News Author: Hub City Radio Staff

SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,231. The state had 216 new cases and 290 recoveries, increasing active infections to 133. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,231. The state had 216 new cases and 290 recoveries, increasing active infections to 133. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

Aberdeen School Board hears about preliminary budget for 2023-24 school year

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen School Board on Monday heard about projections for the next school year.  South Dakota law requires that a preliminary budget needs to be submitted by May. School Board Finance Director Tom Janish talks about the general fund. Janish talks about enrollment declining this year with enrolling expecting to be less next… Read more »

Aberdeen School Board hears about preliminary budget for 2023-24 school year

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen School Board on Monday heard about projections for the next school year.  South Dakota law requires that a preliminary budget needs to be submitted by May. School Board Finance Director Tom Janish talks about the general fund. Janish talks about enrollment declining this year with enrolling expecting to be less next… Read more »

Parker schools preparing for a busy summer

PARKER, S.D.(WNAX)- While activities at many area schools will be winding down, the Parker School District will have a busy summer. Superintendent Donavon DeBoer says they will be ramping up construction and renovations. DeBoer says there are many changes coming. DeBoer says they have finished some parts of the renovations. DeBoer says they hope to… Read more »

Parker schools preparing for a busy summer

PARKER, S.D.(WNAX)- While activities at many area schools will be winding down, the Parker School District will have a busy summer. Superintendent Donavon DeBoer says they will be ramping up construction and renovations. DeBoer says there are many changes coming. DeBoer says they have finished some parts of the renovations. DeBoer says they hope to… Read more »

Lake Area Tech to have graduation Friday

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Lake Area Technical College’s graduation ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 12, 2023, at 4:00 pm in the Civic Arena. This year’s graduating class will be Lake Area Technical College’s largest, last reported at 932, and that number could increase by Friday. This ceremony will be the 56th graduation at the college. Lake… Read more »

Lake Area Tech to have graduation Friday

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Lake Area Technical College’s graduation ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 12, 2023, at 4:00 pm in the Civic Arena. This year’s graduating class will be Lake Area Technical College’s largest, last reported at 932, and that number could increase by Friday. This ceremony will be the 56th graduation at the college. Lake… Read more »

Aberdeen nurse and pharmacists honored with prestigious nursing awards

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release) — Sarah Stoebner, RN, and the Aberdeen Pharmacy Service team received awards earlier this month during the Sanford Health Nurses Week celebration in Sioux Falls. Sarah Stoebner received the Florence Nightingale Professional Nurse award for her outstanding involvement in the practice of the art and the science of nursing, as evidenced… Read more »

Aberdeen nurse and pharmacists honored with prestigious nursing awards

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release) — Sarah Stoebner, RN, and the Aberdeen Pharmacy Service team received awards earlier this month during the Sanford Health Nurses Week celebration in Sioux Falls. Sarah Stoebner received the Florence Nightingale Professional Nurse award for her outstanding involvement in the practice of the art and the science of nursing, as evidenced… Read more »

Austin Goss pleads guilty to lesser charge of Disorderly Conduct

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A magistrate judge in Stanley County has approved a suspended imposition of sentence for a former Pierre-based political reporter charged with a Class 2 Misdemeanor after using a website to make a prank phone call appear as through it was coming from South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s personal cell phone. 26 year old… Read more »

Austin Goss pleads guilty to lesser charge of Disorderly Conduct

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A magistrate judge in Stanley County has approved a suspended imposition of sentence for a former Pierre-based political reporter charged with a Class 2 Misdemeanor after using a website to make a prank phone call appear as through it was coming from South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s personal cell phone. 26 year old… Read more »

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive coming up Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday the Aberdeen Postal Service in conjunction with the United Way of NorthEast South Dakota are doing their food drive to help the community.  This year marks the 31st anniversary the NALC(National Association of Letter Carriers) has been doing this across the country. Communications & Impact Coordinator for United Way,… Read more »

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive coming up Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday the Aberdeen Postal Service in conjunction with the United Way of NorthEast South Dakota are doing their food drive to help the community.  This year marks the 31st anniversary the NALC(National Association of Letter Carriers) has been doing this across the country. Communications & Impact Coordinator for United Way,… Read more »

Yankton School Board preparing their upcoming budget for 2023-24 school year

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board got their first official look at the proposed budget for next year. Business Manager Jason Bietz says a big increase in state aid will be noticeable. Bietz says they are setting a preliminary general fund number. Superintendent Wayne Kindle gave the board a warning of possible funding issues with… Read more »

Yankton School Board preparing their upcoming budget for 2023-24 school year

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board got their first official look at the proposed budget for next year. Business Manager Jason Bietz says a big increase in state aid will be noticeable. Bietz says they are setting a preliminary general fund number. Superintendent Wayne Kindle gave the board a warning of possible funding issues with… Read more »

US Drug Enforcement Agency finish operation dealing with Mexican cartels

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The US Drug Enforcement Agency has wrapped up a year long operation that identified the connections between Mexican drug cartels and communities across the nation. Emily Murray with the DEA Regional Office in Omaha says it was “Operation Last Mile”. Murray says the drugs are landing everywhere. In the last year, investigators from… Read more »

US Drug Enforcement Agency finish operation dealing with Mexican cartels

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The US Drug Enforcement Agency has wrapped up a year long operation that identified the connections between Mexican drug cartels and communities across the nation. Emily Murray with the DEA Regional Office in Omaha says it was “Operation Last Mile”. Murray says the drugs are landing everywhere. In the last year, investigators from… Read more »

SD Department of Tourism Secretary previewing the summer season

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- This is “National Travel and Tourism Week.” South Dakota Department of Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says they will use it to kick off the summer season. Hagen says they will host lots of events this week.   Hagen says they are optimistic heading into the busy season. Hagen says they hope to build… Read more »

SD Department of Tourism Secretary previewing the summer season

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- This is “National Travel and Tourism Week.” South Dakota Department of Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says they will use it to kick off the summer season. Hagen says they will host lots of events this week.   Hagen says they are optimistic heading into the busy season. Hagen says they hope to build… Read more »