News Category: Local News

Water to be off Tuesday September 7th on S 7th St from 3rd Ave to 6th Ave SW

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, water will be off in the vicinity of:                   S 7th Street from 3rd Avenue SW to 6th Avenue SW                   4th Avenue SW… Read more »

Water to be off Tuesday September 7th on S 7th St from 3rd Ave to 6th Ave SW

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, water will be off in the vicinity of:                   S 7th Street from 3rd Avenue SW to 6th Avenue SW                   4th Avenue SW… Read more »

NSU in conjunction with SD Dept of Health looking into West Nile Virus

ABERDEEN, S.D.(KOKK)- With that other virus that has taken the headlines, its easy to forget that this time of the year has been a problem for West Nile virus in years past.  Its important to note with the dryer conditions and fewer mosquitoes this year, West Nile concerns have not gone away.  For the past… Read more »

NSU in conjunction with SD Dept of Health looking into West Nile Virus

ABERDEEN, S.D.(KOKK)- With that other virus that has taken the headlines, its easy to forget that this time of the year has been a problem for West Nile virus in years past.  Its important to note with the dryer conditions and fewer mosquitoes this year, West Nile concerns have not gone away.  For the past… Read more »

Sioux Falls hospitals and Public Health Department news briefing on Wednesday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Representatives from Sanford and Avera Health and the Sioux Falls Public Health Department held a joint news conference to outline their concerns about the surge in Covid-19 infections. Sanford Chief Medical Officer, Dr Mike Wilde, says they are seeing more patients. Wilde says everyone wants to keep kids safely in school, Wilde… Read more »

Sioux Falls hospitals and Public Health Department news briefing on Wednesday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Representatives from Sanford and Avera Health and the Sioux Falls Public Health Department held a joint news conference to outline their concerns about the surge in Covid-19 infections. Sanford Chief Medical Officer, Dr Mike Wilde, says they are seeing more patients. Wilde says everyone wants to keep kids safely in school, Wilde… Read more »

More recaps from the redistricting meeting held Monday

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the South Dakota House and Senate Redistricting Committees held their first meeting earlier this week and got updates on Census numbers. Matt Frame, with the Legislative Research Council, outlined the variations they can use for each legislative district. Frame says districts could have fewer residents depending on how legislators draw them… Read more »

More recaps from the redistricting meeting held Monday

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the South Dakota House and Senate Redistricting Committees held their first meeting earlier this week and got updates on Census numbers. Matt Frame, with the Legislative Research Council, outlined the variations they can use for each legislative district. Frame says districts could have fewer residents depending on how legislators draw them… Read more »

Huron High School requires masks beginning next week

HURON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Another South Dakota school is requiring masks for students amid rising COVID-19 cases statewide. Huron High School Principal Mike Radke says students will be required to wear face coverings at school beginning Tuesday. Both the Mitchell and Yankton School districts have implemented mask mandates this week. South Dakota currently… Read more »

Huron High School requires masks beginning next week

HURON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Another South Dakota school is requiring masks for students amid rising COVID-19 cases statewide. Huron High School Principal Mike Radke says students will be required to wear face coverings at school beginning Tuesday. Both the Mitchell and Yankton School districts have implemented mask mandates this week. South Dakota currently… Read more »

COVID Relief Liason Committee receive update on federal funding

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Covid Relief Liaison Committee of the South Dakota legislature met Tuesday in Pierre and got an update on expected federal funding. Joey Knofczynski, a fiscal analyst with the Legislative Research Council, had federal funding totals coming to the state this year. Knofczynski says the state and local governments have some time to… Read more »

COVID Relief Liason Committee receive update on federal funding

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Covid Relief Liaison Committee of the South Dakota legislature met Tuesday in Pierre and got an update on expected federal funding. Joey Knofczynski, a fiscal analyst with the Legislative Research Council, had federal funding totals coming to the state this year. Knofczynski says the state and local governments have some time to… Read more »

SD Legislature’ Executive Board heard from IT sub-committee Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Legislature’s Executive Board gathered Tuesday at the State Capitol in Pierre.  The group heard from the Information Technology sub-committee.  Sub-committee chair, Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre says the Legislative Research Council’s I-T Department has a full plate. Duvall says L-R-C’s I-T Department has been very involved with the Redistricting Committee,… Read more »

SD Legislature’ Executive Board heard from IT sub-committee Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Legislature’s Executive Board gathered Tuesday at the State Capitol in Pierre.  The group heard from the Information Technology sub-committee.  Sub-committee chair, Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre says the Legislative Research Council’s I-T Department has a full plate. Duvall says L-R-C’s I-T Department has been very involved with the Redistricting Committee,… Read more »

Senator Rounds address impact of drought on cattle industry

WASHINTON, D.C.(KOTA)- D-3 “extreme” drought conditions stretch across much of South Dakota according to the US Drought Monitor, leading to more than just a few hot days. US Senator Mike Rounds, a South Dakota Republican, says the situation is already punishing producers, adding to other issues like livestock prices and bureaucracy. Rounds said a severe… Read more »

Senator Rounds address impact of drought on cattle industry

WASHINTON, D.C.(KOTA)- D-3 “extreme” drought conditions stretch across much of South Dakota according to the US Drought Monitor, leading to more than just a few hot days. US Senator Mike Rounds, a South Dakota Republican, says the situation is already punishing producers, adding to other issues like livestock prices and bureaucracy. Rounds said a severe… Read more »

Yapatorium launch their September membership drive

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- During the month of September, all youth who sign up for a YAPA Membership will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 visa gift card.  YAPA Memberships are free to area youth ages 11-17. Parent/Guardian must be present to sign up. Once you’re a member, you’ll have access to the… Read more »

Yapatorium launch their September membership drive

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- During the month of September, all youth who sign up for a YAPA Membership will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 visa gift card.  YAPA Memberships are free to area youth ages 11-17. Parent/Guardian must be present to sign up. Once you’re a member, you’ll have access to the… Read more »

Farm group President disappointed At vacation of NWPR, testified at virtual hearing

PHOENIX, A.Z.(WNAX)- A Federal Court Judge in Arizona this week vacated the Trump administration’s Clean Water regulation, the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. That’s the rule that replaced the Obama Era Waters of the U.S. rule. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal is disappointed by the ruling. He says the NWPR is a much more… Read more »

Farm group President disappointed At vacation of NWPR, testified at virtual hearing

PHOENIX, A.Z.(WNAX)- A Federal Court Judge in Arizona this week vacated the Trump administration’s Clean Water regulation, the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. That’s the rule that replaced the Obama Era Waters of the U.S. rule. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal is disappointed by the ruling. He says the NWPR is a much more… Read more »