PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The State of South Dakota will soon start another meth awareness campaign. Governor Kristi Noem says it will take a combined effort. Noem says it will be a more positive campaign. The state has been running the “No Meth Forever” campaign for the past few years. Law enforcement says meth is… Read more »
News Year: 2019
One killed, two injured in four-vehicle crash north of Beresford
BERESFORD, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and two others were injured in a fatal crash involving four vehicles early Wednesday morning north of Beresford. Names of those involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2007 Peterbilt Conventional semi-truck was southbound on Interstate 29 when the vehicle lost a tire.… Read more »
Ghoul Gallop Community Glow Run Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Ghoul Gallop Community Glow Run will take place on Friday, Nov. 1 at the Aberdeen Aquatic Center. Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. with the run/walk beginning at 6 p.m. Saundra Anderson, Director of the Aberdeen Central FOR Club, provides the details. Cost is $25 per adult and $15 for students… Read more »
Litigation continuing against radio frequency identification ear tags
BELVIDERE, S.D. (WNAX) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has paused its effort to mandate radio frequency identification ear tags for cattle and bison. That was removed following a lawsuit filed by R-CALF. One of the lead plaintiffs in the case is South Dakota rancher Kenny Fox of Belvidere who serves as R-CALF’s Animal ID… Read more »
Time to start preparing for winter
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While the state received its first taste of winter weather a few weeks ago, the real winter season is right around the corner. It is not too early to start thinking about winter preparedness. Scott Meints, Brown County Emergency Manager, said people should already start thinking about safe traveling tips. Being… Read more »
Census reports vital for future programs
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The U.S. Census Bureau is ramping up for next year’s count of everyone who lives in the United States. Yankton Community and Economic Development Director Dave Mingo says an accurate report is vital to all states, counties and cities. Mingo says he hopes people will take the time to fill out… Read more »
Sobriety checkpoints announced for November
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – State Department of Public Safety officials say sobriety checkpoints are planned in 18 counties statewide during November. Checkpoints are done monthly in different counties as a way to discourage drivers from drinking and then driving. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted… Read more »
Farmers Union Lobbyist doubts rules will cover all of Noem’s concerns
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The USDA announced that their interim rule on production and growing of industrial hemp will be published in the Federal Register on Thursday. South Dakota Farmers Union Lobbyist Mitch Richter says even though the rule is calling for hemp testing at DEA labs, he doesn’t think that will cover all of… Read more »
Victim identified in fatal pedestrian accident in Sturgis
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – Authorities have identified the victim of Monday’s vehicle vs. pedestrian accident. Police have identified the victim as 68-year-old Jerry Watkins of Sturgis. Watkins was in the crosswalk, attempting to cross Sherman Street at the intersection with Harley Davidson Way when he was struck by a westbound pickup truck being driven by… Read more »
Moose spotted near Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) – A moose on the loose in Sioux Falls is still rare, but increasingly not unheard of. Sioux Falls Animal Control Officer Julie DeJong said moose in the area have become more common. DeJong has been monitoring the bull moose in a cornfield near Marion Road and I-90. He seems unconcerned… Read more »