RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — An autopsy indicates the Wyoming man found dead near a South Dakota interstate likely died of hypothermia. The body of 45-year-old Justin Johnson was found Sunday evening near some railroad tracks between Wall and Wasta in Pennington County near Interstate 90. Sheriff’s officials say there’s no indication the death is… Read more »
News Category: Local News
Sioux Falls residents asked to limit water usage following rainfall
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Officials in Sioux Falls are asking city residents to limit water usage after a large amount of precipitation fell in the area. The Public Works Water Reclamation Division says the added water is placing a strain on the city’s sanitary sewer system. Residents are being asked to limit water usage… Read more »
Road to be closed for storm sewer work
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer work: South Lloyd Street from 14th to 15th Avenue SE including the intersection of 15th Ave SE & South Lloyd St. Work is expected to last through Friday, May… Read more »
Fishermen get stuck at tubes on Causeway at Missouri River
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Some local fishermen got a taste of how strong the current is at the tubes on the Causeway in Pierre Wednesday morning when their boat got pushed to the tubes and couldn’t get free. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department chief Ian Paul says the foursome was fishing in the main channel… Read more »
Fourth Annual Junior Achievement Bacon Run June 8
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Fourth Annual Junior Achievement Bacon Run is set for Saturday, June 8. The event starts and ends at Pounders, 1702 Sixth Ave. S.E. Cost of the race is $30 in advance and $35 the day of the event, and for those age 16 and under cost is $20 in advance… Read more »
Noem says farmers will be challenged for weeks to come
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) – Spring planting for South Dakota farmers has been tough before, but Governor Noem says this spring is unique. And even when the rain stops, Noem says there is still a lot of water moving through the watersheds. Farmers will be challenged for weeks to come.
Participation increases in Northern State’s Study Abroad program
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University Study Abroad has seen a significant increase this year, with nearly triple the number of participants in its programs compared to last year. That success means all the hard work of staff, led by NSU Study Abroad and CEIB Advisor Dominika Blum, is paying off. Blum said… Read more »
Friday is deadline for license plate renewal
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – This week marks the end of another month and another deadline for license plate renewal. The letters for the month of May are H, I and O. The deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, May 31. Individuals can stop by the Brown County Treasurers Office or use the kiosk located at Kessler’s.… Read more »
Stewart named next South Dakota Poet Laureate
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has announced that Christine Stewart, an English professor at South Dakota State University, has been named as the next South Dakota Poet Laureate. Stewart, who begins her four-year term July 1, will be the state’s seventh poet laureate. She will take over the position held by University… Read more »
City to spray for mosquitoes Thursday night
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Citywide spraying for mosquitoes is set for Thursday May 30, 2019 between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. The Adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. Residents may want to go inside just before their area… Read more »