YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota voters will get a say on all the state’s constitutional officers at the ballot box next week. Tom Cool of Sioux Falls is the democratic candidate for Secretary of State and says protecting voters is a critical function of the office. There is at least one county that has decided to… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
Rainbow fentanyl not found in bags after Halloween
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Despite some dire warnings about rainbow fentanyl showing up in kids Halloween bags, Emily Murray with the regional D.E.A. Office in Omaha says they had no reports in their five state area. Murray says the colors could make the dangerous drugs more attractive to young people. Murray says people should only use the… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 6 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 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 3,065. The state had 832 new cases and 755 recoveries, increasing active infections to 604. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Brown County commissioners encouraged to stand their ground facing CO2 pipeline lawsuit
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Opponents to the Summit Carbon Solutions carbon dioxide pipeline spoke during the open forum portion of Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, offering support and encouragement as the county faces a federal lawsuit filed by Summit. The lawsuit is challenging the legality of a one-year moratorium on the construction of hazardous material… Read more »
Democrat’s Get Out the Vote caravan made a stop in Yankton
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The democratic “Get Out the Vote” caravan made a stop in Yankton Tuesday. Governor candidate Jamie Smith says he needs all voters to show up. There has been a barrage of ads attacking Smith. He says he tries to stay positive in spite of that. Smith says getting out in public is his… Read more »
Business After Hours to take place at Montgomery’s on Thursday, November 10th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Montgomery’s, at their beautiful showroom is the host for the November Business After Hours Mixer on Thursday, November 10th. Kessler’s will be catering food and drinks and the Chamber’s membership drawing is at $700! The member’s name that is drawn must be present to win. The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors a… Read more »
Recap of Tuesday study dealing with regional jails
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the summer study dealing with regional jails & correctional facilities met for the final time in Pierre. Brown County Commissioner Mike Wiese discuss his stop in Walworth County after learning that the county could go broke if they build their own jail. Wiese talks about what Brown County is doing to… Read more »
Destruction of buildings taking place at USD
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Some major destruction is under way on the campus of the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. USD President Sheila Gestring says several buildings are coming down. Gestring says the land will be cleared, for now. The new health sciences building was opened and dedicated in September.
Update on Pierre’s drinking water treatment plant
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Pierre’s brand-new drinking water treatment plant, along the shores of Lake Sharpe on the Missouri River, is supposed to be pushing fresh treated water into Pierre’s distribution system by the end of October. October ended Monday. City Administrator Kristie Honeywell says the 38-million dollars plant has been ahead of schedule during most of… Read more »
Aberdeen lobbyist Julie Johnson testified in front of summer study on regional jails
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the summer study dealing with regional jails & correctional facilities held its final meeting at Pierre. Among those who testified in the open forum was Aberdeen & Brown County lobbyist Julie Johnson. Johnson talks about the bill draft 107. Johnson talks about how the county is accomodating toward other counties in… Read more »