WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown Police Department has received numerous reports of thefts from motor vehicles since April 1st. The suspects have taken cash, a handgun, ammunition, credit cards, and other miscellaneous items from unlocked cars. It is believed the suspects have entered over 50 vehicles throughout Watertown. The Watertown Police Department was asking the public… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
Reservoir inflows below normal for this time of year
OMAHA, N.E.(DRGNews)- Reservoir inflows in the Missouri River basin above Sioux City, Iowa, were well-below average last month– which comes as no surprise to anyone who spends time on Lake Oahe. Missouri River Power Production Team Leader for the US Army Corps of Engineers Mike Swenson says the Oahe reservoir is nearly a dozen feet… Read more »
Federal judge makes ruling involving two energy cooperatives
HURON, S.D.(WNAX)- Federal Judge Lawrence Piersol has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Dakota Energy Cooperative against its wholesale power supplier East River Electric Power Cooperative, saying that the contract between the two electric cooperatives is clear and does not allow Dakota Energy to terminate its contract early. East River Spokesman Chris Studer says it’s a… Read more »
Storybook Land opening delayed due to the weather
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Storybook Land and the Land of Oz will be closed until April 22, 2022, due to the inclement weather we are experiencing. Please continue to check our website at www.aberdeen.sd.us/storybookland for opening day notifications. For more information, please call the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department at 626-7015.
SD Dept of Health reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,898. The state had 124 new cases and 191 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 416. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Results from elections held Tuesday in the region
NE SOUTH DAKOTA(Aberdeen American News)- Here are the results from elections held in the region on Tuesday. Groton: Mayor Scott Hanlon 218 Aaron Grant 24 “I’m happy to be mayor for another three years,” Hanlon said by phone Tuesday evening. He said he’s glad for the opportunity to to do his best for the community.… Read more »
The Brown County Republicans announce their annual Lincoln Day Dinner
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Brown County Republicans will host their annual 2022 Lincoln Day Dinner at the Dakota Events Center on April 21, with a social hour beginning at 5:00pm followed by dinner and program at 6:30pm. This year the BCGOP will welcome all District 1, 3, and 23 legislative candidates, all constitutional candidates, and… Read more »
Yankton City Commission approves sale tax incentives for Manitou plant
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission approved sale tax incentives for a planned expansion at the Manitou manufacturing plant. Community and Economic Development Director Dave Mingo said most of the sales tax incentives in the past have been used for retailers….(NEWS1)(manufacturing)(:21) Mingo says the incentives will be tied to new equipment ordered for the plant… Read more »
SD Dept of Education reacts to what the legislators did this year
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators deal with a lot of education issues every year and that was the case again this year. Education Department Secretary Tiffany Sanderson updated the State Board of Educational Standards at their meeting last week. Sanderson says they also now have authority to spend federal pandemic dollars. Sanderson says legislators also… Read more »
Representative Carl Perry talks about his vote not to impeach Jason Ravnsborg
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday the South Dakota House voted to impeach Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg on a 36-31 vote with 3 excused. District 3 Representative Carl Perry was among those that opposed. Prior to the vote, Representative Fred Deutsch offered an amendment to eliminate malfeasance from the resolution. Perry voted for this amendment and explains… Read more »