WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — A motorcyclist from Watertown was killed early Saturday morning when he slammed into a house. Sergeant Trevor Barthel of the Watertown Police Department says it happened at 3:17 a.m. A motorcycle driven by 30-year-old Bryon Manning of Watertown was traveling southbound on 15th Street Northeast. It left the road and crashed… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Corn Growers helping honey industry
BRUCE, S.D. (WNAX) – The National Corn Growers Association is working to help keep honeybees healthy. Members recently attended the annual meeting of the Honeybee Health Coalition and talked about small steps they can take to support honeybee health such as planting of pollinator habitat on unused land on the farm such as grass near… Read more »
Chamber looking for donations for Christmas event
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While Christmas is still more than two months away, preparations are already underway for this year’s Christmas with the Chamber event. The annual fundraiser is set for Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Dakota Event Center. Gail Ochs, President of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, talked about the details. The Chamber… Read more »
Study helping to eliminate pig farm odor
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – A new environmental study from the National Pork Board shows that pig farms are generating less manure nutrient content associated with odor. Data was gathered from more than 106,000 samples at 182 North Carolina farms that showed significant reductions in ammonia levels and manure nutrient content. SDSU Extension Swine Specialist Dr.… Read more »
Vermillion fundraising drive exceeds goal
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company wrapped up a fundraising drive by going well past their goal. The “Vermillion Now! 3” capital campaign goal was $1.7 million, but just over $2 million was pledged. VCDC Executive Director Nate Welch says there are a number of areas they will focus on.… Read more »
Stockgrowers President wants thorough review of plant fire
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – USDA Undersecretary Greg (eye-baw) Ibach says he expects their investigation into the market volatility that happened following the Tyson Kansas Processing Plant fire will get done by the end of the year or in early 2020. South Dakota Stockgrowers Association President Gary Deering wants to see a thorough review completed. He… Read more »
Fire destroys Malchow’s on Main Street
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A longtime Aberdeen business was gutted by a fire Saturday night. Firefighters battled a blaze at Malchow’s Home Furnishings on Main Street in downtown Aberdeen for hours. People were living in 13 of the 17 apartments above Malchow’s. Officials said there were no injuries as a result of the fire. The… Read more »
Registration now open for Third Annual Pheasant Sandwich Shootout
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Registration is now open for the third annual contest for the best pheasant sandwich. The “Pheasant Sandwich Shootout” contest will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 at the Aberdeen Civic Arena. Judging will begin at 6:30 p.m. The contest is open to professional and home chefs. Friends and family… Read more »
Noem orders flags half-staff in honor of former legislator Hodges
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 Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, to honor the life of Joyce Hodges, a former legislator. Hodges served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1986 until 1994.… Read more »
County auditor arrested for violating open meetings law
SELBY, S.D. (AP) — A county auditor in South Dakota accused of violating the state’s open meetings law has been arrested. State’s Attorney James Hare issued a warrant for the arrest of Walworth County Auditor Rebecca Krein last week after he received a complaint that she failed to make documents available for an Aug. 6… Read more »