News Year: 2021

Rail cars and trains needed to help push harvest

KIMBALL, S.D.(WNAX)- Warm, dry weather is pushing harvest along and that in turn will create a need for rail cars to move commodities out of the region. Todd Yeaton, General Manager at Gavilon in Kimball, says there are no problems getting rail cars and shuttle trains right now. Yeaton says there are drought impacts in… Read more »

Rail cars and trains needed to help push harvest

KIMBALL, S.D.(WNAX)- Warm, dry weather is pushing harvest along and that in turn will create a need for rail cars to move commodities out of the region. Todd Yeaton, General Manager at Gavilon in Kimball, says there are no problems getting rail cars and shuttle trains right now. Yeaton says there are drought impacts in… Read more »

Debate continue between natural immunity vs vaccine immunity of Covid-19

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- There are some debates, mostly online, about the benefits of natural immunity to Covid-19 as opposed to vaccine immunity. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says natural immunity has a broad definition. Healy says those that have had Covid-19 may not be as protected from another round… Read more »

Debate continue between natural immunity vs vaccine immunity of Covid-19

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- There are some debates, mostly online, about the benefits of natural immunity to Covid-19 as opposed to vaccine immunity. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says natural immunity has a broad definition. Healy says those that have had Covid-19 may not be as protected from another round… Read more »

Hughes County Sheriff’s Office looking to save money on laundry

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Hughes County Sheriff’s Office is looking to save money by shifting its laundry duty to the correctional facility that sits on the hill overlooking the South Dakota Women’s Prison in Pierre.  Sheriff Patrick Callahan says laundry is currently done through the prison. Callahan says the Hughes County Jail doesn’t have a laundry… Read more »

Hughes County Sheriff’s Office looking to save money on laundry

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Hughes County Sheriff’s Office is looking to save money by shifting its laundry duty to the correctional facility that sits on the hill overlooking the South Dakota Women’s Prison in Pierre.  Sheriff Patrick Callahan says laundry is currently done through the prison. Callahan says the Hughes County Jail doesn’t have a laundry… Read more »

Senator John Thune recap his stay in Aberdeen last Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last Saturday Senator John Thune spent the day in Aberdeen enjoying Northern’s homecoming as well as attending a ceremony involving the 452nd ordinance. Senator Thune talk about the Gypsy Day Parade that took place in the morning. After the parade, Senator Thune went to the Strode Center on the campus of Presentation College… Read more »

Senator John Thune recap his stay in Aberdeen last Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last Saturday Senator John Thune spent the day in Aberdeen enjoying Northern’s homecoming as well as attending a ceremony involving the 452nd ordinance. Senator Thune talk about the Gypsy Day Parade that took place in the morning. After the parade, Senator Thune went to the Strode Center on the campus of Presentation College… Read more »

2021 Governor’s Awards Winners

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Department of Human Services honored South Dakotan businesses and residents who have made significant contributions toward the employment of individuals with disabilities.  Cabinet Secretary Shawine Rechtenbaugh says the 2021 Governor’s Awards brought a record number of nominations. South Dakota is a leader in the nation for encouraging the employment of… Read more »

2021 Governor’s Awards Winners

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Department of Human Services honored South Dakotan businesses and residents who have made significant contributions toward the employment of individuals with disabilities.  Cabinet Secretary Shawine Rechtenbaugh says the 2021 Governor’s Awards brought a record number of nominations. South Dakota is a leader in the nation for encouraging the employment of… Read more »

Senator John Thune talks about the committe hearing dealing with Facebook

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Senator John Thune was on the Senate Commerce subcommittee dealing with child security on social media emphasis being on Facebook. Senator Thune talks about the issues of algorithms in social media. Senator Thune is working on two bills dealing with Big Tech & social media.  The first bill discussed is the… Read more »

Senator John Thune talks about the committe hearing dealing with Facebook

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Senator John Thune was on the Senate Commerce subcommittee dealing with child security on social media emphasis being on Facebook. Senator Thune talks about the issues of algorithms in social media. Senator Thune is working on two bills dealing with Big Tech & social media.  The first bill discussed is the… Read more »

Water Off – 12th Ave NW to 13th Ave NW and North 1st Street

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- WATER OFF:   Beginning at approximately 8:00am on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, water will be off in the following areas to replace a fire hydrant: 12th Avenue Northwest to 13th Avenue Northwest and North 1st Street Residents in the area are advised to collect & store water for personal use.  Work will… Read more »

Water Off – 12th Ave NW to 13th Ave NW and North 1st Street

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- WATER OFF:   Beginning at approximately 8:00am on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, water will be off in the following areas to replace a fire hydrant: 12th Avenue Northwest to 13th Avenue Northwest and North 1st Street Residents in the area are advised to collect & store water for personal use.  Work will… Read more »

Update on the fires burning north of Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- As much as 750 acres are believed to be burned north of Rapid City, as the Auburn Fire continues to be battled today. No structures or lives have been reported lost at this time, though evacuation orders remain in place for some residents on the active fronts of fire. Tessa Jaeger, public… Read more »

Update on the fires burning north of Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- As much as 750 acres are believed to be burned north of Rapid City, as the Auburn Fire continues to be battled today. No structures or lives have been reported lost at this time, though evacuation orders remain in place for some residents on the active fronts of fire. Tessa Jaeger, public… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 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 2,161. The state had 755 new cases and 1,080 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 6,889. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 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 2,161. The state had 755 new cases and 1,080 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 6,889. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

Senator John Thune talks about big tech business practices

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Big tech companies are again being questioned about their business practices by Members of Congress. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the big sites like Facebook, Twitter and Google should let consumers find what they want without direction. Thune says those big companies shouldn’t act as filters. Thune says the sites don’t tell… Read more »

Senator John Thune talks about big tech business practices

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Big tech companies are again being questioned about their business practices by Members of Congress. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the big sites like Facebook, Twitter and Google should let consumers find what they want without direction. Thune says those big companies shouldn’t act as filters. Thune says the sites don’t tell… Read more »