WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – As one of the last bills this week, US Senators voted 82 to 15 to approve a continuing resolution to fund the federal government until late November. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds was one of the “no” votes. Rounds says Democrats backed out of the deal over defense spending. Rounds says… Read more »

GETTYSBURG, S.D. (KCCR) – Avera Health is continuing to prepare for construction of the Avera Missouri River Health Center in Gettysburg. Avera’s Vice President of Clinic Operations Karl Richards says an agreement has been reached with the Community Care Clinic of Gettysburg. Richards says the Missouri River Health Center will be built on the site… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Eight new wind power production projects have been approved by the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission in the last 13 months, which will raise total electricity from wind to 3,600 megawatts. Commissioner Chris Nelson says because of that, utilities are starting to shut down some older power plants. Nelson says there… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – October’s Coffee with a Cop event is set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Ken’s SuperFair Foods. Sgt. Keith Theroux of the Aberdeen Police Department said that this time the event coincides with a national date. Theroux said that the sit down not only allows the APD to hear the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Third Annual Healthy Aging Resource Fair is set for Thursday, Oct. 3. The event runs from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Mike Brown, Regional Marketing Director for Tealwood Senior Living, talked about the goal of the fair. This year’s event will feature a variety of guest speakers.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University will continue its partnership with Primrose Retirement Community in presenting an arts and lecture series featuring an array of interdisciplinary topics and music performances. “This dynamic collaboration will benefit a valued and culturally engaged segment of our community, as well as showcase the fascinating research of NSU’s… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A husband and wife musical duo will perform an upcoming concert at Northern State University. Dr. Kenneth Boulton and JoAnne Barry will present a recital of music for two pianos four-hands at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. Featured on… Read more »

DELL RAPIDS, S.D. (KELO.com) – The first Democrat to officially challenge Republican Senator Mike Rounds in 2020 will be former state lawmaker Dan Ahlers in Dell Rapids. He says he’s beaten long odds many times before.   Ahlers says South Dakota needs more effective leadership in Washington on education, trade and healthcare issues. Ahlers says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, Water View Drive from just past Whisper Wind Drive to 24th Ave. N.E., will be closed to through traffic for street patching. Motorists should utilize an alternate route. The work is expected to last until approximately 3 p.m. on Friday.

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Enrollment numbers for the six state universities in South Dakota are likely going to be released tomorrow by the South Dakota Board of Regents. We know enrollment numbers are down, and likely will be down significantly. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn talked about the current situation. International student numbers… Read more »