News Category: Local News

Northern grad creating wolf sculpture for main entrance of science center

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A brand new wolf will soon be watching over the Jewett Regional Science Education Center when it opens this fall at Northern State University. South Dakota sculptor John Lopez is creating the wolf sculpture, which will stand in front of the main entrance of the science center. “My inspiration was… Read more »

Northern grad creating wolf sculpture for main entrance of science center

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A brand new wolf will soon be watching over the Jewett Regional Science Education Center when it opens this fall at Northern State University. South Dakota sculptor John Lopez is creating the wolf sculpture, which will stand in front of the main entrance of the science center. “My inspiration was… Read more »

Absentee voting underway for city election

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The city election in Aberdeen is still a few weeks away, but some voters are taking advantage of the absentee voting period. The June 4 election features two races. In the mayor’s race, Travis Schaunaman is running against incumbent Mike Levsen. In the race for NW City Council, Josh Rife is… Read more »

Absentee voting underway for city election

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The city election in Aberdeen is still a few weeks away, but some voters are taking advantage of the absentee voting period. The June 4 election features two races. In the mayor’s race, Travis Schaunaman is running against incumbent Mike Levsen. In the race for NW City Council, Josh Rife is… Read more »

Combat Raider training taking place this week in South Dakota

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. (DRG News) – A military exercise involving various aircraft started Tuesday and will continue through Thursday in the Powder River Training Complex over South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. Col. John Edwards is the Commander of the 28th Bomb Wing and Ellsworth Air Force Base. He says they’ve been… Read more »

Combat Raider training taking place this week in South Dakota

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. (DRG News) – A military exercise involving various aircraft started Tuesday and will continue through Thursday in the Powder River Training Complex over South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. Col. John Edwards is the Commander of the 28th Bomb Wing and Ellsworth Air Force Base. He says they’ve been… Read more »

Flags to be half-staff Wednesday in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff from sunrise on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 to sunrise on Thursday, May 16, 2019 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Governor Noem’s order has been issued in response to President Donald J. Trump’s proclamation directing… Read more »

Flags to be half-staff Wednesday in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff from sunrise on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 to sunrise on Thursday, May 16, 2019 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Governor Noem’s order has been issued in response to President Donald J. Trump’s proclamation directing… Read more »

Noem hoping to get totals from FEMA inspection soon

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency have fanned out across South Dakota, totaling up the damage to public infrastructure from March storms and flooding. Governor Kristi Noem says they hope to get some totals from the inspection soon. Noem says there is a different damage threshold for each county. Noem… Read more »

Noem hoping to get totals from FEMA inspection soon

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency have fanned out across South Dakota, totaling up the damage to public infrastructure from March storms and flooding. Governor Kristi Noem says they hope to get some totals from the inspection soon. Noem says there is a different damage threshold for each county. Noem… Read more »

Former Aberdeen doctor sentenced for illegally distributing prescription painkiller

ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — A doctor who worked in Aberdeen has been sentenced to 1 ½ years in prison and fined $20,000 for illegally distributing a prescription painkiller. Authorities say 47-year-old Troy Adolfson wrote prescriptions for about 1,400 oxycodone pills and had co-workers and others fill them in exchange for money and some of the… Read more »

Former Aberdeen doctor sentenced for illegally distributing prescription painkiller

ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — A doctor who worked in Aberdeen has been sentenced to 1 ½ years in prison and fined $20,000 for illegally distributing a prescription painkiller. Authorities say 47-year-old Troy Adolfson wrote prescriptions for about 1,400 oxycodone pills and had co-workers and others fill them in exchange for money and some of the… Read more »

FEMA officials working throughout the state this week

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be in most counties in the state this week, looking at damage to public infrastructure from March storms and flooding. FEMA Spokesman Daniel Breen says they will rely on county emergency managers. Breen says they will be looking at a lot of public… Read more »

FEMA officials working throughout the state this week

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be in most counties in the state this week, looking at damage to public infrastructure from March storms and flooding. FEMA Spokesman Daniel Breen says they will rely on county emergency managers. Breen says they will be looking at a lot of public… Read more »

Annual Pheasants Forever Spring Banquet Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 32nd Annual Pheasants Forever Spring Banquet is set for Friday, May 17, at the Ramkota. Chris Goldade, President of the Northern South Dakota Chapter of Pheasants Forever, provides the details. He said this event is the major fundraiser for the local chapter. There will be a wide variety of auction… Read more »

Annual Pheasants Forever Spring Banquet Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 32nd Annual Pheasants Forever Spring Banquet is set for Friday, May 17, at the Ramkota. Chris Goldade, President of the Northern South Dakota Chapter of Pheasants Forever, provides the details. He said this event is the major fundraiser for the local chapter. There will be a wide variety of auction… Read more »

SDSU forestry expert shares thoughts on Emerald Ash Borer

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – An Emerald Ash Borer infestation is slowly spreading across the region, with confirmation of the bugs in Sioux Falls, Sioux City and the Omaha area. South Dakota State University forestry expert John Ball says it is a good idea to start taking down ash trees. Ball says not to rely on… Read more »

SDSU forestry expert shares thoughts on Emerald Ash Borer

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – An Emerald Ash Borer infestation is slowly spreading across the region, with confirmation of the bugs in Sioux Falls, Sioux City and the Omaha area. South Dakota State University forestry expert John Ball says it is a good idea to start taking down ash trees. Ball says not to rely on… Read more »

Vermont renaming Columbus Day to honor Native Americans

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Vermont has joined a handful of states– including South Dakota– in renaming Columbus Day to honor Native Americans. The governor signed a bill earlier this month recognizing the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Vermont. The governors of Maine and New Mexico signed similar measures last month.… Read more »

Vermont renaming Columbus Day to honor Native Americans

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Vermont has joined a handful of states– including South Dakota– in renaming Columbus Day to honor Native Americans. The governor signed a bill earlier this month recognizing the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Vermont. The governors of Maine and New Mexico signed similar measures last month.… Read more »