The NVC Power of Hope Radiothon is Wednesday, October 2 and Thursday October 3 from 6AM to 6PM each day. We’ll be broadcasting live from Sanford Children’s Clinic in Aberdeen sharing stories of families from our region that have been impacted by the care and services of Children’s Miracle Network and our regional CMN Hospital… Read more »
News Category: Local News
Federal fares approved for flights into Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Federal employees or military members needing to conduct business in Pierre can now fly into town, rather than having to drive from other airports. City commissioner Jamie Huizenga (hi-zin-ga) says federal fares have been approved for flying into Pierre. Huizenga says federal employees being able to fly into Pierre will… Read more »
Thune shares thoughts on budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Congress was only able to pass a continuing resolution just before the end of the fiscal year last week. An earlier budget agreement fell apart when Democrats objected to President Trump moving over $4 billion from defense spending to construction of the southern border wall. South Dakota Senator John Thune says… Read more »
Women on the Prairie Conference Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 24th Annual Presentation Sisters’ Women on the Prairie Conference will take place Saturday, Oct. 5 at Lantern Hall at the Presentation Convent. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Cost is $15 and includes brunch. Barb Grosz, Events and Records Specialist for the… Read more »
Details emerge in Brookings stabbing death
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The investigation continues into a rural Brookings stabbing that resulted in the death of a man. Brookings County Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring says it was reported as a fight and stabbing at about 5:12 p.m. Saturday on the 4200 block of Western Avenue South. The victim, identified as 37-year-old Justin Proctor… Read more »
Hydrologist says best case scenario is long fall, late freeze
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) — As a National Weather Service hydrologist, it’s Mike Gillispie’s job to monitor lake and river levels in eastern South Dakota. He says this year has been unlike any other. He says there’s one big concern right now. He says the best case scenario is a long fall, where the… Read more »
Noem announces staff changes
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem announced the departure of Herb Jones as Chief of Staff to the Governor’s Office and the appointment of Joshua Shields to serve as Chief of Staff and Beth Hollatz to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff. Jones served on the campaign for governor last year, participated in… Read more »
Sobriety checkpoints announced for October
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Nineteen sobriety checkpoints in 13 different counties are planned for October, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. Checkpoints are done monthly in different counties as a way to discourage drivers from drinking and then driving. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety… Read more »
Southeastern Electric showing steady growth
MARION, S.D. (WNAX) – A rural electric cooperative that serves areas around Sioux Falls is rapidly growing and has to deal with losing long time employees and finding new ones. Southeastern Electric Manager Brad Schardin (shar-deen) says they are losing a number of experienced workers to retirement. Schardin says they have been able to find… Read more »
Brown County Fair has record-breaking year
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It was a record-breaking year for the Brown County Fair. The annual event brought in more than $1.2 million for the first time ever. The final total was $1,259,512.34. Derek Ricci, Brown County Fair Manager, said the number may have been even higher if not for the weather. The grandstand events… Read more »