ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – David Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will be the speaker at the April meeting of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Affairs Committee. Mr. Owen will provide a recap of the 2019 South Dakota legislative session. This event will take place on Thursday,… Read more »
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Second Century Habitat goes into effect June 28
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem recently signed SB176, a bill to increase habitat programs and strengthen the future of pheasant hunting in South Dakota. “The first century of pheasant hunting put South Dakota on the map as a destination for every hunter,” said Noem. “In recent years, however, pheasant numbers have dropped… Read more »
Bodies found at Mandan, N.D. business
MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — Police responding to a medical call at a North Dakota property-management business on Monday found “several” bodies, authorities said. The Mandan Police Department issued a three-sentence news release confirming that officers had found “several people who were deceased inside” the business in the city of about 22,000 just across the Missouri… Read more »
Bridge opened south of Brandon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation has opened the bridge on Highway 11 over Split Rock Creek located about two-and-a-half miles south of Brandon. The department continues to remind motorists to be aware of flooding and to not drive through floodwaters or go around barricades, the road may be… Read more »
Girl falls to death at Falling Rock west of Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a 6-year-old girl is dead after falling from the top of Falling Rock west of Rapid City. The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office says the girl’s fall from the cliff apparently was an accident. It happened around noon Mountain time Sunday.Authorities say the body is being held pending further… Read more »
Long time lobbyist recaps legislative session
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota legislature wrapped up the 2019 session on Friday by sustaining a pair of style and form vetoes issues by Governor Kristi Noem on some appropriation bills. It was Noem’s first session as Governor, following her election last November. Long time lobbyist and legislative observer Dave Owen says she… Read more »
Overall index rises for 28th straight month
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – Businesses in the Mid America region continue to show signs of growth despite flooding and other growing risks. Ernie Goss, Director of the Institute for Economic Inquiry at Creighton University in Omaha, says the overall index for the nine state region rose again in March. Any reading over 50 indicates growth… Read more »
Two killed in crash west of Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – Two people died Friday night when they were hit by a truck one mile west of Hot Springs. Names of the three men involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2002 Subaru Impreza was eastbound on U.S. Highway 18 when the driver lost control. The… Read more »
Hall of Fame Acts of Excellence Celebration Wednesday at NSU
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The South Dakota Hall of Fame Acts of Excellence Celebration & Recognition is set for Wednesday, April 3, on the campus of Northern State. Greta Chapman, CEO of the South Dakota Hall of Fame, talked about the event. There will be eight entities recognized. Building Forever Families Adoption Services Cardboard Confessionals… Read more »
City of Pierre ready to welcome SkyWest
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The City of Pierre is close the return of commercial air service to central South Dakota. Pierre Mayor Steve Harding says the public is invited to an open house Wednesday to welcome in the first United Express flight. Harding says people seem to be taking advantage of the return to air… Read more »