ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Boys and Girls Club of Aberdeen Area’s Annual Banquet and 50th Anniversary Celebration is set for Friday, Feb. 21. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dakota Event Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Mike Sommers, Club President, talked about this year’s guest speaker. The Club annually… Read more »
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Social bills grab spotlight during first half of legislative session
PIERRE, S.D. (KMIT) – Social issue bills have grabbed the spotlight as the South Dakota legislative session nears the halfway point. Two transgender-related bills have already been voted down, while another will be heard today in a Senate committee. State Senator Josh Klumb (klumm) of Mitchell says the number of these bills have not necessarily… Read more »
Man dies in ski accident at Terry Peak near Lead
LEAD, S.D. (AP) – Officials at a ski resort in the Black Hills say a man has died after he was injured on one of the slopes over the weekend. The death occurred at Terry Peak Ski Area near Lead on Saturday afternoon. Resort spokeswoman Linda Derosier says management and staff send their sincere condolences… Read more »
Bath man pleads not guilty in shooting death
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) – A South Dakota man charged with shooting and killing a man who was in a relationship with his daughter has pleaded not guilty. The Aberdeen News reports 48-year-old Jarrett Jones of Bath appeared in court on Friday and asked for a jury trial. A judge also reduced Jones’ $1 million bond… Read more »
One killed in crash west of Parkston
PARKSTON, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Parkston. The name of the decease is not being released pending notification of family members. A 2010 Acura TSX was westbound on South Dakota Highway 44 when the driver lost control on the icy-covered road. The vehicle entered… Read more »
SDSU, University of Minnesota form vet medicine program
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota have formed a new collaborative Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine leading to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree. SDSU’s Director of the Professional Program in Vet Medicine, Dr. Gary (gack-stett-ur) Gackstetter says this new collaboration will focus on rural practices and help… Read more »
Committee approves proposal to allow voters to decide on sports gambling
PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Senate Local Government Committee approves a proposal that would allow the voters to decide on sports gambling in the state. Senator Bob Ewing says his joint resolution would bring a constitutional amendment to the voters. Ewing says they would also like to offer online sports wagering. The resolution was opposed… Read more »
Avera officials looking at changes in health care
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While there may be consensus that health care is too expensive and needs reform, there is no agreement on how to do that. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they are working to make changes. Ekeren says one of the cost drivers is the number of… Read more »
Aberdeen Central hosting Valentine Bistro Feb. 17-18
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen Central will once again host a Valentine Bistro on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 17-18 at the Thomas F. Kelly Theater. Susan Appl, Show Choir Director at Central, said this year’s show features some stellar talent. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 12. Admission includes the performances, plus a cupcake during… Read more »
New Yankton water treatment plant ready to go
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The switches have been thrown and the pumps turned on. The new Yankton water treatment plant is online. Environmental Services Director Kyle Goodmanson says they have been running in test mode for several weeks. Goodmanson says they use a reverse osmosis process for the main filters which provides a number of… Read more »