BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – A Brookings man is facing several charges for allegedly selling marijuana out of his business. 35-year-old Zachary Halstead is the owner of Nature’s Paradise at 417 Main Avenue. Assistant Chief of Police Derrick Powers says police received a call around 3:00 p.m. Thursday that the odor of marijuana was coming from… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Aberdeen couple helped make wolf sculpture possible
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen couple who made Northern State University’s new wolf sculpture possible were honored at the Harvey C. Jewett IV Regional Science Education Center ribbon-cutting ceremony. Ka and Sally Squire also got to meet South Dakota sculptor John Lopez, who created the sculpture that now stands in front of the… Read more »
Recent rains creating erosion problems
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Drenching rains and violent storms hit across eastern South Dakota this week. Three tornados hit Sioux Falls and fields in both Lincoln and Minnehaha Counties received 3 to 9 inches of rain. Minnehaha County Farm Service Agency Executive Director Leah Turgeson says this week’s moisture left standing water and created… Read more »
Portion of I-90 westbound is open
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation is advising motorists that Interstate 90 westbound is open from the Bridgewater Exit 357 west and remains closed from Humboldt Exit 379 to Bridgewater Exit 357 with through traffic detoured at Sioux Falls Exit 396 to northbound I-29. I-90 Westbound is open from the… Read more »
Noem expects state will make request for federal disaster declaration
MADISON, S.D. (WNAX) – Homes and businesses in and around Madison were the latest to feel the impact of heavy rains and widespread flooding. Up to 11 inches of rain fell across the area over two days. Governor Kristi Noem was there to look over the damage and offer state help. Noem says they help… Read more »
Ribbon-cutting held for new Jewett Science Center
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Damp conditions Thursday afternoon did nothing to dampen the celebration during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Harvey C. Jewett IV Regional Science Education Center on the campus of Northern State. Hundreds of individuals turned out to christen the new building which is located on the northeast edge of the campus, leading… Read more »
South Dakota universities struggling to attract students
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – While the official numbers will be released later this month, most universities in South Dakota are anticipating lower enrollments this year. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says it has been a struggle attracting students over the last few years. Dunn says they are very concerned about a drop in… Read more »
Pierre Fire Department rescues one following roof collapse
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Pierre Fire Department Rescue Unit responded to a partial roof collapse Thursday morning. Pierre Fire Chief Ian Paul says units were dispatched just before 7 a.m. Paul says the wet weather that has plagued other parts of the state recently played a part in the collapse. Paul says a structure… Read more »
Walking tour set for Sept. 19
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A walking tour of the Highlands Historic District will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. The tour will begin at the corner of 12th Ave. N.E. and Main Street. The event is sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. Gene Morsching, Recreation Superintendent, provides the details.… Read more »
State closes book on E-Coli investigation
PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — The South Dakota Department of Health has closed the books on its investigation into an E-Coli outbreak in Sisseton. Dr. Joshua Clayton is the state epidemiologist. The Health Department looked for a source of the E-Coli, but didn’t have any luck finding it. Clayton says some of the victims were sick… Read more »