PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Thanksgiving is a time for traveling and the South Dakota Department of Public Safety wants citizens to get to their destinations safely. The Thanksgiving Day holiday period is expected to be a busy travel period. DPS officials encourage motorists to obey all the rules of the road – especially to… Read more »
News Year: 2019
Burn ban extended to Dec. 17
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The burn ban in Brown County has been extended until Midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 17. A couple of weeks ago the Brown County Commission enacted a resolution on an emergency basis and imposed a ban to prohibit or restrict open burning with the exception of campfires in campfire rings or… Read more »
Rapid City looking at home-rule charter for city government
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender has unveiled a new initiative for change in Rapid City: the move to a home-rule charter for city government. The mayor on Monday released a letter he had previously sent to city council members, expressing his intent to begin the process. Allender says that the… Read more »
Latest disaster declarations include individual assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The latest round of federal disaster declarations for 11 counties in South Dakota include individual assistance. Phil Wernisch with the Federal Emergency Management Agency says some people may have had multiple losses this year. Wernisch say people should register even if they are unsure they have covered damages. A disaster recovery… Read more »
Last living Mount Rushmore worker passes away
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The last living worker who helped construct Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota’s Black Hills has died. Donald “Nick” Clifford of Keystone, South Dakota, was 98. His wife, Carolyn Clifford, says he died Saturday at a hospice in Rapid City. At 17, Nick Clifford was the youngest worker hired… Read more »
Johnson votes against short term spending plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Congress approved another short term spending plan last week, keeping the federal government open until late December. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson voted no, but not just to make a point. Johnson says it looked like they could make progress on some issues. Johnson says the impeachment process is blocking too… Read more »
Senator says meth treatment expensive, but cheaper than prison
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While much attention has focused on the “Meth, we’re on it” campaign launched by the State of South Dakota, legislators working on the issue are waiting on more details. Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton was on an interim committee dealing with controlled substances and says they did find some consensus. Kennedy… Read more »
Chamber conducting Hat & Mitten Drive
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Chamber Ambassadors are conducting a Hat & Mitten Drive. Gail Ochs, Chamber President, provides the details. She said there are various places around town where individuals can drop off items. Items or cash donations can also be taken to the Chamber Office at 516 S. Main St. The hats… Read more »
Winter weather part of upcoming forecast
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Those with travel plans this week need to keep an eye on the weather. There are a couple of different storm systems anticipated in the state. The first one, starting today, will likely miss the Aberdeen area, according to Travis Tarver, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen. However, the… Read more »
Wednesday marks deadline for license plate renewals
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – This week mark’s the end of another month and another deadline for license plate renewals. Because of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the deadline is actually a couple of days before the month ends. Patty VanMeter, Interim Brown County Treasurer, talked about this month’s letters. She said bringing along the postcard from the… Read more »