3rd Ave SE And 3rd Ave SE from Lincoln to Main Street The Public Works Department suggests that residents… Read more »

Water to be turned off from South Lincoln Street from 1st to 3rd Ave SE

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 5:00 AM on Monday, May 16, 2022, water will be off in the following areas to replace a water valve: South Lincoln Street from 1st Ave SE to 3rd Ave SE And 3rd Ave SE from Lincoln to Main Street The Public Works Department suggests that residents… Read more »

DTOM Veterans Ranch organizing a Vietnam Memorial March on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Saturday, the DTOM Veterans Ranch is organizing a Vietnam Memorial March that will take place at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Dr. Tracy Diefenbach talks about what the Ranch in Warner does. CEO Chris Reder talks about how the Ranch came about. Diefenbach explains what will happen at the start of… Read more »

DTOM Veterans Ranch organizing a Vietnam Memorial March on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Saturday, the DTOM Veterans Ranch is organizing a Vietnam Memorial March that will take place at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Dr. Tracy Diefenbach talks about what the Ranch in Warner does. CEO Chris Reder talks about how the Ranch came about. Diefenbach explains what will happen at the start of… Read more »

U.S. House approves $40 billion in aid to Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US House this week approved another forty billion dollars to aid Ukraine in their war with Russia. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson voted for the bill. Johnson says the US has to keep Ukraine in the fight. Johnson says its hard to say how much more Congress will have to appropriate. President… Read more »

U.S. House approves $40 billion in aid to Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US House this week approved another forty billion dollars to aid Ukraine in their war with Russia. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson voted for the bill. Johnson says the US has to keep Ukraine in the fight. Johnson says its hard to say how much more Congress will have to appropriate. President… Read more »

Board of Regents ask their schools to prepare their budgets

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents is asking their university presidents to start thinking about programs and projects for the fiscal year 2024 budget. Heather Forney, vice president for Finance and Administration, explained the process to the Regents at their meeting this week. Forney says they asked the presidents to think about system… Read more »

Board of Regents ask their schools to prepare their budgets

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents is asking their university presidents to start thinking about programs and projects for the fiscal year 2024 budget. Heather Forney, vice president for Finance and Administration, explained the process to the Regents at their meeting this week. Forney says they asked the presidents to think about system… Read more »

Joint Committee on Appropriations to meet next week

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota Legislature will hold their first meeting of the interim next week. Co-Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they will get updates from several ongoing programs. Hunhoff says those letters help them follow the progress of authorized and funded programs. Hunhoff says the Department… Read more »

Joint Committee on Appropriations to meet next week

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota Legislature will hold their first meeting of the interim next week. Co-Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they will get updates from several ongoing programs. Hunhoff says those letters help them follow the progress of authorized and funded programs. Hunhoff says the Department… Read more »

Law enforcement meeting Wednesday in Pierre in honor of National Police Week

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Law enforcement from across South Dakota marked National Police Week Wednesday with a wreath laying and memorial service in Pierre.  At the Capitol Lake wreath laying ceremony, Sioux Falls Police Chief John Thum says two words govern the service of law enforcement. Across the street from the Capitol complex at Lutheran Memorial Church… Read more »

Law enforcement meeting Wednesday in Pierre in honor of National Police Week

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Law enforcement from across South Dakota marked National Police Week Wednesday with a wreath laying and memorial service in Pierre.  At the Capitol Lake wreath laying ceremony, Sioux Falls Police Chief John Thum says two words govern the service of law enforcement. Across the street from the Capitol complex at Lutheran Memorial Church… Read more »