ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – A warm start to Northern State University’s homecoming week will cool down to a crisp autumn day for the 107th annual Gypsy Day Parade and football game on Saturday. This year’s homecoming theme is Wolves Go to Vegas. Parade-goers might need to bundle up. The early morning could drop into the low 30s… Read more »
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Pierre & Watertown Airports reach 10,000 enplanements
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR & KWAT)- It was only a matter of time for boardings at Pierre Regional Airport to hit the magic threshold of 10-thousand enplanements. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says enplanements have been steady since March. September was the fourth best month of the year at Pierre for enplanements with… Read more »
October Business After Hours at Civic Arena Thursday, October 12th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s October Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, October 12 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Aberdeen Civic Arena, 203 S Washington Street. This is the third annual celebration of Manufacturing Month, where local manufacturers will be on hand to showcase their products… Read more »
LifeServe to do blood drive in Warner on October 12th
WARNER, S.D.(Press Release)- LifeServe Blood Center, the SOLE supplier to 29 hospitals in South Dakota, including Avera St. Luke’s, is seeking eligible blood donors to give blood at the upcoming blood drive in Warner. Blood is a vital part of treatment for countless illnesses and injuries afflicting local hospital patients. The generous community members who… Read more »
Peaceful Pines closer to opening
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A new senior living complex in Fort Pierre is hiring staff and getting closer to opening its doors. Owners had hoped to open the Peaceful Pines facility Oct. 1, 2023, but Mayor Gloria Hanson says there’s been a few different things causing the delay. Hanson says based on what she’s been told,… Read more »
October is Cancer Preventions Month
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- October is Cancer Preventions Month. Molly Sutton, the Avera Regional Director of Philanthropy talks about this month as an opportunity to educate people about cancer. Ms. Sutton discusses what the individual can do to mitigate their risk of developing cancer. She adds that keeping fit, avoiding excess and not vaping or using… Read more »
Congressman Johnson reflect on the Continuing Resolution passes by Congress on Saturday
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- This past Saturday, the U.S. Congress passed a 45-day continuing resolution to fund the government through November 17th. Congressman Dusty Johnson reacted to the passage of the resolution which coincidentally occurred on his birthday. Congressman Johnson talked about the CR that didn’t pass on Friday dealing with funding for the southern border. Johnson… Read more »
Watertown Mayor provide update on the Wells Fargo Bank building
WATERTOWN, S.D.–It has become a messy situation for the city of Watertown, but one that could have some resolution soon. It’s the former Wells Fargo Bank building downtown, which the city bought for $1.3 million in November 2020. Their plan, at the time, was to renovate it into a new city hall. But they got… Read more »
Hughes County Emergency Manager resigns
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Hughes County is looking for a new emergency management director. County Manager Lori Jacobson asked the Hughes County Commission Monday to accept the resignation of Cathy Strudel. Jacobson told the Commission Strudel was moving west river but was not able to elaborate on Strudel’s plans. Strudel replaced Rob Fines who retired July 1st… Read more »
Quest Car Rental the new car rental company at Watertown Airport
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A new car rental agreement was reached tonight for the Watertown Regional Airport as it was approved by the City Council, but not after some clarifications from City staff. Airport Manager Rob Cyrus explains to the Council that they received one bid from Centric Car Care Rental, doing business as Quest Car Rental,… Read more »