News Author: Dave Vilhauer

Keystone man identified in fatal crash east of Keystone

KEYSTONE, S.D. (Press Release) – A Keystone, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died early Sunday morning, Dec. 27, in a one-vehicle crash east of Keystone. A 2017 Kia Sportage Ex was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 40 when the vehicle left the roadway, entered the north ditch and rolled. The driver,… Read more »

Keystone man identified in fatal crash east of Keystone

KEYSTONE, S.D. (Press Release) – A Keystone, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died early Sunday morning, Dec. 27, in a one-vehicle crash east of Keystone. A 2017 Kia Sportage Ex was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 40 when the vehicle left the roadway, entered the north ditch and rolled. The driver,… Read more »

Man sought in fatal Rapid City shooting arrested

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Police in Rapid City have arrested a man wanted for a fatal shooting on Christmas Eve. Twenty-one-year-old Elias Richard has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 31-year-old Vernall Marshall. Richard was arrested over the weekend. It’s not clear whether he has hired an attorney to speak for… Read more »

Man sought in fatal Rapid City shooting arrested

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Police in Rapid City have arrested a man wanted for a fatal shooting on Christmas Eve. Twenty-one-year-old Elias Richard has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 31-year-old Vernall Marshall. Richard was arrested over the weekend. It’s not clear whether he has hired an attorney to speak for… Read more »

Chamber completes maps, hat and mitten drive; cracker barrels up next

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce just completed several projects and has more on the horizon as the new year gets underway. The Chamber has updated city maps available. The maps include recent developments of the city on one side and Brown County information on the other side, according to Lisa… Read more »

Chamber completes maps, hat and mitten drive; cracker barrels up next

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce just completed several projects and has more on the horizon as the new year gets underway. The Chamber has updated city maps available. The maps include recent developments of the city on one side and Brown County information on the other side, according to Lisa… Read more »

Food shortage numbers increase during pandemic

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused some families to run short of food. Christina Oey, Development Director for Feeding South Dakota, says the problem is worse in rural areas. Oey says they saw demand rise last year. Oey says they are working with their suppliers and their… Read more »

Food shortage numbers increase during pandemic

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused some families to run short of food. Christina Oey, Development Director for Feeding South Dakota, says the problem is worse in rural areas. Oey says they saw demand rise last year. Oey says they are working with their suppliers and their… Read more »

Johnson not surprised congressmen will object to certification of votes

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – About 140 Republican Congressman have said they will object to the certification of electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he is not surprised. The Mayor of Washington has warned residents to avoid the Capitol Hill area during the vote because of possible demonstrations.… Read more »

Johnson not surprised congressmen will object to certification of votes

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – About 140 Republican Congressman have said they will object to the certification of electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he is not surprised. The Mayor of Washington has warned residents to avoid the Capitol Hill area during the vote because of possible demonstrations.… Read more »

Dairy Producers President pleased with dietary guidelines

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The USDA And the Department of Health and Human Services have released their Dietary Guidelines through 2025. South Dakota Dairy Producers President Marv Post says he was glad to see the guidelines recommending three servings of dairy a day. The Guidelines also recommend including higher fat versions of dairy including whole… Read more »

Dairy Producers President pleased with dietary guidelines

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The USDA And the Department of Health and Human Services have released their Dietary Guidelines through 2025. South Dakota Dairy Producers President Marv Post says he was glad to see the guidelines recommending three servings of dairy a day. The Guidelines also recommend including higher fat versions of dairy including whole… Read more »

Duvall looks at clean-up legislation in preparation of upcoming session

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – District 24 Senator-Elect Mary Duvall will take up a seat in the 35-member State Senate in a few weeks as the 2021 South Dakota Legislative Session begins. Duvall got a free pass to the Senate running un-opposed and says that gave her more time to work. That clean-up legislation includes property… Read more »

Duvall looks at clean-up legislation in preparation of upcoming session

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – District 24 Senator-Elect Mary Duvall will take up a seat in the 35-member State Senate in a few weeks as the 2021 South Dakota Legislative Session begins. Duvall got a free pass to the Senate running un-opposed and says that gave her more time to work. That clean-up legislation includes property… Read more »

Funding will mean more than just accessibility to broadband

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – In her budget address in December, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem asked the legislature to set aside $100 million over the next few years to expand broadband services across the state. Greg Dean, with the South Dakota Telecommunications Association, says it’s more than just making sure everyone has access to broadband.… Read more »

Funding will mean more than just accessibility to broadband

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – In her budget address in December, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem asked the legislature to set aside $100 million over the next few years to expand broadband services across the state. Greg Dean, with the South Dakota Telecommunications Association, says it’s more than just making sure everyone has access to broadband.… Read more »

China imports record amount of U.S. corn in November

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – China imported a record amount of U.S. corn in November and also boosted imports of dried distillers grains, an ethanol by-product. Incoming South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Scott Stahl says that’s very encouraging for corn growers. He says hearing about more DDGs being exported is also encouraging and shows the… Read more »

China imports record amount of U.S. corn in November

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – China imported a record amount of U.S. corn in November and also boosted imports of dried distillers grains, an ethanol by-product. Incoming South Dakota Corn Growers Association President Scott Stahl says that’s very encouraging for corn growers. He says hearing about more DDGs being exported is also encouraging and shows the… Read more »

Infection rates among meat, poultry workers lower than general population

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – A new analysis of independent data for November shows that reported new COVID 19 infection rates among meat and poultry workers were more than eight times lower than the general population. That analysis followed a Centers for Disease Control decision this month to prioritize vaccinating processing workers. SDSU Extension Swine Specialist… Read more »

Infection rates among meat, poultry workers lower than general population

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – A new analysis of independent data for November shows that reported new COVID 19 infection rates among meat and poultry workers were more than eight times lower than the general population. That analysis followed a Centers for Disease Control decision this month to prioritize vaccinating processing workers. SDSU Extension Swine Specialist… Read more »