ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- With just over two weeks left to go until Christmas, The Aberdeen Salvation Army is asking for the community’s help to push its annual Red Kettle Campaign over the top. The most recent fundraising report shows the Aberdeen Red Kettle Campaign is down versus where it was at the same time last year. Christmastime donations to The Salvation Army are critically important, since they make it possible for our Corps (service units) to carry out their mission to serve those in need—both during the holiday season and year-round.  The needs funded by these donations are vital; they range from providing food and utility-bill assistance amid the lingering pandemic to supporting youth programs and more. The overall 2021 Red Kettle Campaign goal for Aberdeen Corps is $74,600. Donations can be made at Salvation Army red kettles in the area, or online at aberdeenredkettle.org, or by sending a check to: The Salvation Army of Aberdeen 1003 6th Ave SW Aberdeen, SD 57401   Plus:  volunteers are still needed to ring the bells at area kettles.  People wishing to volunteer can go to registertoring.com to sign up for a convenient location and shift time.   The Salvation Army greatly appreciates the community’s support!

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –  An Aberdeen, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died in a one-vehicle crash that occurred Friday, Nov. 26, north of Pierre. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2019 Mazda CX-5 was southbound on South Dakota Highway 1804 when the vehicle entered the west ditch, re-entered the highway, entered… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KOTA)- South Dakota Republican Senator Mike Rounds is back in Washington DC following the passing of his wife of over forty years Jean last month. While there is much work to do in a deeply divided congress, Rounds took the time to highlight his colleagues as he returns to the Capitol. Among the first… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- A “Holiday Celebration for Youth” is scheduled to be held at the Aberdeen Civic Arena on Monday, December 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Youths of all ages are welcome to participate in fun holiday activities.   The event is sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department with special assistance from… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,384. The state had 627 new cases and 513 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,752. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Dakota Prairie Youth Orchestra will present their first ever concert on Saturday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m. in Krikac Auditorium on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D. The concert is free and open to the public. Under the direction of Dr. Christopher Stanichar, NSU Assistant Professor, DPYO… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators will have a full menu of spending options when they start their 2022 session next month. Governor Kristi Noem proposed a number of big ticket spending programs in her budget address. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, says the speech was just the highlights.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KOTA)- At the Governor’s budget address, Governor Kristi Noem, laying out her spending priorities for the next legislative session, said the continued funding of law enforcement is among her priorities. Noem said she believes the Department of Corrections is in need of over a half billion dollars in improvements. Noem said now is the… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Department of Social Services has had an outside consultant looking at the operations of the Human Services Center in Yankton. Department Secretary Laurie Gill appeared before the Joint Appropriations Committee of the legislature in Pierre Monday. She says workforce availability and changes in care were reflected in the report. Gill says the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Several state agencies appeared before the Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature Monday in Pierre. The Board of Regents was mandated by last years “SB55” to produce a report on program duplication and efficiencies for the 2022 session. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says they have come up with a… Read more »