News Year: 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 7 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,260. The state had 441 new cases and 314 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,782. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 7 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,260. The state had 441 new cases and 314 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,782. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

Daylight Savings Times End Sunday; Make Sure To Check Smoke Alarms

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio) – South Dakota homeowners are reminded to take care of their clocks and smoke alarms this weekend. Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, Nov. 7. That means pushing clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. South Dakota Fire Marshal Paul Merriman also suggests when resetting clocks,… Read more »

Daylight Savings Times End Sunday; Make Sure To Check Smoke Alarms

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio) – South Dakota homeowners are reminded to take care of their clocks and smoke alarms this weekend. Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, Nov. 7. That means pushing clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. South Dakota Fire Marshal Paul Merriman also suggests when resetting clocks,… Read more »

Aberdeen Fire Rescue responds to multi-unit garage fire

Aberdeen, S.D.(Press Release) – On November 3, 2021 at 10:26pm, Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire involving a multi-unit garage complex used by apartment building tenants in the 1000 block of 27th Ave NE. On arrival, fire department crews found heavy fire and smoke conditions involving approximately half of the seven garage units… Read more »

Aberdeen Fire Rescue responds to multi-unit garage fire

Aberdeen, S.D.(Press Release) – On November 3, 2021 at 10:26pm, Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire involving a multi-unit garage complex used by apartment building tenants in the 1000 block of 27th Ave NE. On arrival, fire department crews found heavy fire and smoke conditions involving approximately half of the seven garage units… Read more »

Build Dakota making stops at high schools

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The “Build Dakota” road show is stopping at high schools across southeast South Dakota, introducing students to the scholarship program and educational options at the state’s tech colleges. Dani Anderson, head of the “Build Dakota” program says they are seeing positive results. Anderson says the program continues to grow. Anderson says it’s a… Read more »

Build Dakota making stops at high schools

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The “Build Dakota” road show is stopping at high schools across southeast South Dakota, introducing students to the scholarship program and educational options at the state’s tech colleges. Dani Anderson, head of the “Build Dakota” program says they are seeing positive results. Anderson says the program continues to grow. Anderson says it’s a… Read more »

October enplanement number released for the Pierre Airport

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The pheasant hunting season didn’t disappoint when it comes to passengers using Pierre Regional Airport.  Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says over 2300 people used Pierre’s airport in October. SkyWest carried 1,522 passengers while Denver Air Connection transported 852 flyers. With two months of enplanements left to log, Pierre… Read more »

October enplanement number released for the Pierre Airport

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The pheasant hunting season didn’t disappoint when it comes to passengers using Pierre Regional Airport.  Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says over 2300 people used Pierre’s airport in October. SkyWest carried 1,522 passengers while Denver Air Connection transported 852 flyers. With two months of enplanements left to log, Pierre… Read more »

SDSU student named national FFA officer as Central Region Vice President

INDIANAPOLIS, I.N.(WNAX)- At the recently concluded National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Courtney Zimmerman of Wisconsin who attends South Dakota State University was chosen as a National Officer. Zimmerman who’s majoring in Ag Communications at SDSU was elected at Central Region Vice President. SDSU President Dr. Barry Dunn says he wasn’t surprised by having one of… Read more »

SDSU student named national FFA officer as Central Region Vice President

INDIANAPOLIS, I.N.(WNAX)- At the recently concluded National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Courtney Zimmerman of Wisconsin who attends South Dakota State University was chosen as a National Officer. Zimmerman who’s majoring in Ag Communications at SDSU was elected at Central Region Vice President. SDSU President Dr. Barry Dunn says he wasn’t surprised by having one of… Read more »

SD power producers preparing for the winter

MARION, S.D.(WNAX)- We got a lesson about the Southwest Power Pool in February and how it impacts all of us when freezing weather in Texas forced rolling electric blackouts for many utilities in the northern plains. Brad Schardin, Manager of Southeastern Electric in Marion, says the regional power producers have been working to avoid a… Read more »

SD power producers preparing for the winter

MARION, S.D.(WNAX)- We got a lesson about the Southwest Power Pool in February and how it impacts all of us when freezing weather in Texas forced rolling electric blackouts for many utilities in the northern plains. Brad Schardin, Manager of Southeastern Electric in Marion, says the regional power producers have been working to avoid a… Read more »

Senator Jean Hunhoff preview the National Conference of State Legislatures in Tampa

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The National Conference of State Legislatures is meeting this week in Tampa Florida. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton is attending and says all fifty states are represented. Hunhoff says health care is a big topic, especially related to Covid-19. Hunhoff says she will be involved in a presentation on telehealth. Hunhoff says spending… Read more »

Senator Jean Hunhoff preview the National Conference of State Legislatures in Tampa

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The National Conference of State Legislatures is meeting this week in Tampa Florida. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton is attending and says all fifty states are represented. Hunhoff says health care is a big topic, especially related to Covid-19. Hunhoff says she will be involved in a presentation on telehealth. Hunhoff says spending… Read more »

National Farmers Company spokesman expects record ag land sales to continue

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Farmers National Company said its agents sold a record amount of land during the company’s fiscal year that ended September 30th. Farmers National Agents and staff handled over three quarters of a billion dollars of real estate sales the past 12 month topping the previous record set in 2013. Randy Dickhut, Senior Vice… Read more »

National Farmers Company spokesman expects record ag land sales to continue

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Farmers National Company said its agents sold a record amount of land during the company’s fiscal year that ended September 30th. Farmers National Agents and staff handled over three quarters of a billion dollars of real estate sales the past 12 month topping the previous record set in 2013. Randy Dickhut, Senior Vice… Read more »

2022 Leadership Aberdeen Program is accepting applications

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Leadership Aberdeen is a comprehensive leadership training program that provides participants with the opportunity to sharpen their skills, share their experiences, and make life-long connections with fellow participants. Participants will follow a 12-week Positive Leadership curriculum which focuses on growing their individual skills by focusing on leadership attributes including: Community Building, Advocacy,… Read more »

2022 Leadership Aberdeen Program is accepting applications

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Leadership Aberdeen is a comprehensive leadership training program that provides participants with the opportunity to sharpen their skills, share their experiences, and make life-long connections with fellow participants. Participants will follow a 12-week Positive Leadership curriculum which focuses on growing their individual skills by focusing on leadership attributes including: Community Building, Advocacy,… Read more »