ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – An event entitled, “A Night in a Car for Journey Home,” is set for 7 p.m. Friday, April 26 until 7 a.m. Saturday, April 28 at the Aberdeen Police Department Parking Lot. The idea came from the Leadership Aberdeen Class, according to Bea Smith, Director of Membership and Events for the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – An Aberdeen restaurant is closing its doors. Max & Erma’s announced on Sunday that it will be closing in two weeks. This was the post listed on the restaurant’s Facebook page: To Our Valued Guests: Max & Erma’s is closing. After 10 years serving Aberdeen and the surrounding communities we are… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A coalition of ag groups led by the American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union wants Congress to fully fund the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network in next year’s budget. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says more money for mental health services is badly needed in rural… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The first Aberdeen Area and NSU Employment Expo and Job Fair took place at the Barnett Center on the campus of Northern State Wednesday. There are have been separate job fairs in the past, but this marked the first time that Aberdeen Office of the South Dakota Department of Labor, Northern… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators this year included a 10 percent increase in Medicaid funding for nursing home patients, which will be about an $18 million boost. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says Governor Kristi Noem also included $5 million in innovation grants. Hunhoff says it is one time money. Hunhoff, Vice Chair… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators return to Pierre this Friday for the final day of the 2019 session. House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte says so far they have a blank agenda. Qualm says they need to fill out the Executive Board before they can set interim study topics. Qualm says its… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A quartet of Northern State students have featured works at the Presentation College Wein Gallery. The works will be displayed until the end of the month. Erin Giovannini, Special Assistant for Project Development and Wein Gallery Curator, talked about the NSU students and their pieces. There will be a reception to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Leadership Class of 2019 will have a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, March 26. The event will take place at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. More than two dozen individuals comprise this year’s class, the 32nd since the program began. Gail Ochs, President of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce,… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Flood damages are still being totaled from last week’s flooding. Yankton County Commission Chairman Dan Klimisch says they will meet with towns and townships later this week to get some idea of what’s ahead. Klimisch says they are prepared to pay the costs needed to start recovery. Klimisch says at one… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – A big initiative of the Independent Community Bankers of South Dakota this year legislatively was achieving approval of House Bill 1050. The legislation, which BECOMES LAW JULY FIRST, provides new tools for law enforcement to crack down on anyone in possession of ATM skimmers. Their Executive Director is Megan Olson who… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There is a new service now available to the residents of the county. Brown County Emergency Management has partnered with South Dakota Helpline Center (211) to provide “Public Impact Text Alerts.” Individuals can sign up to receive text messages that for things that are impacting the county. Patti Woods, Assistant Brown… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 10th Annual Empty Bowls event is set for Saturday, March 23. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Yelduz Shrine, 802 S. Main St.

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The cello duo, Cellisimo, will be performing at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Aberdeen Civic Theatre as part of the Aberdeen Community Concert Association (ACCA) concert series. This is the fourth of five concerts in the series. While most of the concerts take place at the Johnson Fine Arts… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. – A Snow removal removal alert has been issued for the city of Aberdeen. • Plowing on POSTED EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTES will begin at 6 AM, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019. • Plowing on NORTH-SOUTH STREETS in Zone 2 and plowing of all streets and avenues in Zone 3 will begin at 7… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota state government officials urge citizens to make preparations now, which includes adjusting travel plans, for a late-winter storm

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Sabrina King has been named director of campaigns for the ACLU of South Dakota, North Dakota and Wyoming. In this new role, King will be responsible for developing and implementing effective, non-partisan issue campaign strategies to defend and strengthen civil liberties and civil rights throughout South Dakota, North Dakota… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Seventh Annual Aspiring Hoops Basketball Game takes place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Barnett Center. Alison Kuch, (cook) a student in the Northern State Adaptive PE Class, talked about the event. There is no admission, but a free will donation will be accepted. In addition to the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — There’s an even chance that soybeans farmers won’t be getting into the fields when they’d like to in South Dakota. Jerry Schmidt, President of the South Dakota Soybean Growers Association, talked about the issue. But he tells Kelo Radio’s It’s Your Business Show that farmers still have a couple of months… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson spent several days last week along the U.S. – Mexican border in Arizona. He says there aren’t any quick fixes to the surge of immigrants appearing at the border. Johnson says he heard and saw evidence of the drug trade going on along the border. Johnson… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature holds its first meeting of the interim today in Pierre. On the agenda is a review of the operation plan of the Board of Regents to replace the University Center in Sioux Falls with a new college under the University… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Members of the legislatures Government Operations and Audit Committee will hear about the free speech policy at the University of South Dakota. A Hawaiian themed party gone wrong at the law school triggered the appearance before lawmakers. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says they want an update of how the situation… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Across South Dakota, state, county and local government organizations, schools, law enforcement and more all strive to keep children safe from abuse. But, if a child needs more assurance than those agencies can provide, that’s where Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) may be… Read more »

SELBY, S.D. (AP) — The future of South Dakota’s Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area is in doubt after a request for federal funding to restore its dam was denied. State officials sought a federal disaster declaration for the Selby park after heavy rains washed out its dam last year, causing Lake Hiddenwood to empty, Aberdeen American… Read more »

BURKE, S.D. (WNAX) – Former South Dakota Governor candidate Billie Sutton has set up the “Billie Sutton Leadership Institute” to offer training to help communities grow. Sutton says it is not tied to any future political plans. Sutton says he learned during his campaign last year that local issues need more than political answers. Sutton… Read more »

FAULKTON, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another person was injured Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash that happened west of Faulkton. The names of those involved are not being released at this time pending notification of family members. A 2001 Cadillac Seville was westbound on U.S. Highway 212 when the vehicle crossed… Read more »