CAVOUR, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died early Friday morning in a one-vehicle rollover that occurred south of Cavour. Names of the three males involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 1992 Dodge D250 pickup was southbound on 409th Avenue when the driver lost control on the ice-covered road. The… Read more »
News Year: 2019
Teens identified in fatal crash south of Tulare
TULARE, S.D. (Press Release) – Two females from Leola, S.D., have been identified as the people who died in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday night south of Tulare. A 2007 Chevrolet Impala was northbound on U.S. Highway 281 when it crossed the centerline and struck head-on a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup traveling southbound… Read more »
4Hers collect more than 8,400 shoes during community service project
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota 4Hers collected over 8,400 pairs of shoes through their 2018-2019 community service project and donated them to a non-profit group. SDSU Extension Regional 4H Youth Advisor Hilary Risner says they worked with a nonprofit organization that ships those shoes to developing countries. Risner says Lincoln County South Dakota 4Hers… Read more »
Holiday Lighting Contest Dec. 4
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce is once again holding a Holiday Lighting Contest. Officials will be judging the lights on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Lisa Anderson, Public Relations Director with the Chamber, talked about the event. She said that there is still time to let the Chamber know if you wish to… Read more »
Flags to be half-staff in honor of former legislator Christianson
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered flags at the South Dakota State Capitol to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. until sunset on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, to honor the life of T. Loren Christianson, a former legislator. Christianson served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1977 until… Read more »
Aberdeen man honored as 10,000th passenger at Watertown airport
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — A nice gift today for an Aberdeen man as he and his family boarded a flight from Watertown to Chicago. Chuck Driscoll was the 10,000th passenger to board a flight at Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) in 2019. Mayor Sarah Caron was on hand for the announcement, and gave Driscoll a gift… Read more »
FEMA denies state’s appeal for disaster declaration
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The Department of Public Safety has announced that FEMA denied the state’s appeal for a presidential disaster declaration covering severe weather damage done in six South Dakota counties from Aug. 2-11, 2019. South Dakota officials had requested a disaster declaration for Public Assistance to damage done by severe storms, tornadoes… Read more »
Fire Marshal provides safe cooking tips
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Fire Marshal reminds people to enjoy all the great food this Thanksgiving holiday, but also to be mindful that fires occur more often this time of year. Nationwide, Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says that makes home fire safety even… Read more »
Troopers to be out in force this weekend
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Highway Patrol Troopers will be out in force this weekend as holiday traffic peaks. Highway Patrol Superintendent, Colonel Rick Miller says fatal accidents are down this year. Miller says people driving need to stay focused on the road. Miller says they are also asking people to fasten their seat… Read more »
Noem seeking input on District 35 Senate vacancy
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is seeking public input for a District 35 Senate vacancy. The opening was created after current State Senator Lyndi DiSanto announced her resignation effective Dec. 31, 2019. “State legislators are ambassadors for their home districts, and I look forward to collaborating with folks in District 35 to… Read more »