ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2nd Cracker Barrel at the Barnett Center on the campus of NSU. Legislators from District 1,2,3, & 23 attended. Senator Bryan Breitling of Miller talks about the Freedom Scholarship. Representative Kaleb Weis of Aberdeen let the people more about a deadline date the legislature… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
South Dakota Democrats concern childcare grants are becoming too political
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A political dispute has developed over childcare grants. Governor Kristi Noem said the state was awarding about thirty two million dollars to childcare providers. Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg released a memo saying the grants had to first be approved by the legislature. House Minority Leader Jamie Smith says the providers and kids are… 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 decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,730. The state had 325 new cases and 1,383 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 14,615. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Webster woman faces federal embezzlement charges
WEBSTER, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- A Webster woman has been charged federally with theft, embezzlement and misapplication by a bank employee. Angelica J. Gebur, 43, was indicted on Feb. 1 and made her initial appearance on Tuesday where she pleaded not guilty, according to a news release from the South Dakota U.S. Attorney’s Office. The maximum penalty… Read more »
Grocery prices to continue to rise later this year
SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- A report this week from Goldman Sachs says grocery prices are expected to rise five to six percent this year. That comes after a rise of six percent in the last year. R.F. Buche, President of the G.F. Buche company, which operates grocery stores in six small South Dakota towns, says they are… Read more »
Lewis & Clark Water System waiting money from federal government
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is waiting to get more details on their share of federal infrastructure funding. Executive Director Troy Larson says they expect to get most of the money upfront. Larson says those millions of federal dollars won’t complete their entire three state system. Larson says they have contracts… Read more »
Gas price to constantly change for the rest of winter
DES MOINES, I.A.(WNAX)- It’s been a volatile year for natural gas prices. Geoff Greenwood with Mid-American Energy says while supply has been steady, they expect prices to bounce up and down the rest of winter. Greenwood says they do lock in prices on a portion of their gas supply in the fall. Greenwood says the… Read more »
Health care systems dealing with ill people during COVID
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While overall Covid-19 infection numbers are dropping, health care systems are still dealing with caring for a lot of sick people. Sanford Health Chief Medical Officer, Dr Mike Wilde says they recently hit a Covid-19 testing milestone. Wilde says people who test at home should trust those results. Wilde says they are getting… Read more »
Recap of District 1 candidate for House Logan Manhart appearance
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, District 1 candidate for South Dakota House Logan Manhart appeared on KSDN to talk about issues going on in Pierre and his platform for the elections. Manhart intoduced himself to the citizens of District 1. Manhart explains why he is running for the South Dakota House seat. We discussed some of… Read more »
Presentation College’s Denim & Diamonds Gala postposed to September 24th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Presentation College’s Denim & Diamonds Gala scheduled for Saturday, February 26th has been postponed to Saturday, September 24th due to COVID-19. Here’s the press release from the school: Presentation Community, Out of an abundance of caution for the health & well-being of our community, and out of respect for our health care… Read more »