OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The latest monthly survey shows the economy continues to slow across the region. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says signs are pointing toward a contraction. Goss says business managers are seeing lots of problems. Goss says there are also long term issues. Goss says he expects another interest rate hike from the… Read more »
News Year: 2022
Aberdeen Downtown Association announces new Executive Director
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Alexa Sheldon has been hired as the new Executive Director of the Aberdeen Downtown Association. Originally from Gettysburg, Alexa recently moved to Aberdeen. “Growning up, I spent many weekends here. I have always been an advocate and believer in the growth and potential of downtown Aberdeen. I have felt great pride as… Read more »
Clay County voters approve bond for new law enforcement center and jail
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Voters in Clay County earlier this month approved a thirty-nine-million-dollar bond issue for a new law enforcement center and jail. Sheriff Andy Howe says they are moving quickly on the location. Howe says using city owned land would help control some costs. Howe says once a site is defined, they can then move… Read more »
City of Wagner to vote on what to do with SD Highway 46
WAGNER, S.D.(WNAX)- Voters in the City of Wagner will be back to the polls on Tuesday. City Attorney Ken Cotton says it stems back to a resolution of support for changes to Highway 46 passed by the city council this summer. Cotton says there was a lot of public input before the council voted. The… Read more »
C.E.O. of Northwestern Energy to retire at the end of the year
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Bob Rowe, C.E.O. of Northwestern Energy for the past fourteen years will be retiring from that position at the end of the year. He and his successor, current Chief Operating Officer Brian Bird are touring company locations in Nebraska, South Dakota and Montana. During a stop in Yankton, Rowe said he feels good… Read more »
Open primaries proponents file 2024 ballot initiative
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, proponents of open primary elections filed a proposed constitutional amendment with the South Dakota Legislative Research Council. This is the first step towards placing an open primaries initiative on the November 2024 ballot. “We believe that primary elections in South Dakota should be open to all voters regardless of… Read more »
Second large drug bust in Roberts County this week
SISSETON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – According to the Roberts County Deputies’ Facebook post, deputies conducted another large drug bust, the second big bust in the area this week. On Monday, the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate and Roberts County Deputies conducted the largest drug bust in South Dakota, seizing 12.4 lbs of fentanyl pills and 3.6 lbs of… Read more »
Representative Roger Chase was at the Pierre Economomic Development Corportation meeting
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- State Representative Roger Chase of Huron was the guest speaker Tuesday for the board meeting of the Pierre Economic Development Corporation. Chase chaired the 2021 summer study on workforce housing where most of the proposed legislation passed. There were hang-ups with the most important bill to appropriate 200-million dollars for housing. Chase says… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 3 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 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 3,099. The state had 1,108 new cases and 962 recoveries, increasing active infections to 759. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Aberdeen Community Theatre to present “Tales From the Charred Underbelly of the Yule Log”
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio) – The Aberdeen Community Theatre presents the show “Tales From the Charred Underbelly of the Yule Log”. The show was written by MPR(Minnesota Public Radio)’s Kevin Kling. Kling talks about growing up with a disability. Kling talked about how he got into writing. Kling discussed what the show is about. Managing Director for… Read more »