YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Trump administration has announced another round of aid payments for farmers hurt by the trade war. It will be figured on a county basis in each county and payments will go to those who plant a crop. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says while some people will be… Read more »
News Year: 2019
Downtown summer activities announced
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Summer is here and that mean’s there will be plenty of activities on Main Street in Aberdeen. Shelley Westra-Heier, Executive Director of the Downtown Association, said there are a variety of concerts on the schedule among other events. Westra-Heier talked about some of the musicians, while others will be announced in… Read more »
No new talks with China scheduled in trade war
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – It looks like the trade war with China will be a long one, with no new talks scheduled right now. President Trump and the Chinese have traded new tariffs in an attempt to create some leverage. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he had his doubts early on. Thune says the… Read more »
Fire hydrants to be flow-tested starting Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From Railroad Avenue South to City Limits Between South 5th Street to South Washington Street The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some… Read more »
One killed in rollover southeast of Nisland
NISLAND, S.D. (Press Release) – A 31-year-old man has died in a one-vehicle rollover that occurred Saturday southeast of Nisland. A 2004 Kia Optima was traveling on Snoma Road, which is a gravel road, when the driver lost control. The vehicle went into the north ditch and rolled several times. The driver, who was not… Read more »
Ranch in Harding County brings high lease bid
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – An 8,000-acre ranch in northwest South Dakota, owned by the state, was put up in a lease auction last week. Commissioner of School & Public Lands Ryan Brunner says it was leased in one big tract. Brunner says they got a surprising high bid. Bruner says most public land in Harding… Read more »
Man killed in one-vehicle crash north of Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A 35-year-old man died in a one-vehicle crash north of Rapid City, Saturday morning. A 1992 GMC Sierra pickup left the roadway and collided with a box culvert on a creek embankment. The driver was thrown from the vehicle and was deceased at the scene. South Dakota’s Highway Patrol continues to… Read more »
Yankton dealing with acts of vandalism
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – More vandalism has been found in and around downtown Yankton. Storyboards used by the library on the Meridian Bridge were damaged and all have now been removed. Planters on businesses in the downtown were also damaged. Damage was reported previously at the under-construction water treatment plant. City Manager Amy Leon says… Read more »
Northern State hosting variety of summer camps
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University will host a wide variety of summer camps and events throughout the next three months. Below is a list of camps/workshops that will take place at NSU throughout the summer: NSU Upward Bound: The 2019 NSU Upward Bound Summer Program will run from May 26 to July… Read more »
Garbage schedule change due to holiday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the Memorial Day Holiday observance Monday, May 27, city garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 7 a.m. Tuesday. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up Tuesday. Recycling… Read more »