ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Today marks the day where people all over the country honor veterans who have served our nation. While Veterans Day is set aside to recognize those individuals, one local man is doing everything he can to help veterans. Chris Reder is Founder and CEO of DTOM22/0 Veterans Ranch. He understands the… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Noem submits fifth disaster declaration request
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – From bomb cyclones, to flooding, to tornadoes, President Trump has approved four disaster declaration requests in less than six months for South Dakota. Late last month, Gov. Kristi Noem submitted a fifth request because of damage done by September storms in the southeastern part of the state. If the second… Read more »
Inflation starting to be a factor in economy
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – While the regional economy is still expanding, there are some growing concerns. Ernie Goss with Creighton University in Omaha conducts the monthly survey of business managers in the nine state Mid America region. He says inflation is starting to be a factor. Goss says businesses across the region need more workers.… Read more »
Names released of two juveniles involved in Sioux Falls crash
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Names now have been released of the two Sioux Falls juvenile males involved in a one-vehicle fatal crash Tuesday night in Sioux Falls. A 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee was northbound on Interstate 229 when the driver lost control of the vehicle while traveling across the Big Sioux River bridge.… Read more »
Students holding awareness event at Jewett Science Center Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Students from a Northern State University public relations course will hold an awareness event Nov. 12 for the new Jewett Regional Science Education Center. The event, which begins at noon in the science center lobby, will be a Kahoot, or an interactive online quiz. There will be questions about the… Read more »
Holiday garbage change
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday on Monday, Nov. 11, city garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up… Read more »
Flags ordered half-staff in honor of Abdallah
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered flags at the South Dakota State Capitol to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. until sunset on Monday, November 11, 2019, to honor the life of Gene Abdallah, a former legislator. Abdallah served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2001-2002, and 2011-2012.… Read more »
Thune says opinions vary on quid pro quo interpretation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The U.S. House opens public hearings next week into the possible impeachment of President Trump. Much of the early investigation points to a possible “quid pro quo” with Ukraine over and investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden. South Dakota Senator John Thune says there are lots of opinions. Thune, who… Read more »
USD adding Patriots Plaza
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The University of South Dakota will be adding a “Patriots Plaza” in the center of campus, with more details to be announced during this Military Appreciation weekend in Vermillion. USD President Sheila Gestring says it will be in a special location. Gestring says it will have a number of important displays.… Read more »
Farm Bureau President supports bill to advance research
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The American Farm Bureau is supporting legislation to create a new research agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says the new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Terra would provide innovative technologies to increase economic opportunities for farmers. VanderWal says this new research agency will work… Read more »