News Author: Hub City Radio Staff

Aberdeen roads closed for utility work this week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting, beginning at 8am on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for Utility work: -3rd Avenue SE from S Roosevelt St to S Park St Also, weather permitting, beginning at 8am on Thursday, March 18, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru… Read more »

Aberdeen roads closed for utility work this week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting, beginning at 8am on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for Utility work: -3rd Avenue SE from S Roosevelt St to S Park St Also, weather permitting, beginning at 8am on Thursday, March 18, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru… Read more »

Mobridge woman identified in fatal crash south of Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release) – A Mobridge, S.D., woman has been identified as the person who died Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash south of Watertown. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2006 Chevy Impala was northbound on U.S. Highway 81 when the driver lost control, entered the southbound lane and collided with a 2012 Dodge… Read more »

Mobridge woman identified in fatal crash south of Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release) – A Mobridge, S.D., woman has been identified as the person who died Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash south of Watertown. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2006 Chevy Impala was northbound on U.S. Highway 81 when the driver lost control, entered the southbound lane and collided with a 2012 Dodge… Read more »

USD President talks about funding set aside for “Freedom Scholarships”

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature this year set aside fifty million dollars as part of the funding for the “Freedom Scholarships.” University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says the program will have far reaching impacts. Gestring says the scholarships will help students that have limited financial resources. Gestring says the program will help… Read more »

USD President talks about funding set aside for “Freedom Scholarships”

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature this year set aside fifty million dollars as part of the funding for the “Freedom Scholarships.” University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says the program will have far reaching impacts. Gestring says the scholarships will help students that have limited financial resources. Gestring says the program will help… Read more »

Dakota Rural Action discuss merger of the South Dakota Dept of Ag & Dept of Environment & Natural Resources

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Dakota Rural Action was one of the groups that opposed the merger of the South Dakota Department of Agriculture with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. DRA member Stephanie Peterson says they’re now considering their options. She says they’re worried about how this merger will impact both beginning farmers and ranchers and… Read more »

Dakota Rural Action discuss merger of the South Dakota Dept of Ag & Dept of Environment & Natural Resources

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Dakota Rural Action was one of the groups that opposed the merger of the South Dakota Department of Agriculture with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. DRA member Stephanie Peterson says they’re now considering their options. She says they’re worried about how this merger will impact both beginning farmers and ranchers and… Read more »

Chamber Ag Committee celebrates National Ag Day

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber’s Ag Committee is inviting the public to join them in celebrating National Ag Day, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Video clips with ag facts, recorded by Ag Committee members, and “Ask a Farmer” segments will be posted to social media throughout the day, beginning at 7 am. In addition,… Read more »

Chamber Ag Committee celebrates National Ag Day

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber’s Ag Committee is inviting the public to join them in celebrating National Ag Day, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Video clips with ag facts, recorded by Ag Committee members, and “Ask a Farmer” segments will be posted to social media throughout the day, beginning at 7 am. In addition,… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 2 COVID-19 deaths

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,909. The state had 146 new cases and 158 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,149. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 2 COVID-19 deaths

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,909. The state had 146 new cases and 158 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,149. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »

Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry seeking job applications

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 »

Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry seeking job applications

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 »

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Avera expands to two visitors per patient with exceptions

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Most patients at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, clinics and emergency department are now able to have two visitors per day, with exceptions. Visitors must be at least 18 years old. One of the visitors may be clergy, if the patient or their family allows. There are no visitors allowed for COVID-positive… Read more »

Avera expands to two visitors per patient with exceptions

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ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Most patients at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, clinics and emergency department are now able to have two visitors per day, with exceptions. Visitors must be at least 18 years old. One of the visitors may be clergy, if the patient or their family allows. There are no visitors allowed for COVID-positive… Read more »

Burning ban in effect at McPherson County

EUREKA, S.D.(Press Release)- Effective 3-12-21 the McPherson County Commissioners have enacted a resolution banning open burning with the exception of campfires in campfire rings or pits, burning barrels 55 gallon or less that are equipped with a screen or barbeque grills. This will be in effect until the Commission lifts the burn ban.

Burning ban in effect at McPherson County

EUREKA, S.D.(Press Release)- Effective 3-12-21 the McPherson County Commissioners have enacted a resolution banning open burning with the exception of campfires in campfire rings or pits, burning barrels 55 gallon or less that are equipped with a screen or barbeque grills. This will be in effect until the Commission lifts the burn ban.

Park service denies 2021 fireworks at Mount Rushmore

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The National Park Service has denied South Dakota officials’ request to launch fireworks at Mount Rushmore thsi year. KOTA-TV reports that NPS Regional Director Herbert Frost denied the state’s request on Thursday, saying the parks service is concerned about risks to the park and employees after a fireworks show at… Read more »

Park service denies 2021 fireworks at Mount Rushmore

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The National Park Service has denied South Dakota officials’ request to launch fireworks at Mount Rushmore thsi year. KOTA-TV reports that NPS Regional Director Herbert Frost denied the state’s request on Thursday, saying the parks service is concerned about risks to the park and employees after a fireworks show at… Read more »