WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Between Congress and the Federal Reserve about $6 trillion has been spent and made available to patch up the sinking economy in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. South Dakota Senator John Thune says it’s not free money. Thune says the spending has to be focused on getting the economy restarted.… Read more »
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Hughes County Commission puts moratorium on wind projects
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Hughes County Commission has put a hold on approving any new wind projects in the County. County Planning and Zoning officials have started to review Hughes County’s ordinances on wind energy development. Commissioner Roger Inman says there are some areas of focus. The moratorium would prevent a wind project from… Read more »
BMX races to begin May 24
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There will be races this year at the BMX track. While the season will be slightly delayed, races are scheduled to begin on Sunday, May 24. Kyle Oswald, Track President, said that plans are in place to have races while still following recommended guidelines for social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.… Read more »
Economist says businesses need lockdowns to end
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The economy in the nine state Mid America Region is stalling badly in a reaction to the coronavirus pandemic. The latest survey from Creighton University put the overall index at 35.1, the lowest since the recession of 2009. A reading under 50 indicates a shrinking economy. Professor Ernie Goss, who conducts… Read more »
Some students not checking in during distance learning
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – After classes were dismissed in mid-March, school districts had to scramble to put together distance learning packets and online classes. In that scramble some kids may have been lost. Vermillion Public School Superintendent Damon Alvey says they surveyed their families early on. Alvey says they lost contact with about two dozen… Read more »
NSU to honor graduates with video on Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Northern State will honor its 260 graduates on Saturday, May 9, but not with an on-campus celebration. Instead, the university will post a short video on its Facebook and Twitter pages at 10:30 a.m., the same time that regular graduation ceremonies were scheduled. Justin Fraase, Director of Communications and Marketing at… Read more »
Initial March numbers begin to show glimpse of total revenue loss
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said today that totals are just starting to reveal the damage the COVID-19 has done to state revenue. In her press conference, Noem said that the initial March numbers have come in, but that they are a bit deceiving, because the coronavirus wasn’t a factor in… Read more »
Emergency Command Center reminding people of COVID-19 guidelines
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Brown County Emergency Operations Center) – The Brown County EOC would like to remind everyone to please continue to practice Covid-19 guidelines set for by the CDC. Those guidelines are: Clean hands often, using soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Cover coughs & sneezes with a tissue or inside… Read more »
Governor’s press conference at 2:45 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 2:45 this afternoon. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations. The link to the press conference is: Facebook.com/govnoem OR SD.Net
Brown County virus total hits 65, 41 are beef plant workers
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The number of COVID-19 cases in Brown County continues to tick up. Six new cases were confirmed by the South Dakota Department of Health on Monday. That pushes the total to 65. Of those, 41 are employees at DemKota Ranch Beef on the south side of Aberdeen, said Josh Clayton, state… Read more »