AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- The National Climate Prediction Center is now forecasting the current La Nina to linger into the summer. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa says that could extend a continuing problem. Todey says they had expected the La Nina to fade away before summer. Todey says much of the… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
Speafish police arrest Sturgis man in connection to Monday’s bank robbery
SPEARFISH, S.D.(KBHB) – Spearfish Police say a Sturgis man has been arrested in connection with a bank robbery Monday afternoon. Police say at approximately 1:30 p.m., they were called to Great Western Bank on Main Street in Spearfish for a report that a man had entered the establishment and presented a teller with a threatening… Read more »
Pierre man arrested in connection to Friday’s stabbing
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Pierre man is arrested late last week in connection to a Friday stabbing. Pierre Police Captain Bryan Walz says officers were called to the 400 block of South Robert Street shortly after 10 pm on March 11th. A male victim told investigating officers he was involved in an argument with 25 year-old… Read more »
Governor signs bill to renovate Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The passage of a House Bill by this year’s legislature is generating a lot of excitement at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. Governor Kristi Noem signed H-B 1047 last week which immediately makes eight-point-eight million dollars in general fund revenue available for a major renovation of the Center. It also allows for… Read more »
SD PUC grants requests by T-C Energy which essentially ends Keystone XL pipeline
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has granted three requests from T-C Energy that essentially ends any chance that the Keystone XL pipeline could pass through the state. Keystone attorney William Taylor requested release of road bonding for the project along with reporting requirements. Commissioner Gary Hanson had a number of questions for… Read more »
Spring 2022 Aberdeen Area and NSU Job Fair set for March 29
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Spring 2022 Aberdeen Area and Northern State University Job Fair will take place take place 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, in Northern’s Avera Student Center. The event, which is open to the public, is sponsored by NSU Career Services, Hub City Radio, Aberdeen Area Department of Labor/Job Service and… Read more »
Campaign school set for April 12 in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce and the Aberdeen Home Builders Association are hosting a Campaign School in Aberdeen on Tuesday April 12th from 9 am to 3 pm. It will be held in the Malchow Plaza Boardroom, 506 South Main Street. The class will be facilitated by Karl Eckart, Vice… 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 2,861. The state had 67 new cases and 228 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,861. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Midwest econcomy continuing growth despite inflation concerns
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the latest survey of businesses in the nine state Mid America region indicated continued growth, there are also warning signs. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says inflation is a key indicator. Goss says those factors could slow business activity. Goss says long term interest rates may actually back down. Goss coordinates… Read more »
South Dakota Chamber of Commerce react to budget agreed by the legislators
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota lawmakers wrapped up the main run of the 2022 session last week with a long day on Thursday to approve the budget. Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a long time observer of the legislature, says this session had twists and turns. Owen says the… Read more »