ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On October 24, 2022 at approximately 8pm Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire in the 900 block of 8th Ave SE. When fire crews arrived, a detached garage was found to be engulfed in flames. Fire personnel were able to control the fire; however, the adjacent home did… Read more »
News Year: 2022
Summer study on Juvenile Justice met last week in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Study Committee on Juvenile Justice of the South Dakota legislature met last week. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says they talked about services needed to keep kids out of the juvenile justice system. Stevens says rural areas are especially lacking in any type of juvenile services. Stevens says early intervention is the… Read more »
FEMA’s Region 8 held their annual “Great Shakeout” last week
DENVER, C.O.(WNAX)- Region 8 of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, based in Denver, held their annual “Great Shakeout” exercise last week. Sean McGowan, Earthquake Program Manager for Region 8, says while rare in the region, its good to be prepared for possible shakers. McGowan says despite relative stability, there may be unknown underground fault lines… Read more »
Member of the GOAC endorse resolution to give committee subpoena power
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature endorsed a resolution at their meeting last week to give the committee subpoena power. Committee member, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they need that power to do their work. Hunhoff says they have had a difficult time getting information… Read more »
Overweg Repair named Retailer of the Year
KIMBALL, S.D.(WNAX)- Overweg Repair of Kimball has been selected as the South Dakota Retailers Association “Retailer of the Year.” Overweg Repair is a family business owned by Dan and Corinne Overweg. Overweg says they have been in business since 1985. Overweg says they want to be a good part of their community. That award and… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council address the Animal & Fowl in the City Code
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council address Ordinance 22-10-6(Animal & Fowl in the City Code). Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager discussed some of the amendments that was proposed to the ordinance. Wager talks about the mental state of the pet to be determine incompatible with the city ordinance. Wager address the issue… Read more »
Halloween Free Skate Day on Sunday at Odde Ice Arena
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will sponsor a special Halloween Free Skate Day on Sunday, October 30th from 6;15pm-9pm. Dress in Costume and your admission is free! Start your Halloween weekend at The Odde Ice Arena. For more information on recreational skating or skating lessons, call the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation… Read more »
Congressman Johnson comment on poll showing lack of support of U.S. Congress
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A recent You Gov America poll showed about twenty percent of those surveyed approved of the job that Congress was doing and that was up from the sixteen percent approving a year ago. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says it has been a difficult time. Johnson says he will continue to pursue his… Read more »
Northern State University Fall Jazz Concert set for Wednesday Oct. 26
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Northern State University Fall Jazz Concert will take place Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will feature the 2 O’Clock Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Grant Manhart, NSU professor of music. Tickets will be available at the door, at a cost of… Read more »
The Atlantic City Boys performing Tuesday at NSU
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Community Concert Association (ACCA) is excited to announce their next concert of the 2022-23 Season will be The Atlantic City Boys on Tuesday, October 25 at 7:00 pm at the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre in the NSU Johnson Fine Art Center. The Atlantic City Boys are a nostalgic vocal… Read more »