News Year: 2020

Small Business Administration leaders meet with Gov. Noem

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Officials from Washington, D.C. with the Small Business Administration visited with Governor Kristi Noem Thursday to discuss economic development for rural parts of South Dakota. National Director of Rural Affairs for S-B-A Michelle Christian says they’re encouraged by Noem’s “Open For Business” mantra. Dan Nordberg is Region Eight Administrator for S-B-A.… Read more »

Small Business Administration leaders meet with Gov. Noem

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Officials from Washington, D.C. with the Small Business Administration visited with Governor Kristi Noem Thursday to discuss economic development for rural parts of South Dakota. National Director of Rural Affairs for S-B-A Michelle Christian says they’re encouraged by Noem’s “Open For Business” mantra. Dan Nordberg is Region Eight Administrator for S-B-A.… Read more »

Officials asking Fort Pierre residents to conserve water following leak

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – City officials in Fort Pierre are asking residents to conserve water as crews try to find and repair a “sizeable” water leak in the city. Fort Pierre Mayor Gloria Hanson says the leak was discovered around 3 a.m. Friday morning. Hanson is asking residents to conserve water as much as… Read more »

Officials asking Fort Pierre residents to conserve water following leak

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – City officials in Fort Pierre are asking residents to conserve water as crews try to find and repair a “sizeable” water leak in the city. Fort Pierre Mayor Gloria Hanson says the leak was discovered around 3 a.m. Friday morning. Hanson is asking residents to conserve water as much as… Read more »

One killed in Brookings fire

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – One man is killed in an explosion and fire that extensively damages a home at 618 6th Avenue in Brookings. Firefighters were called to the scene shortly before Noon Thursday. Fire Chief Darrell Hartmann says there were extensive flames throughout the structure when they arrived. He says they began attacking the… Read more »

One killed in Brookings fire

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – One man is killed in an explosion and fire that extensively damages a home at 618 6th Avenue in Brookings. Firefighters were called to the scene shortly before Noon Thursday. Fire Chief Darrell Hartmann says there were extensive flames throughout the structure when they arrived. He says they began attacking the… Read more »

Safety Symposium for places of worship set for Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Police Department along with the Aberdeen Area Chaplains Corps is offering a Safety Symposium for places of worship on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The event starts at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Aberdeen Police Station. Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil talked about the inaugural event. He said… Read more »

Safety Symposium for places of worship set for Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Police Department along with the Aberdeen Area Chaplains Corps is offering a Safety Symposium for places of worship on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The event starts at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Aberdeen Police Station. Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil talked about the inaugural event. He said… Read more »

Senate Judiciary Committee passes bill to limit presumptive probation

PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the attorney general’s bill designed to limit presumptive probation for drug offenders. When an inmate is convicted of a class five or class six felony, it’s assumed that person will be sentenced to probation. A judge can justify prison time if they think it’s necessary Attorney… Read more »

Senate Judiciary Committee passes bill to limit presumptive probation

PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the attorney general’s bill designed to limit presumptive probation for drug offenders. When an inmate is convicted of a class five or class six felony, it’s assumed that person will be sentenced to probation. A judge can justify prison time if they think it’s necessary Attorney… Read more »

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Conditional use permit bill passes out of State Affairs Committee

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill that would change how conditional use permits are approved by counties was passed by the Senate State Affairs Committee Wednesday. Senators listened to over two hours of testimony before voting on the bill. Craig Anderson of Centerville is President of the South Dakota Pork Producers and says too often… Read more »

Conditional use permit bill passes out of State Affairs Committee

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PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill that would change how conditional use permits are approved by counties was passed by the Senate State Affairs Committee Wednesday. Senators listened to over two hours of testimony before voting on the bill. Craig Anderson of Centerville is President of the South Dakota Pork Producers and says too often… Read more »

Johnson announces Congressional Art Competition

PIERRE, S.D. (Press release) – U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson announced the 2020 Congressional Art Competition, which puts the artwork of South Dakota students in the nation’s Capitol building. The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) is now accepting entries on behalf of Rep. Johnson’s office. The contest is open to all South Dakota high school students.… Read more »

Johnson announces Congressional Art Competition

PIERRE, S.D. (Press release) – U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson announced the 2020 Congressional Art Competition, which puts the artwork of South Dakota students in the nation’s Capitol building. The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) is now accepting entries on behalf of Rep. Johnson’s office. The contest is open to all South Dakota high school students.… Read more »

Flu cases still rising in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — Influenza cases are still rising in South Dakota. State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton talked about the numbers. Since those numbers were released, it’s been learned that a fourth grade boy in southeastern South Dakota has become the first child in the state to die of flu-related complications this winter. As for… Read more »

Flu cases still rising in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — Influenza cases are still rising in South Dakota. State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton talked about the numbers. Since those numbers were released, it’s been learned that a fourth grade boy in southeastern South Dakota has become the first child in the state to die of flu-related complications this winter. As for… Read more »

Messina returning to Brown County Fair

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The second act for this year’s Brown County Fair was announced this morning. Jo Dee Messina will be returning to the stage and be the opening act on the Saturday of the fair, according the BCF Manager Derek Ricci. He said that fans will be very familiar with Messina. The fair… Read more »

Messina returning to Brown County Fair

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The second act for this year’s Brown County Fair was announced this morning. Jo Dee Messina will be returning to the stage and be the opening act on the Saturday of the fair, according the BCF Manager Derek Ricci. He said that fans will be very familiar with Messina. The fair… Read more »

Brookings man arrested for animal cruelty

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Brookings police arrest a man for animal cruelty after he posted a video on social media. Assistant Police Chief Derrick Powers says the video showed the male torturing and killing an injured cat. He says the investigation identified the man in the video a 19-year-old from Brookings. The male suspect was… Read more »

Brookings man arrested for animal cruelty

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Brookings police arrest a man for animal cruelty after he posted a video on social media. Assistant Police Chief Derrick Powers says the video showed the male torturing and killing an injured cat. He says the investigation identified the man in the video a 19-year-old from Brookings. The male suspect was… Read more »