RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The last living worker who helped construct Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota’s Black Hills has died. Donald “Nick” Clifford of Keystone, South Dakota, was 98. His wife, Carolyn Clifford, says he died Saturday at a hospice in Rapid City. At 17, Nick Clifford was the youngest worker hired… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Johnson votes against short term spending plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Congress approved another short term spending plan last week, keeping the federal government open until late December. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson voted no, but not just to make a point. Johnson says it looked like they could make progress on some issues. Johnson says the impeachment process is blocking too… Read more »
Senator says meth treatment expensive, but cheaper than prison
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While much attention has focused on the “Meth, we’re on it” campaign launched by the State of South Dakota, legislators working on the issue are waiting on more details. Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton was on an interim committee dealing with controlled substances and says they did find some consensus. Kennedy… Read more »
Chamber conducting Hat & Mitten Drive
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Chamber Ambassadors are conducting a Hat & Mitten Drive. Gail Ochs, Chamber President, provides the details. She said there are various places around town where individuals can drop off items. Items or cash donations can also be taken to the Chamber Office at 516 S. Main St. The hats… Read more »
Winter weather part of upcoming forecast
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Those with travel plans this week need to keep an eye on the weather. There are a couple of different storm systems anticipated in the state. The first one, starting today, will likely miss the Aberdeen area, according to Travis Tarver, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen. However, the… Read more »
Wednesday marks deadline for license plate renewals
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – This week mark’s the end of another month and another deadline for license plate renewals. Because of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the deadline is actually a couple of days before the month ends. Patty VanMeter, Interim Brown County Treasurer, talked about this month’s letters. She said bringing along the postcard from the… Read more »
Disaster Recovery Center opens in Madison
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The State of South Dakota and FEMA have opened a disaster recovery center in Madison to offer face-to-face support to individuals and businesses impacted by the tornadoes, severe storms and flooding from September 9-26. This is the first center to open; additional locations around the state will be announced… Read more »
Farm Bureau decides not to support legalizing industrial hemp
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Farm Bureau delegates debated resolutions regarding industrial hemp and livestock zoning at their annual convention in Sioux Falls over the weekend. President Scott VanderWal says their organization is not supporting the legalization of industrial hemp in South Dakota, even though USDA has released federal rules. He says there… Read more »
Two killed in two-vehicle crash near Tulare
TULARE, S.D. (Press Release) – Two people died and three other people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday night south of Tulare. Names of the five people involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2007 Chevrolet Impala was northbound on U.S. Highway 281 when it crossed… Read more »
Holiday garbage change this week due to Thanksgiving
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday observance on Thursday, Nov. 28, City garbage and recycling pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Thursday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27. Both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s garbage will be… Read more »