News Category: Local News

Farmers taking advantage of conservation programs

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Many South Dakota producers have been dealing with very challenging weather conditions this year from planting to harvest. Many have been enrolling in various conservation programs. NRCS State Conservationist for South Dakota Jeff (zim-pritch) Zimprich says they’ve had large signups in several of their programs. He says a lot of farmers… Read more »

Farmers taking advantage of conservation programs

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Many South Dakota producers have been dealing with very challenging weather conditions this year from planting to harvest. Many have been enrolling in various conservation programs. NRCS State Conservationist for South Dakota Jeff (zim-pritch) Zimprich says they’ve had large signups in several of their programs. He says a lot of farmers… Read more »

Leaders getting updates on cyber security changes

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says they have been getting briefings about changes and upgrades to cyber security. He says changes have been made to allow more offensive use of cyber powers. Rounds says it allows the military to cut off attacks before they happen. Rounds says there is no evidence… Read more »

Leaders getting updates on cyber security changes

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says they have been getting briefings about changes and upgrades to cyber security. He says changes have been made to allow more offensive use of cyber powers. Rounds says it allows the military to cut off attacks before they happen. Rounds says there is no evidence… Read more »

Rhines executed Monday evening

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Convicted killer Charles Rhines was executed by lethal injection at the South Dakota State Penitentiary Monday night at 7:39 p.m. That followed hours of delay waiting on the final appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court. Rhines was convicted for the 1992 murder of 22-year-old Donnivan Schaeffer of Rapid City. Following… Read more »

Rhines executed Monday evening

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Convicted killer Charles Rhines was executed by lethal injection at the South Dakota State Penitentiary Monday night at 7:39 p.m. That followed hours of delay waiting on the final appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court. Rhines was convicted for the 1992 murder of 22-year-old Donnivan Schaeffer of Rapid City. Following… Read more »

FEMA going to partner with state to push flood insurance

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – With rivers running high and wet ground, there is concern about flood potential next spring. Phil Wernisch with the Federal Emergency Management Agency says they are going to partner with the State of South Dakota to push flood insurance. Wernisch says many people misunderstand how flood insurance works. Wernisch says they… Read more »

FEMA going to partner with state to push flood insurance

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – With rivers running high and wet ground, there is concern about flood potential next spring. Phil Wernisch with the Federal Emergency Management Agency says they are going to partner with the State of South Dakota to push flood insurance. Wernisch says many people misunderstand how flood insurance works. Wernisch says they… Read more »

Changes coming to railroad crossings in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Some major changes are taking place with railroad crossings in Aberdeen. Some have been completed while others are still in the works, according to Robin Bobzien, Public Works Director. Motorists have probably already noticed one of the major changes as the railroad tracks that bisect N. Roosevelt St. and Eighth Ave.… Read more »

Changes coming to railroad crossings in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Some major changes are taking place with railroad crossings in Aberdeen. Some have been completed while others are still in the works, according to Robin Bobzien, Public Works Director. Motorists have probably already noticed one of the major changes as the railroad tracks that bisect N. Roosevelt St. and Eighth Ave.… Read more »

Blood drives throughout the area during November

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – November is full of activities as the start of the holiday season begins. The month is also full of Vitalant Blood Drives, because this is a critical time of the year to donate. Abbie Arneson, Senior Donor Recruiter for Vitalant, said the month gets going in the Aberdeen area on Wednesday,… Read more »

Blood drives throughout the area during November

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – November is full of activities as the start of the holiday season begins. The month is also full of Vitalant Blood Drives, because this is a critical time of the year to donate. Abbie Arneson, Senior Donor Recruiter for Vitalant, said the month gets going in the Aberdeen area on Wednesday,… Read more »

Marijuana reform groups submit petitions for ballot initiatives

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Marijuana reform groups submitted petitions containing over 80,000 signatures to the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office Monday, Nov. 4, hoping to qualify two separate ballot initiatives for next year’s election. One initiative would establish a medical marijuana program for qualified patients with debilitating health conditions. The other would legalize… Read more »

Marijuana reform groups submit petitions for ballot initiatives

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Marijuana reform groups submitted petitions containing over 80,000 signatures to the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office Monday, Nov. 4, hoping to qualify two separate ballot initiatives for next year’s election. One initiative would establish a medical marijuana program for qualified patients with debilitating health conditions. The other would legalize… Read more »

Governor’s Awards presented Monday

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The South Dakota Department of Human Services held its annual Governor’s Awards in a ceremony at the State Capitol Rotunda in Pierre Monday. The awards recognize achievements of both individuals with disabilities and employers and other who work with those people. Governor Kristi Noem says South Dakota is a leader for… Read more »

Governor’s Awards presented Monday

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The South Dakota Department of Human Services held its annual Governor’s Awards in a ceremony at the State Capitol Rotunda in Pierre Monday. The awards recognize achievements of both individuals with disabilities and employers and other who work with those people. Governor Kristi Noem says South Dakota is a leader for… Read more »

Sioux Falls man identified in fatal crash north of Beresford

BERESFORD, S.D. (Press Release) – A Sioux Falls, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died in a fatal crash involving four vehicles early Wednesday morning north of Beresford. A 2007 Peterbilt Conventional semi-truck was southbound on Interstate 29 when the vehicle lost a tire. The tire and rim landed in the passing… Read more »

Sioux Falls man identified in fatal crash north of Beresford

BERESFORD, S.D. (Press Release) – A Sioux Falls, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died in a fatal crash involving four vehicles early Wednesday morning north of Beresford. A 2007 Peterbilt Conventional semi-truck was southbound on Interstate 29 when the vehicle lost a tire. The tire and rim landed in the passing… Read more »

Temps to continue to be below average

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The forecast calls for temperatures in central South Dakota to range from the low 30s to mid 40s this week, which Weatherology meteorologist Micheal Karow says is a little cooler than average for this time of year. He says central South Dakota is right on the edge of a cold… Read more »

Temps to continue to be below average

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The forecast calls for temperatures in central South Dakota to range from the low 30s to mid 40s this week, which Weatherology meteorologist Micheal Karow says is a little cooler than average for this time of year. He says central South Dakota is right on the edge of a cold… Read more »