ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Downtown Association is hosting a Wine Walk tonight here in Aberdeen. Executive Director Shelley Westra-Heier previews the event. Westra-Heier talks about the after party to follow at Engels Event Company. Westra-Heier talks about how to get the tickets for this event. The Wine Walk runs from 5-8pm.
News Year: 2022
12th annual Career Expo to be September 29th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce & Education Committee will host the 12th annual Youth Career Expo in the Barnett Center on the campus of Northern State University on Thursday, September 29th, 2022, from 8 a.m. until approximately 11 a.m. This is an opportunity to market careers in your company… Read more »
FEMA approves 3.4 million dollars for repairs of the Marne Creek floodway
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved three point four million dollars for repairs to the Marne Creek floodway in Yankton following damages from flooding in March of 2019. City Manager Amy Leon says its been a long process. FEMA funding will cover seventy five percent of the project with the city and… Read more »
RCP&E Railroad looking to upgrade their locomotives
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad is looking to update it’s locomotive fleet to carry heavier, longer trains across South Dakota. The current fleet of 45 locomotives are from the 1970’s. Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs for R-C-P and E Jerry Vest says they are looking to bring in… Read more »
Public feedback on reservoir on the west bank of Missouri River
BURKE, S.D.(WNAX)- As studies begin on possible construction of a large pumped storage hydro power plant in Gregory County, opposition is also organizing. Lee Qualm, a former legislator from Platte, says they had another meeting Monday night in Burke. Missouri River Energy Services is the lead in the plan that would build a large reservoir… Read more »
Enrollment up at the Board of Regents schools
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Enrollment at the six state universities in South Dakota rose this fall. Board of Regents Executive Director Brian Maher had the report. Maher says they saw significant growth in one particular group. Maher says the universities are reacting to student needs. Total headcount this fall was reported at thirty-three thousand, six hundred ninety.… Read more »
Senator Al Novstrup & Representative Carl Perry recap the summer sessions on regional jails
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Immediately following the latest committee meeting dealing with regional jails & correctional facilities, Senator Al Novstrup & Representative Carl Perry did a recap of the session. City of Mobridge is now interested in building a jail for the north central region. Senator Novstrup comments on why they’re doing it. Representative Perry express concern… Read more »
Love Your Neighbor Tour stopped in Aberdeen Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Love Your Neighbor SD Tour made a stop in Aberdeen Wednesday to promote Amendment D, the expansion of Medicaid in South Dakota. Bill Kuback with the Sioux Falls Good Samaritan Society talked about following the golden rule. Kuback talks about how expanding Medicaid is good business policy. Kuback talks how Medicaid expansion… Read more »
Hand County Sheriff’s Office looking for a stolen pickup
MILLER, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Hand County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a grey, 2014 Ford F20 four-door pickup stolen Sunday night (Sept. 18, 2022, 10:32pm) from Miller. Sheriff Shane Croeni (crow-knee) says it’s likely the suspect stole a vehicle in Selby, drove to Aberdeen, stole another vehicle, drove to Spink County and stole another vehicle. That… Read more »
Hand County Sheriff’s Office hs warrent out for Stetson Baloun
MILLER, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Hand County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to be on the lookout for a 22-year-old man from Redfield who hasn’t shown up for recent court hearings. Sheriff Shane Croeni (crow-knee) says Stetson Baloun has family members in Miller. Croeni says Baloun has multiple cases currently moving through the court system, but again,… Read more »