News Author: Dave Vilhauer

Work set to begin on new bridge over Missouri River

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Work on the new John C. Waldron Bridge will start this week in Fort Pierre. Fort Pierre Public Works Director Rick Hahn told the Fort Pierre City Council Monday night the first construction meeting for the bridge was held last week. Hahn says work will continue through the winter. The… Read more »

Work set to begin on new bridge over Missouri River

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Work on the new John C. Waldron Bridge will start this week in Fort Pierre. Fort Pierre Public Works Director Rick Hahn told the Fort Pierre City Council Monday night the first construction meeting for the bridge was held last week. Hahn says work will continue through the winter. The… Read more »

USD students satisfied with academic experience

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – University students have faced several challenges in the fall semester due to the pandemic, including a combination of hybrid, online and in person classes along with limited outside activities. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they surveyed their students to get some reaction. Gestring says their instructors have had… Read more »

USD students satisfied with academic experience

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – University students have faced several challenges in the fall semester due to the pandemic, including a combination of hybrid, online and in person classes along with limited outside activities. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they surveyed their students to get some reaction. Gestring says their instructors have had… Read more »

Businesses having trouble finding workers

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The October Mid America business conditions survey found over three quarters of those contacted said they couldn’t find all the workers they needed. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says that’s no surprise. Some employers are raising pay to attract workers. Owen says that is… Read more »

Businesses having trouble finding workers

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The October Mid America business conditions survey found over three quarters of those contacted said they couldn’t find all the workers they needed. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says that’s no surprise. Some employers are raising pay to attract workers. Owen says that is… Read more »

Kippley, Sutton, Dennert, Perry all re-elected

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Local incumbents retained their positions in Tuesday’s election. There were 17,767 votes cast in Brown County. Republicans Rachel Kippley and Duane Sutton will return to the Brown County Commission, while Republicans Drew Dennert and Carl Perry won spots in the State Representative District 3 race. Kippley finished with 10,220 votes (38%)… Read more »

Kippley, Sutton, Dennert, Perry all re-elected

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Local incumbents retained their positions in Tuesday’s election. There were 17,767 votes cast in Brown County. Republicans Rachel Kippley and Duane Sutton will return to the Brown County Commission, while Republicans Drew Dennert and Carl Perry won spots in the State Representative District 3 race. Kippley finished with 10,220 votes (38%)… Read more »

Medical marijuana has big lead, recreational marijuana vote tight

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Here are the latest updated results from today’s election. In the race for Brown County Commissioner (two members will be elected): Rachel Kippley-R 7,075 (37%), Duane Sutton-R 6,947 (34%), Michael E. Nehls-D 6,247 (29%). In the race for State Representative District 3 (two members will be elected): Drew Dennert-R 4,975 (32%),… Read more »

Medical marijuana has big lead, recreational marijuana vote tight

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Here are the latest updated results from today’s election. In the race for Brown County Commissioner (two members will be elected): Rachel Kippley-R 7,075 (37%), Duane Sutton-R 6,947 (34%), Michael E. Nehls-D 6,247 (29%). In the race for State Representative District 3 (two members will be elected): Drew Dennert-R 4,975 (32%),… Read more »

Kippley, Sutton, Dennert, Perry lead in early returns

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Results are coming in from today’s election. Here are some early totals: In the race for Brown County Commissioner (two members will be elected): Rachel Kippley-R 7,037 (37%), Duane Sutton-R 6,444 (34%), Michael E. Nehls-D 5,411 (29%). In the race for State Representative District 3 (two members will be elected): Drew… Read more »

Kippley, Sutton, Dennert, Perry lead in early returns

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Results are coming in from today’s election. Here are some early totals: In the race for Brown County Commissioner (two members will be elected): Rachel Kippley-R 7,037 (37%), Duane Sutton-R 6,444 (34%), Michael E. Nehls-D 5,411 (29%). In the race for State Representative District 3 (two members will be elected): Drew… Read more »

Early results from today’s election

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Results are coming in from today’s election. Here are some early totals: In the race for Brown County Commissioner (two members will be elected): Rachel Kippley-R 6,430 (36%), Duane Sutton-R 6,047 (34%), Michael E. Nehls-D 5,295 (30%). In the race for State Representative District 3 (two members will be elected): Drew… Read more »

Early results from today’s election

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Results are coming in from today’s election. Here are some early totals: In the race for Brown County Commissioner (two members will be elected): Rachel Kippley-R 6,430 (36%), Duane Sutton-R 6,047 (34%), Michael E. Nehls-D 5,295 (30%). In the race for State Representative District 3 (two members will be elected): Drew… Read more »

Results beginning to come in from today’s election

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Results are coming in from today’s election. Here are the early totals of some of the races so far: In the race for State Representative District 1 (two members will be elected): Tamara St. John-R, 222, Jennifer Healy Keintz -D 213, Steven D. McCleerey-D 171. In the race for State Senator… Read more »

Results beginning to come in from today’s election

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Results are coming in from today’s election. Here are the early totals of some of the races so far: In the race for State Representative District 1 (two members will be elected): Tamara St. John-R, 222, Jennifer Healy Keintz -D 213, Steven D. McCleerey-D 171. In the race for State Senator… Read more »

November is ‘Adoption Awareness Month’

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed November “Adoption Awareness Month” in South Dakota because all children in our state deserve to grow up in a strong family where they are loved and protected. “Adoption is one of the most important ways that we can strengthen families and raise children in a… Read more »

November is ‘Adoption Awareness Month’

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed November “Adoption Awareness Month” in South Dakota because all children in our state deserve to grow up in a strong family where they are loved and protected. “Adoption is one of the most important ways that we can strengthen families and raise children in a… Read more »

Sanford Health postponing non-emergency surgeries

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sanford Health is temporarily rescheduling non-emergency surgeries as it deals with an influx of coronavirus patients. Sanford Vice President of Operations Andy Munce said the move is a standard part of its surge plan to ensure it can maintain staffing and bed capacity for the patients who need it. The… Read more »

Sanford Health postponing non-emergency surgeries

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sanford Health is temporarily rescheduling non-emergency surgeries as it deals with an influx of coronavirus patients. Sanford Vice President of Operations Andy Munce said the move is a standard part of its surge plan to ensure it can maintain staffing and bed capacity for the patients who need it. The… Read more »