News Year: 2021

Angie Cleberg of United Way preview the NSU Day of Champion event coming up on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Saturday, April 17th, NSU in conjunction with the United Way of Northeast South Dakota is holding the 19th annual Day of Champions event. Communication & Impact Coordinator with United Way of  Northeast South Dakota, Angie Cleberg gave us a preview of what to expect. Cleberg talks about how this event… Read more »

Angie Cleberg of United Way preview the NSU Day of Champion event coming up on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Saturday, April 17th, NSU in conjunction with the United Way of Northeast South Dakota is holding the 19th annual Day of Champions event. Communication & Impact Coordinator with United Way of  Northeast South Dakota, Angie Cleberg gave us a preview of what to expect. Cleberg talks about how this event… Read more »

Brookings County 1st county in SD to be awarded Resilient Community

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Brookings County is the first “Resilient Community” in the state of South Dakota. The award recognizes the County’s efforts to help children and families deal with and recover from traumatic experiences. It’s the culmination of a nearly two-year process. The Resilient Communities designation was created by the Center for the Prevention of Child… Read more »

Brookings County 1st county in SD to be awarded Resilient Community

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Brookings County is the first “Resilient Community” in the state of South Dakota. The award recognizes the County’s efforts to help children and families deal with and recover from traumatic experiences. It’s the culmination of a nearly two-year process. The Resilient Communities designation was created by the Center for the Prevention of Child… Read more »

Pierre City Commission working on fireworks ordinance for 4th of July holidays

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre City Commission is looking to make more regular fireworks use a more regular part of the Fourth of July holiday.  Last year the Commission relaxed fireworks ordinances after public input due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Commissioner Jim Mehlhaff says the ordinance would be very specific on fireworks use. Fire suppression nearby… Read more »

Pierre City Commission working on fireworks ordinance for 4th of July holidays

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre City Commission is looking to make more regular fireworks use a more regular part of the Fourth of July holiday.  Last year the Commission relaxed fireworks ordinances after public input due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Commissioner Jim Mehlhaff says the ordinance would be very specific on fireworks use. Fire suppression nearby… Read more »

Rapid City Police Department provide update on the Jesus Vance murder investigation

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A shooting case out of Rapid City revolving around the death of 20 year old Jesus Vance has grown to involve a methamphetamine conspiracy and at least six people. Rapid City Police Department spokesperson Brendyn Medina said the incident took place at the South Dakota Rose Inn on April 9. Recovered surveillance… Read more »

Rapid City Police Department provide update on the Jesus Vance murder investigation

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A shooting case out of Rapid City revolving around the death of 20 year old Jesus Vance has grown to involve a methamphetamine conspiracy and at least six people. Rapid City Police Department spokesperson Brendyn Medina said the incident took place at the South Dakota Rose Inn on April 9. Recovered surveillance… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reported 1 new COVID-19 related death

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases  decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,949. The state had 235 new cases and 296 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,328. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reported 1 new COVID-19 related death

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases  decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,949. The state had 235 new cases and 296 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,328. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »

Noem to speak at Tuesday prayer breakfast

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will be the featured speaker at the mayor’s prayer breakfast Tuesday morning in Aberdeen. The event begins at 6:30 a.m. at the Dakota Event Center, 710 S. Lamont St. Individual tickets are $18 and are available online at prayerbreakfast.prodmodev.com/.

Noem to speak at Tuesday prayer breakfast

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will be the featured speaker at the mayor’s prayer breakfast Tuesday morning in Aberdeen. The event begins at 6:30 a.m. at the Dakota Event Center, 710 S. Lamont St. Individual tickets are $18 and are available online at prayerbreakfast.prodmodev.com/.

Despite recent rains, drought conditions to linger for most of the region

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Despite recent rains and cooler temperatures, the long term trend still points to drier conditions in the long term. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says it would take some long lasting rain events to refill the dry subsoil. Todey says the pattern varies across the region. Todey… Read more »

Despite recent rains, drought conditions to linger for most of the region

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Despite recent rains and cooler temperatures, the long term trend still points to drier conditions in the long term. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says it would take some long lasting rain events to refill the dry subsoil. Todey says the pattern varies across the region. Todey… Read more »

New airline services coming for Watertown & Pierre Airport beginning June 1st

WATERTOWN, & PIERRE, S.D.(AlphaMedia & DRGNews)–The U.S. Department of Transportation has chosen a new commercial airline to serve Watertown, but it’s clear that city officials are not excited about their decision. On Tuesday, the U.S. DOT chose Denver Air Connection to replace SkyWest Airlines in Watertown–effective June 1st. Watertown city officials have been very happy… Read more »

New airline services coming for Watertown & Pierre Airport beginning June 1st

WATERTOWN, & PIERRE, S.D.(AlphaMedia & DRGNews)–The U.S. Department of Transportation has chosen a new commercial airline to serve Watertown, but it’s clear that city officials are not excited about their decision. On Tuesday, the U.S. DOT chose Denver Air Connection to replace SkyWest Airlines in Watertown–effective June 1st. Watertown city officials have been very happy… Read more »

Yankton prepping for medical marijuana when it is official on July 1st

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- With the legalization of medical marijuana looming on July first, the Yankton City Commission is moving on a local control ordinance. City Manager Amy Leon updated the commission at their meeting this week. Leon says the ordinance is written in pencil at this point. Leon says she wants the commission and the city… Read more »

Yankton prepping for medical marijuana when it is official on July 1st

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- With the legalization of medical marijuana looming on July first, the Yankton City Commission is moving on a local control ordinance. City Manager Amy Leon updated the commission at their meeting this week. Leon says the ordinance is written in pencil at this point. Leon says she wants the commission and the city… Read more »

Latest update regarding COVID-19 courtesy of SD Dept of Health

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday the South Dakota Department of Health provided a media briefing regarding the latest on COVID-19. State epidemiologist Josh Clayton talked about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine that is on hold due to blood clots on 6 women out of 7 million nearly vaccinated with it. Despite concerns about the Johnson &… Read more »

Latest update regarding COVID-19 courtesy of SD Dept of Health

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday the South Dakota Department of Health provided a media briefing regarding the latest on COVID-19. State epidemiologist Josh Clayton talked about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine that is on hold due to blood clots on 6 women out of 7 million nearly vaccinated with it. Despite concerns about the Johnson &… Read more »