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New federal funds earmarked for SD rural water projects
Some rural South Dakotans struggle to get good drinking water but the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has awarded two local communities with grants to help change it. Nearly $13 million in WaterSMART Drought Resiliency grants are slated for projects in Eagle Butte and Day County. The Mni Wašte Water Company, run by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, will receive $2.8 million to pipe water 10 miles northwest of the community to supply 17 existing residences and 20 being constructed.
Understanding Your Tax Bill meeting to be held in Clark
South Dakota Farm Bureau will present a series of informational meetings about taxes on July 24 and 25 at four locations across South Dakota, including the town of Clark. The Clark meeting will be held on at 10:30 a.m. on July 25 at the Clark City Hall, 120 North Commercial St.
Stormy weather expected in eastern SD amid July Fourth celebrations
One of the soggiest starts to summer in eastern South Dakota may persist into Independence Day celebrations. The National Weather Service's latest forecast show periods of showers and storms could move into the state's south-central counties Wednesday afternoon and evening. ...
Extreme heat and floods are back in the Midwest. How does climate change play in?
Sweaty city and state officials loaded donated air conditioners onto trucks in a St. Louis warehouse, passing the heavy boxes down the line. On this day, the thermometer soared to 103, the hottest temperature ever recorded on June 25 in the city. The 800 cooling units were headed to low-income...
Regulators begin study of NorthWestern’s proposed 9% natural gas rate increase
State regulators will take six months to study NorthWestern Energy’s proposed 9% natural gas rate increase, which the company says would cost a typical residential customer an additional $8.38 per month, or $100.56 per year. The proposal would generate an additional $6 million in annual revenue for NorthWestern, which delivers natural gas to about 50,000 […] The post Regulators begin study of NorthWestern’s proposed 9% natural gas rate increase appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Brian Adel Promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Five in South Dakota Army National Guard
{KXLG – Summerset, SD} Brian Adel, a dedicated military professional, has been promoted to the prestigious rank of Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5) in the South Dakota Army National Guard (SDNG). The promotion ceremony took place at the Joint Force Headquarters on Camp Rapid. Adel assumes a critical leadership...
Noem is the 'boss' of the SD National Guard. Why weren't they deployed for the June flood?
Kristi Noem found herself caught in the high-tide of discontent. Legislators and social media users alike harangued South Dakota's second-term governor after she told reporters June 25 in Yankton she had no plans to activate the state's National Guard to respond to devastating flooding in eastern South Dakota. Gov. Noem told reporters and community...
People share thoughts on Supreme Court decision to allow former President Trump immunities
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - On July 1, the Supreme Court decided to grant Former President Donald Trump certain immunities on official acts as President regarding the Jan. 6, 2021 riots in Washington D.C. South Dakota Attorney General, Marty Jackley, explained that this decision is in line with what he...
Watertown Fireworks Show Postponed to Friday, July 5, due to Impending Weather
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} South Dakota's Largest Fireworks show has been officially postponed to Friday, July 5, due to the impending weather for the evening of July 4, Independence Day. But the fun doesn't stop there! Here's everything you need to know for a safe and unforgettable Fourth of July weekend:
Super ego doesn’t help driver from Virginia get semi through Pierre’s low-clearance train bridge
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A driver from Boones Mill, Virginia, was the driver who fell victim to the train viaduct bridge in Pierre late Friday morning. Information from the Pierre Police Department says Andrew Chriscoe, Jr. was traveling northbound on Pierre Street in a 2024 Kenworth semi pulling a trailer loaded with over 40,000 pounds of salt just before 11:30am CT. The trailer exceeded the 11’ 3” height limit and ultimately got stuck, causing extensive damage to the trailer. Another truck and trailer were called to the scene to transfer the salt before the truck and trailer could be moved.
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