News Category: Local News

Storm Spotter Classes canceled

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – All Storm Spotter Classes, hosted by the National Weather Service and Brown County Emergency Management, have been canceled due to the impending weather. Classes will be rescheduled at a later date. For more information contact Brown County Emergency Management at (605) 626-7122.

Storm Spotter Classes canceled

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – All Storm Spotter Classes, hosted by the National Weather Service and Brown County Emergency Management, have been canceled due to the impending weather. Classes will be rescheduled at a later date. For more information contact Brown County Emergency Management at (605) 626-7122.

No live horse racing in Aberdeen this spring

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – After 60 years of horse racing in Aberdeen, Northeast Area Horse Racing (NAHR) will not be conducting a live race meet in 2019 according to acting General Manager Bubby Haar. The non-profit organization that has operated and managed the live horse racing meet for the past 23 years has stated… Read more »

No live horse racing in Aberdeen this spring

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – After 60 years of horse racing in Aberdeen, Northeast Area Horse Racing (NAHR) will not be conducting a live race meet in 2019 according to acting General Manager Bubby Haar. The non-profit organization that has operated and managed the live horse racing meet for the past 23 years has stated… Read more »

Highway Patrol trooper graduation postponed to April 18

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – An expected late-winter storm has postponed this week’s South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper graduation. The ceremony, which was scheduled for Friday, has been moved to 10 a.m., Thursday, April 18, in the state Capitol Rotunda. The guest speaker now will be South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson. “We… Read more »

Highway Patrol trooper graduation postponed to April 18

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – An expected late-winter storm has postponed this week’s South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper graduation. The ceremony, which was scheduled for Friday, has been moved to 10 a.m., Thursday, April 18, in the state Capitol Rotunda. The guest speaker now will be South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson. “We… Read more »

Man rescued from lake in Deuel County

CLEAR LAKE, S.D. (AP) — A rescue crew help pull a stranded boater off the ice on a Deuel County lake. Sheriff’s officials say the man was in a small boat on Lake Coteau Sunday and after started out in open water, had engine trouble and became stranded on the ice about 350 yards from… Read more »

Man rescued from lake in Deuel County

CLEAR LAKE, S.D. (AP) — A rescue crew help pull a stranded boater off the ice on a Deuel County lake. Sheriff’s officials say the man was in a small boat on Lake Coteau Sunday and after started out in open water, had engine trouble and became stranded on the ice about 350 yards from… Read more »

Yankton man facing charges following fatal shooting

YANKTON, S.D. (AP) — A Yankton man is facing criminal charges after a fight inside a Yankton pizza restaurant turned deadly. The 22-year-old man is accused of fatally shooting Lucas Smith in an alley last Saturday after the two were thrown out of Mojo’s Pizza and Spirits because of a fight. Police say the suspect… Read more »

Yankton man facing charges following fatal shooting

YANKTON, S.D. (AP) — A Yankton man is facing criminal charges after a fight inside a Yankton pizza restaurant turned deadly. The 22-year-old man is accused of fatally shooting Lucas Smith in an alley last Saturday after the two were thrown out of Mojo’s Pizza and Spirits because of a fight. Police say the suspect… Read more »

Watertown School Board President addresses death of student

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) — At the outset of the Watertown School Board meeting Monday evening president Stuart Stein addressed the recent death of 15-year-old Marianna “Mari” Smith who was a 9th grader at Watertown High School. Stein didn’t know all the facts of Marianna’s death last Thursday evening, but added the community and school is… Read more »

Watertown School Board President addresses death of student

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) — At the outset of the Watertown School Board meeting Monday evening president Stuart Stein addressed the recent death of 15-year-old Marianna “Mari” Smith who was a 9th grader at Watertown High School. Stein didn’t know all the facts of Marianna’s death last Thursday evening, but added the community and school is… Read more »

Frederick Area school board members to be elected today

FREDERICK, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – An election to elect school board members for the Frederick Area School District takes place today. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to registered voters living within the School District. Voting will take place at the Frederick Community Center and the Westport Town Hall. Voters must vote… Read more »

Frederick Area school board members to be elected today

FREDERICK, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – An election to elect school board members for the Frederick Area School District takes place today. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to registered voters living within the School District. Voting will take place at the Frederick Community Center and the Westport Town Hall. Voters must vote… Read more »

Spink County man charged with neglecting his cows

ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — A Spink County man charged with neglecting his cows has been given a suspended jail sentence. Court documents say four dead cows were found on Rex Spear’s Ashton property in June of 2017. Spear was charged with felony animal abuse and misdemeanor animal neglect. The American News says Spear pleaded guilty… Read more »

Spink County man charged with neglecting his cows

ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — A Spink County man charged with neglecting his cows has been given a suspended jail sentence. Court documents say four dead cows were found on Rex Spear’s Ashton property in June of 2017. Spear was charged with felony animal abuse and misdemeanor animal neglect. The American News says Spear pleaded guilty… Read more »

Regents approve plan allowing USD develop new college at University Center

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Board of Regents approved a plan that will allow the University of South Dakota to develop a new college at the University Center in Sioux Falls. The current Executive Director of the University Center, Carmen Simone, says it will change their focus and classes offered. The center… Read more »

Regents approve plan allowing USD develop new college at University Center

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Board of Regents approved a plan that will allow the University of South Dakota to develop a new college at the University Center in Sioux Falls. The current Executive Director of the University Center, Carmen Simone, says it will change their focus and classes offered. The center… Read more »

Residents asked to stay off gravel roads in Yankton County

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton County Commission is asking people to stay off gravel roads. Commission Chairman Dan Klimisch talked about the issue. Klimisch says services to rural areas will also be cut back. Klimisch, at a news conference Friday, says they don’t have a timeline to get those roads fixed. Klimisch says many… Read more »

Residents asked to stay off gravel roads in Yankton County

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton County Commission is asking people to stay off gravel roads. Commission Chairman Dan Klimisch talked about the issue. Klimisch says services to rural areas will also be cut back. Klimisch, at a news conference Friday, says they don’t have a timeline to get those roads fixed. Klimisch says many… Read more »