News Author: Dave Vilhauer

Laska new manager of Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area near Yankton, coming off another record year for visitation and camping, also has a new manager. Kristina Laska, a Centerville native transferred to the park this fall to be the new manager. She says she is quickly learning about the facility and found they… Read more »

Laska new manager of Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area near Yankton, coming off another record year for visitation and camping, also has a new manager. Kristina Laska, a Centerville native transferred to the park this fall to be the new manager. She says she is quickly learning about the facility and found they… Read more »

Rusch to chair Judiciary Committee

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The Republican majority in the South Dakota Senate selected committee leadership for the 2021 session. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion will chair the Judiciary Committee.   Rusch is a former states attorney and long time circuit judge. Rusch says they will probably have to handle more online meetings and witnesses. Rusch… Read more »

Rusch to chair Judiciary Committee

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The Republican majority in the South Dakota Senate selected committee leadership for the 2021 session. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion will chair the Judiciary Committee.   Rusch is a former states attorney and long time circuit judge. Rusch says they will probably have to handle more online meetings and witnesses. Rusch… Read more »

Northern State to present Choral Holiday Concert Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Northern State University Choral Holiday Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will include performances by the NSU Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Early Musick Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Timothy Woods. Due to COVID-19, admission is… Read more »

Northern State to present Choral Holiday Concert Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Northern State University Choral Holiday Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will include performances by the NSU Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Early Musick Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Timothy Woods. Due to COVID-19, admission is… Read more »

DSS finds loving adoptive homes for children in foster care

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, there are 81 children in South Dakota’s foster care system who are legally available for adoption. The greatest need is for older children, sibling groups, and children with emotional, behavioral, or medical needs. “All children are born with potential for a bright future,” said Department of Social Services (DSS)… Read more »

DSS finds loving adoptive homes for children in foster care

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, there are 81 children in South Dakota’s foster care system who are legally available for adoption. The greatest need is for older children, sibling groups, and children with emotional, behavioral, or medical needs. “All children are born with potential for a bright future,” said Department of Social Services (DSS)… Read more »

SD has 27 more COVID-related deaths, hospitalizations drop sharply

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 27 more COVID-related deaths, active cases rose by nearly 900, and hospitalizations dropped by more than 60 in numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths, which included two each in Faulk and Spink counties, and one in Roberts, bring the state’s overall death… Read more »

SD has 27 more COVID-related deaths, hospitalizations drop sharply

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 27 more COVID-related deaths, active cases rose by nearly 900, and hospitalizations dropped by more than 60 in numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths, which included two each in Faulk and Spink counties, and one in Roberts, bring the state’s overall death… Read more »

Retired General Croymans to lead veteran’s appeal

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Veterans, Inc.’s proposed veteran center is kicking off the veteran appeal portion of their fundraising efforts. Heading up their Building Common Ground Campaign is Retired Brigadier General Thomas Croymans of Aberdeen. BG Croymans retired from the SD Army National Guard in May of 2019 after more than… Read more »

Retired General Croymans to lead veteran’s appeal

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Veterans, Inc.’s proposed veteran center is kicking off the veteran appeal portion of their fundraising efforts. Heading up their Building Common Ground Campaign is Retired Brigadier General Thomas Croymans of Aberdeen. BG Croymans retired from the SD Army National Guard in May of 2019 after more than… Read more »

ABBY Awards to be presented virtually

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The ABBY Awards are turning into ABBY Week for 2020. Due the current pandemic, the awards will be presented virtually throughout next week, according to Bea Smith, Director of Membership and Events for the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce. The only award out of the 10 that is voted on locally… Read more »

ABBY Awards to be presented virtually

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The ABBY Awards are turning into ABBY Week for 2020. Due the current pandemic, the awards will be presented virtually throughout next week, according to Bea Smith, Director of Membership and Events for the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce. The only award out of the 10 that is voted on locally… Read more »

Sioux Falls rejects mask mandate, mayor breaks tie vote

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls’ mayor cast the tie-breaking vote that defeated a proposed mask mandate in the state’s largest city. After more than two hours of public comment, Mayor Paul TenHaken rejected the mandate after the City Council tied 4-4 on the ordinance Tuesday night. The mandate would have required face coverings… Read more »

Sioux Falls rejects mask mandate, mayor breaks tie vote

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls’ mayor cast the tie-breaking vote that defeated a proposed mask mandate in the state’s largest city. After more than two hours of public comment, Mayor Paul TenHaken rejected the mandate after the City Council tied 4-4 on the ordinance Tuesday night. The mandate would have required face coverings… Read more »

Two killed, one injured in two-vehicle crash in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Two people died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Sioux Falls. Names of the three people involved are not yet being released pending notification to family members. A 2002 Kia Sport was northbound on Interstate 229 when the driver began to lose control… Read more »

Two killed, one injured in two-vehicle crash in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Two people died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Sioux Falls. Names of the three people involved are not yet being released pending notification to family members. A 2002 Kia Sport was northbound on Interstate 229 when the driver began to lose control… Read more »

Pierre City Commission approves airline recommendation

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Essential Air Service contract SkyWest Airlines has to operate air service in Pierre expires next spring and the Pierre City Commission has approved a recommendation to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Pierre Regional Airport Manager Cameron Howard talked about the situation. Howard says Boutique Air and Denver Air Connection also… Read more »

Pierre City Commission approves airline recommendation

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Essential Air Service contract SkyWest Airlines has to operate air service in Pierre expires next spring and the Pierre City Commission has approved a recommendation to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Pierre Regional Airport Manager Cameron Howard talked about the situation. Howard says Boutique Air and Denver Air Connection also… Read more »