ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Hoven as the Director of the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. He will begin his new role on Monday, Nov. 25. Hoven has served as Park Superintendent for the department since 1982 and prior to that… Read more »
News Year: 2019
Regents leader says too much budget pressure put on student tuition
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A three percent dip in fall enrollment at South Dakota’s public universities will force a reaction from the Board of Regents. Board President Kevin Schieffer says they believe they can manage the drop in revenue for at least one year without major changes. Schieffer says if that trend doesn’t change soon,… Read more »
Hoven homecoming parade moved to today because of approaching weather
HOVEN, S.D. (DRG News) – Because of the approaching winter storm, the students and staff at the Hoven School District decided to hold their homecoming parade today rather than Friday. Supt. Jeremy Hurd, in an automated message sent out from the district, said the schedule planned for Friday will be followed today instead. Hoven School… Read more »
Body found believed to be missing Wyoming girl
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – Authorities in Meade County say a body discovered in a home today is believed to be that of a missing Wyoming girl. Sergeant Calen Deyo with the Meade County Sheriff’s Office says they, along with agents from the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, served a search warrant at a residence… Read more »
Deadline approaching for Miss Aberdeen Contest
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The deadline to sign up for this year’s Miss Aberdeen Contest and talent contest is Tuesday, Oct. 15. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 16. Wanda Freudenthal, President of the Hub City Women of Today, talked about this year’s contest. She said that there are age qualifications for those wishing… Read more »
SecurCrop leader shares knowledge on industrial hemp
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Supporters of industrial hemp spent time together in Pierre Monday discussing how to get production of the crop legalized in South Dakota, as well as the various logistics associated with growing, harvesting and processing it. SecurCrop vice president Randy Stratton says there are already hemp processing manufacturers making the equipment… Read more »
Wintry weather to impact area
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Get ready for the first taste of winter weather of the season. While it’s still hard to tell exactly where the rain-snow cutoff line will be, temperatures will plummet and winds pick up as we head into the weekend. Kari Fleegel, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, said that… Read more »
Vermillion schools see continued growth
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Schools count their students in late September and that is the number that is used to calculate state aid. Vermillion School Superintendent Damon Alvey says they are seeing slow growth. Vermillion schools had 1,259 students last year. Alvey says that increase also fuels more options for students. Alvey says enrollment growth… Read more »
Dakota Vaping Association says legal vaping getting bad rap
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Dakota Vaping Association says legal vaping shops in South Dakota are getting unfairly blamed for vaping-related illnesses. The Association’s Jordan Mason says all the medical issues are linked to black market products, not legal devices. There may be moves in the 2020 State Legislature to restrict vaping. The Vaping… Read more »
Avera St. Luke’s Foundation raffling mower as part of Pink Month
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Avera St. Luke’s Foundation has teamed up with Northside Implement of Webster, Bush Hog Mowers and Hub City Radio to give away a pink Bush Hog zero turn mower, valued at nearly $8,000. The raffle is part of the Foundation’s Pink Month, during which it organizes or joins several… Read more »