PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased while hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,923. The state had 128 new cases and 132 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,240. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
Local governments waiting on rules & regulation regarding medical marijuana
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- With the prospect of medical marijuana becoming legal in South Dakota on July first, local governments are waiting on state agencies to come up with rules and regulations. Vermillion City Manager John Prescott says he had been anticipating a delay until January first. Prescott says they have no idea on any possible local… Read more »
SD President of the State Chamber of Commerce & Industry pleased with how the state spend the one time money
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators did a good job of spending hundreds of millions in one-time dollars this year. Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says they made good investments. Owen says they money was spread over a number of needs and projects. Owen, a long time lobbyist and… Read more »
South Dakota Board of Regents looking to benefit off the the $300 million one time money
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The 2021 South Dakota legislature had more than three hundred million dollars in one time money to distribute, which was unprecedented. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says the legislature authorized funding medical and bioresearch equipment. Gestring says they Board of Regents will also get a boost in their maintenance and repair… Read more »
Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau gave an update on tourism in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Monday night, Casey Weismantel, executive director of the Aberdeen Convention & Visitor Bureau provided an update on the tourism industry here in the Hub City. Weismantel talked about the positive numbers the bureau is receiving through social media. Weismantel showed the number of people visiting Aberdeen went up the 2nd half of the… Read more »
The option to text 911 now available in case of emergency
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A second option for contacting help in an emergency is now available in South Dakota. South Dakota Department of Public Safety Secretary Craig Price says you can now text your emergency to 911. Price says the service can help when a phone call is just not an option. The program will let you… Read more »
Governor Kristi Noem defends her stance on women in sports
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem defended her stance on womens and girls sports at a news conference in Sioux Falls. She says her decisions are made to help people. Noem had issued a style and from veto of HB 1217 which would limit trans gender females participation in sports. She says they… Read more »
Deadline extended to apply for summer positions at Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is accepting applications for summer seasonal positions. A variety of positions are available, including baseball, softball and tee ball coaches, baseball and softball umpires, Park, Forestry, Cemetery and Golf maintenance workers, Wylie Park and Aquatic Center concession workers, tennis instructors, lifeguards, aquatic center cashiers, cultural… Read more »
Registration underway for the Men’s and Womens’s Spring Tennis League
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department would like to notify all interested tennis players that sign-up for the Men’s and Women’s Spring Tennis League is currently going on. Persons interested in participating in the spring league must register at the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry office by 5:00 pm on Tuesday,… Read more »
SDSU President reacts to the signing of the “Freedom Scholarships” bill
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- Governor Kristi Noem signed the bill authorizing the “Freedom Scholarships” at a ceremony in Sioux Falls last week. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says it’s a major achievement. T. Denny Sanford is donating one hundred million dollars to the endowment fund matched with fifty million dollars from the state and fifty… Read more »