News Category: Local News

Blizzards, flooding could lead to disease for calves and cows

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – Storms over the last few weeks have brought blizzards and flooding to the Northern Plains. SDSU Extension Veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly says in the next few weeks, disease could pop up, especially in calves and cows. He says calves will be more susceptible to diseases. Daly says producers need to be… Read more »

Blizzards, flooding could lead to disease for calves and cows

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – Storms over the last few weeks have brought blizzards and flooding to the Northern Plains. SDSU Extension Veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly says in the next few weeks, disease could pop up, especially in calves and cows. He says calves will be more susceptible to diseases. Daly says producers need to be… Read more »

Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony to present season finale April 27

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony will present “It’s-A-Me!” on Saturday, April 27 at the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State. The concert, which starts at 7:30 p.m., will conclude the current season and feature well-known Italian pieces, according to Christopher Stanichar,… Read more »

Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony to present season finale April 27

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony will present “It’s-A-Me!” on Saturday, April 27 at the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Northern State. The concert, which starts at 7:30 p.m., will conclude the current season and feature well-known Italian pieces, according to Christopher Stanichar,… Read more »

Hawks begins role as Chair of Democratic Party

HARTFORD, S.D. (WNAX) – Former legislator and U.S. House candidate Paula Hawks was elected Chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party at their central committee meeting last month. Hawks, of Hartford, says she ran because she wants to be involved but also stay connected to her family. Hawks says they will hold meetings this year… Read more »

Hawks begins role as Chair of Democratic Party

HARTFORD, S.D. (WNAX) – Former legislator and U.S. House candidate Paula Hawks was elected Chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party at their central committee meeting last month. Hawks, of Hartford, says she ran because she wants to be involved but also stay connected to her family. Hawks says they will hold meetings this year… Read more »

Sturgis City Council votes to amend ambulance service area

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council Monday night voted to amend the service area of its ambulance area after many area campgrounds served by it failed to come up with a funding proposal. Residents of Sturgis and some surrounding areas like Fort Meade, pay for the Sturgis Ambulance Service in their property taxes.… Read more »

Sturgis City Council votes to amend ambulance service area

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council Monday night voted to amend the service area of its ambulance area after many area campgrounds served by it failed to come up with a funding proposal. Residents of Sturgis and some surrounding areas like Fort Meade, pay for the Sturgis Ambulance Service in their property taxes.… Read more »

Air Force Bomber from Doolittle Raid on display in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – WWII or airplane enthusiasts can get a glimpse of history Wednesday morning at the Pierre Regional Airport. Pierre Mayor Steve Harding says an Air Force Bomber from the Doolittle Raid will be on display from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The plane is also making stops at Sioux Falls, Mitchell, Ellsworth Air Force… Read more »

Air Force Bomber from Doolittle Raid on display in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – WWII or airplane enthusiasts can get a glimpse of history Wednesday morning at the Pierre Regional Airport. Pierre Mayor Steve Harding says an Air Force Bomber from the Doolittle Raid will be on display from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The plane is also making stops at Sioux Falls, Mitchell, Ellsworth Air Force… Read more »

Road work scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work 15th Street South from 6th Avenue SW to 4th Avenue SW Work is expected to be completed by the end of the day. Motorists are advised to take… Read more »

Road work scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work 15th Street South from 6th Avenue SW to 4th Avenue SW Work is expected to be completed by the end of the day. Motorists are advised to take… Read more »

Rounds continues to push Corps for snow pack monitoring

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Governors of Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri, along with Congressional representatives in the Missouri River basin are calling for more oversight of the Corps of Engineers and their management of river reservoirs. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he has long been critical of the forecasts coming from the Corps. Rounds says… Read more »

Rounds continues to push Corps for snow pack monitoring

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Governors of Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri, along with Congressional representatives in the Missouri River basin are calling for more oversight of the Corps of Engineers and their management of river reservoirs. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he has long been critical of the forecasts coming from the Corps. Rounds says… Read more »

Slain South Dakota woman was on phone during time of shooting

HARTFORD, S.D. (AP) — The sister of a South Dakota woman who was fatally shot while driving on a Missouri interstate with her two children says she was on the phone with her at the time of the shooting. In an interview with NBC’s “Dateline,” Kara Renken says her sister, Melissa Penskey, was talking about… Read more »

Slain South Dakota woman was on phone during time of shooting

HARTFORD, S.D. (AP) — The sister of a South Dakota woman who was fatally shot while driving on a Missouri interstate with her two children says she was on the phone with her at the time of the shooting. In an interview with NBC’s “Dateline,” Kara Renken says her sister, Melissa Penskey, was talking about… Read more »

Guffin to deliver spring commencement address at NSU

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University alumna and Aberdeen Public School District Superintendent Dr. Becky Guffin will deliver Northern’s 2019 spring commencement address. The commencement ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in the NSU Barnett Center. Guffin is a 2019 Distinguished Alumna. She, along with three other Northern graduates, will… Read more »

Guffin to deliver spring commencement address at NSU

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University alumna and Aberdeen Public School District Superintendent Dr. Becky Guffin will deliver Northern’s 2019 spring commencement address. The commencement ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in the NSU Barnett Center. Guffin is a 2019 Distinguished Alumna. She, along with three other Northern graduates, will… Read more »

School districts following mandate of displaying national motto

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – School districts across South Dakota will have to place signs that say “In God We Trust” in public locations. The legislature this year passed a bill mandating the size and location of the signs in each school district. Yankton Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they are doing what is required. Kindle says… Read more »

School districts following mandate of displaying national motto

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – School districts across South Dakota will have to place signs that say “In God We Trust” in public locations. The legislature this year passed a bill mandating the size and location of the signs in each school district. Yankton Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they are doing what is required. Kindle says… Read more »