News Year: 2019

Sturgis man sentenced to life in prison without parole

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – A Sturgis man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for his role in the murder of his former girlfriend, Jessica Rehfeld. Jonathon Klinetobe had earlier plead guilty to aiding and abetting first degree manslaughter. After four days of testimony, a judge handed down the life sentence Thursday.… Read more »

Sturgis man sentenced to life in prison without parole

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – A Sturgis man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for his role in the murder of his former girlfriend, Jessica Rehfeld. Jonathon Klinetobe had earlier plead guilty to aiding and abetting first degree manslaughter. After four days of testimony, a judge handed down the life sentence Thursday.… Read more »

Frederick Holiday Extravaganza Saturday

FREDERICK, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Frederick Holiday Extravaganza takes place Saturday, Dec. 7. Krysti Mikkonen, Event Coordinator, said there are a variety of activities planned, starting out at 8 a.m. The event continues with a cookie walk and shopping at the high school gym. The extravaganza concludes with a lunch served from 11 a.m. to… Read more »

Frederick Holiday Extravaganza Saturday

FREDERICK, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Frederick Holiday Extravaganza takes place Saturday, Dec. 7. Krysti Mikkonen, Event Coordinator, said there are a variety of activities planned, starting out at 8 a.m. The event continues with a cookie walk and shopping at the high school gym. The extravaganza concludes with a lunch served from 11 a.m. to… Read more »

NSU hosting Holiday Extravaganza Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Northern State School of Fine Arts will host its annual Holiday Extravaganza on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater at the Johnson Fine Arts Center. There will be some pre-concert music at 6:45 p.m. in the lobby as well as… Read more »

NSU hosting Holiday Extravaganza Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Northern State School of Fine Arts will host its annual Holiday Extravaganza on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater at the Johnson Fine Arts Center. There will be some pre-concert music at 6:45 p.m. in the lobby as well as… Read more »

Electric battle to continue into legislative session

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – It looks like the battle between rural electric cooperatives and municipal electric systems will continue into the 2020 South Dakota legislative session. An interim committee had met several times on the issue and presented their report to the Executive Board this week. Legislative Research Council attorney Alex Timperley gave the report… Read more »

Electric battle to continue into legislative session

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – It looks like the battle between rural electric cooperatives and municipal electric systems will continue into the 2020 South Dakota legislative session. An interim committee had met several times on the issue and presented their report to the Executive Board this week. Legislative Research Council attorney Alex Timperley gave the report… Read more »

Annual Living Christmas Tree this weekend

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 31st Annual Living Christmas Tree will be presented this weekend at the Aberdeen Civic Arena. Performances are 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. There is no cost to attend. A free-will offering will be taken and individuals are encouraged to bring a canned… Read more »

Annual Living Christmas Tree this weekend

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 31st Annual Living Christmas Tree will be presented this weekend at the Aberdeen Civic Arena. Performances are 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. There is no cost to attend. A free-will offering will be taken and individuals are encouraged to bring a canned… Read more »

FCC forms task force to review precision ag

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The Federal Communications Commission has formed a task force to review the technology needs of precision agriculture. Michael Adelaine, Vice President for Technology and Security at South Dakota State University has been named to the task force. He says precision ag needs to be connected to the net to be successful.… Read more »

FCC forms task force to review precision ag

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The Federal Communications Commission has formed a task force to review the technology needs of precision agriculture. Michael Adelaine, Vice President for Technology and Security at South Dakota State University has been named to the task force. He says precision ag needs to be connected to the net to be successful.… Read more »

Corn Growers leader excited about Japan trade deal

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Japan’s Parliament approved a trade deal with the United States that was agreed to earlier this year by both countries Presidents. South Dakota Corn Grower’s Association Executive Director Lisa Richardson says that’s exciting news for America’s corn growers. She says it will mean more U.S. ethanol going into Japan duty free.… Read more »

Corn Growers leader excited about Japan trade deal

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Japan’s Parliament approved a trade deal with the United States that was agreed to earlier this year by both countries Presidents. South Dakota Corn Grower’s Association Executive Director Lisa Richardson says that’s exciting news for America’s corn growers. She says it will mean more U.S. ethanol going into Japan duty free.… Read more »

Watertown opens VA outpatient clinic

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Today is proud day for Watertown today as a ribbon-cutting was held to mark the opening of a new VA outpatient clinic. The VA’s Upper Midwest Healthcare Director—Robert McDivitt—was on hand for the opening. He says clinic’s like this one are vitally important to allowing veterans to get the care they… Read more »

Watertown opens VA outpatient clinic

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Today is proud day for Watertown today as a ribbon-cutting was held to mark the opening of a new VA outpatient clinic. The VA’s Upper Midwest Healthcare Director—Robert McDivitt—was on hand for the opening. He says clinic’s like this one are vitally important to allowing veterans to get the care they… Read more »

Legislative Research Council Director resigns

PIERRE, S.D. (Lifewrx.com) – The Director of the South Dakota Legislative Research Council will be stepping down following the 2020 legislative session. LRC Director Jason Hancock today confirmed to the South Dakota Broadcasters Association that he submitted his resignation to the Legislature’s Executive Board during an executive session held Monday in Pierre. Hancock tells SDBA… Read more »

Legislative Research Council Director resigns

PIERRE, S.D. (Lifewrx.com) – The Director of the South Dakota Legislative Research Council will be stepping down following the 2020 legislative session. LRC Director Jason Hancock today confirmed to the South Dakota Broadcasters Association that he submitted his resignation to the Legislature’s Executive Board during an executive session held Monday in Pierre. Hancock tells SDBA… Read more »

Enplanements increase at Pierre Regional Airport

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Over 1,500 people flew out of the Pierre Regional Airport last month. City commissioner Jamie Huizenga (hi-zin-ga) says SkyWest, flying as United Express, continues its excellent service. Huizenga says one problem that needs to be fixed is adding more parking space. Because the Pierre Regional Airport has exceeded the 10,000… Read more »

Enplanements increase at Pierre Regional Airport

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Over 1,500 people flew out of the Pierre Regional Airport last month. City commissioner Jamie Huizenga (hi-zin-ga) says SkyWest, flying as United Express, continues its excellent service. Huizenga says one problem that needs to be fixed is adding more parking space. Because the Pierre Regional Airport has exceeded the 10,000… Read more »