WATERTOWN, & YANKTON, S.D.(AlphaMedia & WNAX)–Codington & Yankton County Commissioners put in place a ban on all open burning today. The ban in Codington County is in effect for one week, and will be reevaluated next Tuesday. The region has been extremely dry this spring, and grass fires and wildfires have been reported in all… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
Medical personnel concern about the increased number of COVID-19 cases recently
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Covid-19 infection numbers are creeping upward again and that has medical professionals worried. Yankton Doctor Mike Pietila(pee-et-a-la) has been treating Covid patients since the pandemic started last year and says another peak is coming. Pietila says more patients are surviving due to better treatment and vaccinations. Pietila, who heads the ICU at Avera… Read more »
Recent political survey show South Dakota more diversify in political opinions
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- A new survey shows political opinion in South Dakota may be more moderate than that of the legislature. University of South Dakota Political Science Professor Shane Nordyke coordinated the survey for South Dakota Public Broadcasting and the Chiesman Center for Democracy at USD. She says they split the state into seven sections for… Read more »
Man injured, dog dies in Sunday night fire
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Elisa Sands & Scott Waltman, Aberdeen American News)A man was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after a Sunday night fire on the north side of town, according to information from Aberdeen Fire & Rescue. Shortly after 9:45 p.m. firefighters responded to 1211 24th Ave. N.E. The home was badly damaged, and a… Read more »
Avera race against cancer goes virtual
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release) – The Avera Race Against Cancer will again be a virtual event, allowing people to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients, survivors and families – no matter where they live. The Avera Race Against Cancer has supported cancer patients for more than three decades by raising more than… Read more »
Judge in murder case in Watertown grants a defense motion
WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphaMedia)- A judge has granted a defense motion in the death penalty-eligible case of a Watertown man. A motions hearing was held recently for 41 year-old Jeremiah Martin Peacemaker, who was indicted by a Grand Jury on First Degree Murder charges in the killing of 28 year-old Kendra Owen in Watertown last fall. The… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported no new COVID-19 deaths for the weekend
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths for the weekend, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,938. The state had 156 new cases and 114 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,485. Those hospitalized in… Read more »
Brookings Fire Chief announced his retirement effective immediately
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Brookings Fire Chief Darrell Hartmann has retired after 23 years of service. Deputy Fire Chief Pete Bolzer will serve as Interim Fire Chief. Hartmann is facing a drunk driving charge after being arrested last month. According to Police Chief David Erickson, Hartmann was pulled over about midnight on March 19th, was given a… Read more »
Drought conditions to linger despite potential for rain this week
AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Despite rain expected this week, climate observers are warning of persistent drought conditions expected to continue into the summer. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says the rain this week, while welcome, won’t have much of an impact on the expanding dry conditions. Todey says the long range… Read more »
Chris Schilken retiring as executive director of Watertown Development Company
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Alpha Media)-After a little more than three years on the job, Chris Schilken is leaving his position as the executive Director of the Watertown Development Company. He broke the news this morning. Schilken was asked how this new opportunity came together. Schilken says his role with the Governor Office of Economic Development (GOED) will… Read more »