WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he wants the Corps of Engineers to modify how they release water out of the Missouri River system. He says he met with their leadership this week. Rounds says he wants to avoid a repeat of the flooding of 2011. Rounds says he recommended the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A Be Internet Awesome Family Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, April 11 at Mike Miller Elementary School Gym. The event starts at 7 p.m. Doors to the gym open at 6:30 p.m. The program, which will provide information about digital safety and citizenship, came about because Mike Miller Elementary PTA received… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Amid pushback from Capitol Hill, President Trump switched gears again, suggesting he never wanted Congress to vote to replace the Affordable Care Act until after the 2020 election. South Dakota Senator John Thune says it’s hard to keep up with the President at times. Thune says it would be difficult to… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota legislature this year passed a bill mandating the national motto of the United States: “In God We Trust” be displayed in each public school. Damon Alvey, Superintendent of the Vermillion School District, says they will follow the law. Alvey says they will answer questions and any objections as… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) –  Governor Kristi Noem has declared Sunday, April 7, 2019, a Statewide Day of Prayer for South Dakotans affected by the flooding and disastrous conditions. “In the last few weeks, South Dakota has been deeply impacted by extreme weather and severe flooding,” said Noem. “As a result of these storms, many communities have been left with destroyed roads, bridges, and culverts,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Senior Center will be closed on Friday, April 5, due to the rising flood waters from Moccasin Creek. The City issued a warning on Wednesday night about the creek rising above flood level. Paths along the creek have been closed to due water issues.

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today appointed Patricia Jean DeVaney to serve on the South Dakota Supreme Court. The appointment fills the open vacancy in the 3rd Supreme Court District created by the Late Justice Steven Zinter. “Patricia has 25 years of diverse experience in the courtroom handling all types of cases… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – About 115 Soldiers from the South Dakota Army National Guard’s Alpha Battery, 1-147th Field Artillery Battalion and 147th Forward Support Company have received a mobilization order for an eight month deployment to Europe beginning in September. The units will deploy within European Command’s area of responsibility in support of allied… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department is advising business and home owners that effective immediately, sump pump water is no longer authorized to be discharged into the sanitary sewer system until further notified. It is recommended that discharges be to the curb and gutter outside your home or business… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Commercial air service is back in the Capital City. United Express flight 5138 arrived at Pierre Regional Airport almost 20 minutes ahead of its expected 1:34 p.m. arrival. Pierre Mayor Steve Harding says the return of air service is exciting for the city. SkyWest Managing Director of Marking and Planning Craig… Read more »