ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Members of Agtegra’s Technical Rescue Team (TRT) from Highmore, S.D. were contacted Friday, March 6 just after 4 p.m. regarding a grain bin entrapment southwest of Harrold, S.D. Other members from the TRT were dispatched along with two rescue trailers – one from Huron and one from Highmore. Upon arrival,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota House has passed a proposal to require the statewide expansion of a crisis hotline designed for people in a mental crisis or struggling with addiction issues. But the House and Senate are at odds over who should pay for the bulk of its funding. The Senate passed a… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Justin Fraase’s duties at Northern State University now include serving as the Vice President of Enrollment, along with maintaining his prior duties in Communications and Marketing. Fraase will take over for Dr. Jeremy Reed, who has resigned his position effective the end of May 2020. “I’m thrilled to take the… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Governor Kristi Noem and legislative leaders announced yesterday (Monday) that they had reached a budget agreement that would lead to two percent increases for schools, state workers and Medicaid providers. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says it was a good surprise. Kindle says a two percent increase along with the property… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and legislative leaders announced a budget deal yesterday (Monday) that would lead to two percent increases for schools, state workers and Medicaid providers. That came after the earlier projection of no increases due to low revenues. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, a member of the Joint… Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – While the last monthly report on the Mid America economy indicated continued slow growth, there are several looming threats. Creighton University professor Ernie Goss, who compiles the report, says there is one overriding concern now. Goss says the virus could have multiple impacts on regional businesses. Goss says it also looks… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A pair of Backyard Astronomy classes are being offered in Aberdeen. The first class is at 7 tonight and the continuation of the class is 7 p.m. next Tuesday, March 17,  both at the Library Auditorium on the second floor of the Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center. Gene Morsching, Recreation Superintendent,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Noted folk musician and entertainer Dennis Warner is coming to Aberdeen. He will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday at the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library. Warner, who lives in Minnesota, said he does about 100 shows throughout the year. He said people can expect a variety of music during his show.… Read more »

WEBSTER, S.D. (Press Release) – Day County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in locating 67-year-old Richard “Butch” Carpenter. Richard is 5 ft 8”, 225 pounds with blue eyes and white hair. Last known clothing description is a black Duluth trading jacket, blue shirt with blue jeans. His last known location was near Bitter… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says a budget deal has been worked out to provide funding increases to three important groups. Noem, during a news conference today referred to her State of the State Address. Noem says the deal will give two percent increases to schools, state workers and Medicaid providers.… Read more »