ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will be the featured speaker at the mayor’s prayer breakfast Tuesday morning in Aberdeen. The event begins at 6:30 a.m. at the Dakota Event Center, 710 S. Lamont St. Individual tickets are $18 and are available online at prayerbreakfast.prodmodev.com/.
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
Despite recent rains, drought conditions to linger for most of the region
AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Despite recent rains and cooler temperatures, the long term trend still points to drier conditions in the long term. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says it would take some long lasting rain events to refill the dry subsoil. Todey says the pattern varies across the region. Todey… Read more »
New airline services coming for Watertown & Pierre Airport beginning June 1st
WATERTOWN, & PIERRE, S.D.(AlphaMedia & DRGNews)–The U.S. Department of Transportation has chosen a new commercial airline to serve Watertown, but it’s clear that city officials are not excited about their decision. On Tuesday, the U.S. DOT chose Denver Air Connection to replace SkyWest Airlines in Watertown–effective June 1st. Watertown city officials have been very happy… Read more »
Yankton prepping for medical marijuana when it is official on July 1st
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- With the legalization of medical marijuana looming on July first, the Yankton City Commission is moving on a local control ordinance. City Manager Amy Leon updated the commission at their meeting this week. Leon says the ordinance is written in pencil at this point. Leon says she wants the commission and the city… Read more »
Latest update regarding COVID-19 courtesy of SD Dept of Health
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday the South Dakota Department of Health provided a media briefing regarding the latest on COVID-19. State epidemiologist Josh Clayton talked about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine that is on hold due to blood clots on 6 women out of 7 million nearly vaccinated with it. Despite concerns about the Johnson &… Read more »
NSU and United Way S.D. team up for 19th Annual Day of Champions
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On Saturday, April 17, Northern State University student-athletes will team up with the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota in service to the Aberdeen area community. Saturday is the 19th annual Day of Champions, and the Wolves will spend the day volunteering at various community organizations, performing tasks from cleaning to… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,948. The state had 225 new cases and 272 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,391. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
Dialing 605 before every phone number will be mandatory by 2022, but state wants you to start now
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While most smart devices already include the numbers, it will soon be mandatory to dial all ten digits when calling any local phone number. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says the move is to make way for a national suicide hotline. Nelson says those three numbers have to be able… Read more »
Avera preparing for the COVID-19 vaccination event for Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Wednesday in Aberdeen, Avera will be doing a COVID-19 vaccination event. Communication & Public Relations Director Victoria Lusk preview what to expect. Lusk talks about how the event came about here in Aberdeen. The Pfizer vaccine will be used for the event Wednesday. Lusk tells us why that is the… Read more »
Yankton School Board update policy regarding home schoolers wanting to participate in sanctioned activities
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board moved to modify their rules on home school students taking part in sanctioned activities at their meeting Monday night. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says that’s in response to upcoming changes in state law. There were some questions about fees charged to students in activities. Kindle says that needs clarification. Kindle… Read more »