Regardless of the season, there is one subject that everybody wants to talk about. Pick a month, pick a location and I can guarantee you that weather will soon become a topic of conversation. Now, around these parts where agriculture is directly tied to the weather conditions, I totally understand our infatuation with the elements.… Read more »
News Year: 2019
City to pick up tree branches
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen will pick-up and remove fallen trees and branches from the storm beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 22. Residents are asked to place fallen trees and branches in the boulevard prior to 7 a.m. on Monday in order to be collected. Collection will continue through… Read more »
Storm brings rain, strong wind to Aberdeen
Photo courtesy of Blake Merkel ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen received more than an inch of rain and dealt with a wind gust higher than 70 miles per hour when a storm moved through the area this morning. Steve Fleegel, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen said rainfall totals varied a bit, but… Read more »
New things coming to Brown County Fair
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – New things are coming to the Brown County Fair. The annual event, which takes place Aug. 12-18 will have a bit of a new look this year. Derek Ricci, BCF Manager, said one of the noticeable differences will be the midway. Changes are also coming for the rodeo. There will also… Read more »
Dew point going down for the weekend
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – High dew points have made this week’s 90 degree temperatures uncomfortable for most humans and animals. But, Weatherology meteorologist Emily Chipman says the dew point is going down for the next few days.
College Access 5-2-9 helps combat rising student loan debt
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – With the rising student loan debt, more people should be looking at a 5-2-9 plan to save for college. South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder says while his office offers “College Access 5-2-9,” there hasn’t been a lot of attention on it. Haeder says they are looking at an update that… Read more »
Power producers holding up well during summer conditions
HURON, S.D. (WNAX) – The hot and humid conditions this week are pushing air conditioning units into overdrive and that is putting a strain on power producers. Tom Glanzer with Northwestern Energy says despite that, they haven’t seen a big spike in electricity demand, yet. Glanzer says they are still well below their all-time power… Read more »
Disaster recovery center to close on Cheyenne River Reservation
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The State of South Dakota and the Federal Emergency Management Agency will close the disaster recovery center on the Cheyenne River Reservation at 6 p.m. Mountain time Wednesday, July 24. The center is located at the Cultural Preservation Center, 98 S. Willow St., Eagle Butte. The closure comes as the… Read more »
Chill Tent to be part of Jazzfest in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Jazzfest in Sioux Falls will have its first Chill Tent. Mallory Kloucek with the National Alliance on Mental Illness says the chill tent will be a temporary place to get away from the crowds. Kloucek says you will still be able to hear the music inside the chill tent.… Read more »
Charges pending following dog death
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Police say charges are pending against the owner of a dog that died in a hot vehicle in eastern South Dakota. Brookings police say charges of animal neglect or mistreatment could be filed against the person who left the dog in the car Sunday afternoon when temperatures were in the 80s.… Read more »