ELLSWORTH AFB, South Dakota, April 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Ellsworth Air Force Base (28th Bomb Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney, 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs The 28th Bomb Wing hosted a special ceremony April 29 to commemorate the beginning of construction on the base's new Weapons Generation Facility. The new WGF -- one of more than 35 construction projects planned at Ellsworth -- will support future Air Force base operations while enhancing aircraft wea  more

ELLSWORTH AFB, South Dakota, April 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Ellsworth Air Force Base (28th Bomb Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Dylan Maher, 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Sixteen Airmen from the 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron's fuels flight became certified in hot-pit refueling during a joint refueling training exercise with U.S. Navy F-18 Growlers at Ellsworth Air Base, South Dakota, April 19-26, 2024. Hot-pit refueling is a concept where military aircraft can land to  more

ELLSWORTH AFB, South Dakota, May 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Ellsworth Air Force Base (28th Bomb Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney, 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs The Staff Judge Advocate team for Ellsworth Air Force Base was recently named one of five top nominees for the 2023 American Bar Association Legal Assistance for Military Professionals Distinguished Service Award (ABA LAMP DSA), specifically in the group category. This award is given in recognition of e  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: * * * Latest round of funding advances President Biden's commitment to replace every lead pipe in the nation * * * Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $28,650,000 from President Biden's Investing in America agenda to help South Dakota identify and replace lead service lines, preventing exposure to lead in drinking water. Lead can cause a range of seriou  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on April 22, 2024. Edward Ward, 52, was sentenced to 16 years and eight months in federal prison, followe  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on May 1, 2024: * * * Investing In America: Biden Administration Calls on Congressional Republicans to Extend Funding for Affordable Connectivity Program, Help Over 24,000 South Dakota Households Continue to Save Money on High-Speed Internet High-speed internet is necessary for Americans to participate in school, do their jobs, access health care, and stay connected. But too many Americans can't afford the cost of   more