News Category: Local News

Tough winter impacting wildlife

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The cold, snowy weather is having an impact on wildlife across South Dakota. Tom Kirschenmann, deputy director of the Wildlife Division of the Game, Fish & Parks Department, says they are seeing deer bunching up across the state. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/07140852/Tom-Kirschenmann-307a.mp3 Kirschenmann says the heavy snow is limiting wildlife habitat. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/07140904/Tom-Kirschenmann-307b.mp3 Kirschenmann says… Read more »

Tough winter impacting wildlife

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The cold, snowy weather is having an impact on wildlife across South Dakota. Tom Kirschenmann, deputy director of the Wildlife Division of the Game, Fish & Parks Department, says they are seeing deer bunching up across the state. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/07140852/Tom-Kirschenmann-307a.mp3 Kirschenmann says the heavy snow is limiting wildlife habitat. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/07140904/Tom-Kirschenmann-307b.mp3 Kirschenmann says… Read more »

Downs delivers State of NSU speech at chamber luncheon

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Northern State is in the middle of a transformation with new buildings and athletics fields being built left and right. However, NSU President Tim Downs there is a lot more to the school than just degrees and facilities. Downs highlighted the school’s involvement in the community during his State of NSU… Read more »

Downs delivers State of NSU speech at chamber luncheon

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Northern State is in the middle of a transformation with new buildings and athletics fields being built left and right. However, NSU President Tim Downs there is a lot more to the school than just degrees and facilities. Downs highlighted the school’s involvement in the community during his State of NSU… Read more »

Mount Marty to ask City of Yankton for revenue bonds for fieldhouse

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Mount Marty College will ask the City of Yankton to sponsor economic revenue bonds to finance construction of their new fieldhouse. City Manager Amy Leon says the city is just a pass through for the bonds. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/07143626/Amy-Leon-306a.mp3 Mount Marty President Marc Long says they plan to finance the entire $15 million… Read more »

Mount Marty to ask City of Yankton for revenue bonds for fieldhouse

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Mount Marty College will ask the City of Yankton to sponsor economic revenue bonds to finance construction of their new fieldhouse. City Manager Amy Leon says the city is just a pass through for the bonds. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/07143626/Amy-Leon-306a.mp3 Mount Marty President Marc Long says they plan to finance the entire $15 million… Read more »

Presentation earns Certified Nurse Educator

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Presentation College is pleased to announce that the PC Nursing Department has earned the designation of Certified Nurse Educator®(CNE®) after meeting strict eligibility criteria and successfully completing a rigorous certification examination developed and administered by the National League for Nursing (NLN). The NLN’s Certification Program has conferred new visibility and… Read more »

Presentation earns Certified Nurse Educator

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Presentation College is pleased to announce that the PC Nursing Department has earned the designation of Certified Nurse Educator®(CNE®) after meeting strict eligibility criteria and successfully completing a rigorous certification examination developed and administered by the National League for Nursing (NLN). The NLN’s Certification Program has conferred new visibility and… Read more »

FEM warns residents of covering up utilities with snow

IPSWICH, S.D. (Press Release) – FEM Electric Association in Ipswich, South Dakota, would like local residents to be aware of the dangers of covering up the various utilities with snow this winter. With the continued onslaught of snow events, we would like to remind everyone when moving, pushing or blowing snow, please be aware of… Read more »

FEM warns residents of covering up utilities with snow

IPSWICH, S.D. (Press Release) – FEM Electric Association in Ipswich, South Dakota, would like local residents to be aware of the dangers of covering up the various utilities with snow this winter. With the continued onslaught of snow events, we would like to remind everyone when moving, pushing or blowing snow, please be aware of… Read more »

Pipeline bills pass in both chambers

PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – Governor Kristi Noem’s pipeline bills pass in both chambers of the South Dakota Legislature just three days after first being introduced.

Pipeline bills pass in both chambers

PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – Governor Kristi Noem’s pipeline bills pass in both chambers of the South Dakota Legislature just three days after first being introduced.

Open House to discuss Wylie Park Master Plan set for Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Recreation and Forestry Department is seeking input on updates for Wylie Park. There will be an open house from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, to discus the Wylie Park Master Plan. The event will take place in the Second Floor Library Auditorium at the ARCC, 225 Third… Read more »

Open House to discuss Wylie Park Master Plan set for Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Recreation and Forestry Department is seeking input on updates for Wylie Park. There will be an open house from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, to discus the Wylie Park Master Plan. The event will take place in the Second Floor Library Auditorium at the ARCC, 225 Third… Read more »

Senators revive industrial hemp bill

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota senators have approved a bill to legalize industrial hemp a day after it faltered on the chamber’s floor.The Senate voted 21-14 Wednesday to endorse the proposal, which Gov. Kristi Noem has opposed. Changes made there must be debated in the House before it could head to Noem’s desk. The… Read more »

Senators revive industrial hemp bill

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota senators have approved a bill to legalize industrial hemp a day after it faltered on the chamber’s floor.The Senate voted 21-14 Wednesday to endorse the proposal, which Gov. Kristi Noem has opposed. Changes made there must be debated in the House before it could head to Noem’s desk. The… Read more »

Representative says legislative games being played with bills

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Many of the so called “nonsense bills” in the South Dakota legislature were voted down during the session, but may not be totally dead. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says he thinks legislators are hearing from the folks in their districts. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/07080702/Ryan-Cwach-306a.mp3 Cwach says no bill every totally goes away until… Read more »

Representative says legislative games being played with bills

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Many of the so called “nonsense bills” in the South Dakota legislature were voted down during the session, but may not be totally dead. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says he thinks legislators are hearing from the folks in their districts. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/07080702/Ryan-Cwach-306a.mp3 Cwach says no bill every totally goes away until… Read more »

Sioux Falls School District apologizes for playing featuring KKK clothing

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The Sioux Falls School District is apologizing for allowing a high school play performance that included student actors dressed in Ku Klux Klan clothing.District administrators say the production of “The Foreigner” at Roosevelt High School last weekend was not properly vetted. A local social advocacy group Establishing Sustainable Connections raised… Read more »

Sioux Falls School District apologizes for playing featuring KKK clothing

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The Sioux Falls School District is apologizing for allowing a high school play performance that included student actors dressed in Ku Klux Klan clothing.District administrators say the production of “The Foreigner” at Roosevelt High School last weekend was not properly vetted. A local social advocacy group Establishing Sustainable Connections raised… Read more »