News Year: 2019

Three juveniles killed in crash east of Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET, S.D. (Press Release) – Three people died and two others were injured in a three-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday night east of Woonsocket. Names of those involved are not being released at this time pending notification of family members. Two other people involved were not injured. A 2000 Oldsmobile Alero was eastbound on South… Read more »

Three juveniles killed in crash east of Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET, S.D. (Press Release) – Three people died and two others were injured in a three-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday night east of Woonsocket. Names of those involved are not being released at this time pending notification of family members. Two other people involved were not injured. A 2000 Oldsmobile Alero was eastbound on South… Read more »

One dead, another injured following crash west of Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday morning west of Aberdeen According to the Brown County Coroner’s office, Levi C. Wiedebush, 17, of Warner, died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. A 2012 Chevrolet Impala had been northbound on 382nd Avenue… Read more »

One dead, another injured following crash west of Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday morning west of Aberdeen According to the Brown County Coroner’s office, Levi C. Wiedebush, 17, of Warner, died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. A 2012 Chevrolet Impala had been northbound on 382nd Avenue… Read more »

Northern State Noon Forums to kick off on Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University’s fall 2019 Noon Forums will kick off at noon Wednesday, Sept. 18, with “Lincoln and the Limits of Presidential Power.” The session, which will take place in the NSU Williams Library Round Room, will be led by NSU Professor of Political Science Dr. Jon Schaff. Schaff is… Read more »

Northern State Noon Forums to kick off on Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University’s fall 2019 Noon Forums will kick off at noon Wednesday, Sept. 18, with “Lincoln and the Limits of Presidential Power.” The session, which will take place in the NSU Williams Library Round Room, will be led by NSU Professor of Political Science Dr. Jon Schaff. Schaff is… Read more »

Work starting on S. Roosevelt St. Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Weather permitting, beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, South Roosevelt Street between 6th Avenue SE and 3rd Avenue SE will be reduced to two lanes of traffic to allow installation of sanitary sewer utilities. Motorists should expect delays due to this restriction and are advised to… Read more »

Work starting on S. Roosevelt St. Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Weather permitting, beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, South Roosevelt Street between 6th Avenue SE and 3rd Avenue SE will be reduced to two lanes of traffic to allow installation of sanitary sewer utilities. Motorists should expect delays due to this restriction and are advised to… Read more »

Brookings man facing charges for selling marijuana at health food store

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – A Brookings man is facing several charges for allegedly selling marijuana out of his business. 35-year-old Zachary Halstead is the owner of Nature’s Paradise at 417 Main Avenue. Assistant Chief of Police Derrick Powers says police received a call around 3:00 p.m. Thursday that the odor of marijuana was coming from… Read more »

Brookings man facing charges for selling marijuana at health food store

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – A Brookings man is facing several charges for allegedly selling marijuana out of his business. 35-year-old Zachary Halstead is the owner of Nature’s Paradise at 417 Main Avenue. Assistant Chief of Police Derrick Powers says police received a call around 3:00 p.m. Thursday that the odor of marijuana was coming from… Read more »

Aberdeen couple helped make wolf sculpture possible

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen couple who made Northern State University’s new wolf sculpture possible were honored at the Harvey C. Jewett IV Regional Science Education Center ribbon-cutting ceremony. Ka and Sally Squire also got to meet South Dakota sculptor John Lopez, who created the sculpture that now stands in front of the… Read more »

Aberdeen couple helped make wolf sculpture possible

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen couple who made Northern State University’s new wolf sculpture possible were honored at the Harvey C. Jewett IV Regional Science Education Center ribbon-cutting ceremony. Ka and Sally Squire also got to meet South Dakota sculptor John Lopez, who created the sculpture that now stands in front of the… Read more »

Recent rains creating erosion problems

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Drenching rains and violent storms hit across eastern South Dakota this week. Three tornados hit Sioux Falls and fields in both Lincoln and Minnehaha Counties received 3 to 9 inches of rain. Minnehaha County Farm Service Agency Executive Director Leah Turgeson says this week’s moisture left standing water and created… Read more »

Recent rains creating erosion problems

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Drenching rains and violent storms hit across eastern South Dakota this week. Three tornados hit Sioux Falls and fields in both Lincoln and Minnehaha Counties received 3 to 9 inches of rain. Minnehaha County Farm Service Agency Executive Director Leah Turgeson says this week’s moisture left standing water and created… Read more »

Portion of I-90 westbound is open

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation is advising motorists that Interstate 90 westbound is open from the Bridgewater Exit 357 west and remains closed from Humboldt Exit 379 to Bridgewater Exit 357 with through traffic detoured at Sioux Falls Exit 396  to northbound I-29. I-90 Westbound is open from the… Read more »

Portion of I-90 westbound is open

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation is advising motorists that Interstate 90 westbound is open from the Bridgewater Exit 357 west and remains closed from Humboldt Exit 379 to Bridgewater Exit 357 with through traffic detoured at Sioux Falls Exit 396  to northbound I-29. I-90 Westbound is open from the… Read more »

Noem expects state will make request for federal disaster declaration

MADISON, S.D. (WNAX) – Homes and businesses in and around Madison were the latest to feel the impact of heavy rains and widespread flooding. Up to 11 inches of rain fell across the area over two days. Governor Kristi Noem was there to look over the damage and offer state help. Noem says they help… Read more »

Noem expects state will make request for federal disaster declaration

MADISON, S.D. (WNAX) – Homes and businesses in and around Madison were the latest to feel the impact of heavy rains and widespread flooding. Up to 11 inches of rain fell across the area over two days. Governor Kristi Noem was there to look over the damage and offer state help. Noem says they help… Read more »

Ribbon-cutting held for new Jewett Science Center

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Damp conditions Thursday afternoon did nothing to dampen the celebration during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Harvey C. Jewett IV Regional Science Education Center on the campus of Northern State. Hundreds of individuals turned out to christen the new building which is located on the northeast edge of the campus, leading… Read more »

Ribbon-cutting held for new Jewett Science Center

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Damp conditions Thursday afternoon did nothing to dampen the celebration during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Harvey C. Jewett IV Regional Science Education Center on the campus of Northern State. Hundreds of individuals turned out to christen the new building which is located on the northeast edge of the campus, leading… Read more »