OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – Businesses in the Mid America region continue to show signs of growth despite flooding and other growing risks. Ernie Goss, Director of the Institute for Economic Inquiry at Creighton University in Omaha, says the overall index for the nine state region rose again in March. Any reading over 50 indicates growth… Read more »
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Two killed in crash west of Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – Two people died Friday night when they were hit by a truck one mile west of Hot Springs. Names of the three men involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2002 Subaru Impreza was eastbound on U.S. Highway 18 when the driver lost control. The… Read more »
#SDpreps Weekend Scoreboard (3/29-3/31)
FRIDAY SCHEDULE High School West River Team invite (Day 2) – Rapid City w/ Aberdeen Central (Tennis) ` Rapid City Christian 5 Aberdeen Central 4 Singles wins from: Tristen Lickfelt & Lincoln Wilkinson. Doubles wins from: Gabe Goetz /Zach Gonsor and Tristen Lickfelt/Lincoln Wilkinson. Rapid City Central 0 Aberdeen Central 9 Singles wins from:… Read more »
Wolves Drop Pair To Wayne State
Wayne, NE (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State Baseball team dropped a double header to Wayne State Sunday afternoon by the finals of 2-5, 8-14. The Quick Details: Final Score: Game One: Northern State 2, Wayne State 5 Final Score: Game Two: Northern State 8, Wayne State 14 Records: Northern State: 10-13 (5-7 NSIC), Wayne State:… Read more »
Hall of Fame Acts of Excellence Celebration Wednesday at NSU
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The South Dakota Hall of Fame Acts of Excellence Celebration & Recognition is set for Wednesday, April 3, on the campus of Northern State. Greta Chapman, CEO of the South Dakota Hall of Fame, talked about the event. There will be eight entities recognized. Building Forever Families Adoption Services Cardboard Confessionals… Read more »
City of Pierre ready to welcome SkyWest
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The City of Pierre is close the return of commercial air service to central South Dakota. Pierre Mayor Steve Harding says the public is invited to an open house Wednesday to welcome in the first United Express flight. Harding says people seem to be taking advantage of the return to air… Read more »
Tech board leader shares thoughts on tuition increases
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Board of Technical Education set the state tuition rate at $121 per credit hour for the fall term at the four technical schools. Executive Director Nick Wendell says they tried to keep the increase to a minimum. Wendell says tech schools invest in new equipment almost every year.… Read more »
Ag producers may be looking at wind power
LYONS, Neb. (WNAX) – With little return on crops right now, ag producers may be looking at alternatives for cash flow, including wind power. Lucas Nelsen, a policy associate at the Center for Rural Affairs (in Lyons Nebraska) says there is still a lot of untapped wind potential in South Dakota. Nelsen says wind power… Read more »
Sobriety checkpoints announced for April
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety says 20 sobriety checkpoints will be held in 17 counties statewide during the month of April. The checkpoints are designed to discourage people from drinking and then driving. Monthly checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the… Read more »
Max & Erma’s closing April 14
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 »