News Category: Local News

One killed, another injured in crash east of Clark

CLARK, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred late Sunday night east of Clark. Names of the three people involved in the crash are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2016 International TR Semi Truck and Trailer was making a left turn… Read more »

One killed, another injured in crash east of Clark

CLARK, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred late Sunday night east of Clark. Names of the three people involved in the crash are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2016 International TR Semi Truck and Trailer was making a left turn… Read more »

Sirens activated for first time this season last weekend

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The civil defense sirens were sounded Saturday night during a storm that moved into the area. Brown County Emergency Management Director Scott Meints said a big reason why the sirens were used was because of a large number of people outdoors celebrating the Fourth of July. Meints said sometimes it can… Read more »

Sirens activated for first time this season last weekend

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The civil defense sirens were sounded Saturday night during a storm that moved into the area. Brown County Emergency Management Director Scott Meints said a big reason why the sirens were used was because of a large number of people outdoors celebrating the Fourth of July. Meints said sometimes it can… Read more »

Goss identifies what is needed for economic growth

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – While the Mid America economy is showing signs of improvement, more needs to be done to hold on to that growth. Ernie Goss, of Creighton University in Omaha, says a coronavirus vaccine is crucial. Goss says the extra federal unemployment benefit needs to end. Goss says that extra payment has contributed… Read more »

Goss identifies what is needed for economic growth

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – While the Mid America economy is showing signs of improvement, more needs to be done to hold on to that growth. Ernie Goss, of Creighton University in Omaha, says a coronavirus vaccine is crucial. Goss says the extra federal unemployment benefit needs to end. Goss says that extra payment has contributed… Read more »

Superintendents working on plans for return to classrooms next month

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Two large South Dakota school associations held meetings with superintendents last week, helping plan for a return to classrooms next month. Wade Pogany, executive director of the Associated School Boards, says there are still a lot of unknowns. Pogany says the group worked through a number of options. Pogany says they… Read more »

Superintendents working on plans for return to classrooms next month

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Two large South Dakota school associations held meetings with superintendents last week, helping plan for a return to classrooms next month. Wade Pogany, executive director of the Associated School Boards, says there are still a lot of unknowns. Pogany says the group worked through a number of options. Pogany says they… Read more »

Rounds says any name changes should include review process

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump has threatened to veto the $740 billion “National Defense Authorization Act” over a provision that would remove names of confederate generals from U.S. bases. Senator Mike Rounds says the bill is a long ways from the President’s desk. Rounds, a member of the Armed Services Committee, says there should… Read more »

Rounds says any name changes should include review process

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump has threatened to veto the $740 billion “National Defense Authorization Act” over a provision that would remove names of confederate generals from U.S. bases. Senator Mike Rounds says the bill is a long ways from the President’s desk. Rounds, a member of the Armed Services Committee, says there should… Read more »

Roads closed to thru traffic for road work

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, the following roads will be closed to thru traffic for road work:             3rd Avenue SE from South Harrison to South Boyd Street             and            North… Read more »

Roads closed to thru traffic for road work

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, the following roads will be closed to thru traffic for road work:             3rd Avenue SE from South Harrison to South Boyd Street             and            North… Read more »

One killed, another injured in motorcycle crash near Tea

TEA, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another person was injured in a motorcycle crash that occurred Sunday afternoon near Tea. Names of those involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle, pulling a motorcycle trailer, was southbound when the motorcycle’s rear tire blew out causing… Read more »

One killed, another injured in motorcycle crash near Tea

TEA, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another person was injured in a motorcycle crash that occurred Sunday afternoon near Tea. Names of those involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle, pulling a motorcycle trailer, was southbound when the motorcycle’s rear tire blew out causing… Read more »

State reports 42 new COVID cases

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There were 42 new cases of COVID-19 reported today by the South Dakota Department of Health. There were no new recoveries so the active number of cases right now is 945 (there were 807 a week ago). The number of hospitalizations (59) and deaths (97) remained the same. The state also… Read more »

State reports 42 new COVID cases

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There were 42 new cases of COVID-19 reported today by the South Dakota Department of Health. There were no new recoveries so the active number of cases right now is 945 (there were 807 a week ago). The number of hospitalizations (59) and deaths (97) remained the same. The state also… Read more »

Storm damages Glacial Lakes Energy plant in Mina

(Photo courtesy GLE) MINA, S.D. (KWAT) — The CEO of Glacial Lakes Energy says one of their ethanol plants was, “in the direct line of fire” from tornadic storms that rolled through northeast South Dakota on Independence Day. Jim Seurer says the storm hit the GLE ethanol plant in Mina around 7 o’clock Saturday night.… Read more »

Storm damages Glacial Lakes Energy plant in Mina

(Photo courtesy GLE) MINA, S.D. (KWAT) — The CEO of Glacial Lakes Energy says one of their ethanol plants was, “in the direct line of fire” from tornadic storms that rolled through northeast South Dakota on Independence Day. Jim Seurer says the storm hit the GLE ethanol plant in Mina around 7 o’clock Saturday night.… Read more »

Harrisburg teen identified in fatal crash north of Hurley

HURLEY, S.D. (Press Release) – A Harrisburg, S.D., teen has been identified as the person who died in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon north of Hurley. A 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe was southbound on South Dakota Highway 19 near the intersection with 280th Street. A 2002 Ford Taurus was eastbound on 280th Street and failed… Read more »

Harrisburg teen identified in fatal crash north of Hurley

HURLEY, S.D. (Press Release) – A Harrisburg, S.D., teen has been identified as the person who died in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon north of Hurley. A 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe was southbound on South Dakota Highway 19 near the intersection with 280th Street. A 2002 Ford Taurus was eastbound on 280th Street and failed… Read more »