ABERDEEN, SD.(HubCityRadio) NSU is hosting its 1st ever GiveNDay on Wednesday March 24th starting at 9AM & running for 24 hours. The school is lookin to inspire supporters of NSU to come together and provide essential funding to ALL areas across the university! Challenge/Matching gifts: as more people give, the impact increases – unlocking matches… Read more »
News Year: 2021
SD State Fair announcing John Pardi as first grandstand act for the 2021 fair
HURON, S.D.(AlphaMedia)–The South Dakota State Fair has announced its first grandstand entertainment act of the 2021 fair. Assistant Fair Manager Candi Briley says Pardi attracts old and new country fans alike. Pardi was named the Country Music Association’s New Artist of the Year in 2017, and the Academy of Country Music New Male… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased while hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,923. The state had 128 new cases and 132 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,240. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
Local governments waiting on rules & regulation regarding medical marijuana
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- With the prospect of medical marijuana becoming legal in South Dakota on July first, local governments are waiting on state agencies to come up with rules and regulations. Vermillion City Manager John Prescott says he had been anticipating a delay until January first. Prescott says they have no idea on any possible local… Read more »
SD President of the State Chamber of Commerce & Industry pleased with how the state spend the one time money
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators did a good job of spending hundreds of millions in one-time dollars this year. Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says they made good investments. Owen says they money was spread over a number of needs and projects. Owen, a long time lobbyist and… Read more »
South Dakota Board of Regents looking to benefit off the the $300 million one time money
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The 2021 South Dakota legislature had more than three hundred million dollars in one time money to distribute, which was unprecedented. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says the legislature authorized funding medical and bioresearch equipment. Gestring says they Board of Regents will also get a boost in their maintenance and repair… Read more »
Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau gave an update on tourism in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Monday night, Casey Weismantel, executive director of the Aberdeen Convention & Visitor Bureau provided an update on the tourism industry here in the Hub City. Weismantel talked about the positive numbers the bureau is receiving through social media. Weismantel showed the number of people visiting Aberdeen went up the 2nd half of the… Read more »
The option to text 911 now available in case of emergency
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A second option for contacting help in an emergency is now available in South Dakota. South Dakota Department of Public Safety Secretary Craig Price says you can now text your emergency to 911. Price says the service can help when a phone call is just not an option. The program will let you… Read more »
Governor Kristi Noem defends her stance on women in sports
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem defended her stance on womens and girls sports at a news conference in Sioux Falls. She says her decisions are made to help people. Noem had issued a style and from veto of HB 1217 which would limit trans gender females participation in sports. She says they… Read more »
Deadline extended to apply for summer positions at Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is accepting applications for summer seasonal positions. A variety of positions are available, including baseball, softball and tee ball coaches, baseball and softball umpires, Park, Forestry, Cemetery and Golf maintenance workers, Wylie Park and Aquatic Center concession workers, tennis instructors, lifeguards, aquatic center cashiers, cultural… Read more »