MADISON, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash that occurred east of Madison. Names of those involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2011 Honda Accord was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 34 when it rear-ended a 2002 Peterbilt semi-truck and trailer which had… Read more »

PLATTE, S.D. (WNAX) – A number of school districts may come up short in their budgets to make their teacher pay accountability requirements. The half-cent sales tax increase passed by the legislature in 2016 requires that teacher pay rises with state funding. Many districts now say the funding formula leaves them short. House Majority Leader… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The National Weather Service is continuing to look at consolidating and simplifying the way forecasters across the county alert the public to dangerous weather conditions.   Warning Coordination Meteorologist Kelly Serr at the National Weather Service office in Aberdeen says the NWS-Haz Simp Project has been in place since 2014. Serr says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 14th Annual Northern Fort Playhouse will open on Friday, July 12 at Fort Sisseton Historic Park. The event will feature shows each weekend throughout the month of July. Pam Lunzman, Program Director, said that this year’s program will feature two musicals for the first time.   The Fort Playhouse will… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would rescind 20 Medals of Honor awarded to soldiers following the Wounded Knee massacre in 1890 in South Dakota. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the Army has conducted reviews of those Medals in the past. Johnson says rescinding… Read more »

HERREID, S.D. (Press Release) – One man has died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday evening near Herreid. Names of the deceased and other driver involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2015 Freightliner Cascadia semi truck and trailer were northbound on U.S. Highway 83. While… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city wide spraying for Sunday, July 7, 2019 between the hours of 8:30 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. To ensure spray… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The monthly Primrose Wingo Bingo is set for Tuesday, July 16, at Buffalo Wings & Rings. The event is a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association. Jessica Rehder, Sales Director at Primrose, talked about the fundraising event. Rehder provided details on the night of bingo. She said Primrose has raised more than… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The long cold wet spring is having an impact on visitors to the state. South Dakota Department of Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says it has been a slow start. Hagen says the weather has hit most outdoor activities. Hagen says they do have some visitation numbers to state and national parks… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Transportation Commission rejected several bids for construction work this year that came in well over estimates. Department Secretary Darin Bergquist says they have seen a quick turnaround on bids. Bergquist says the cold, wet spring delayed a lot of work. Bergquist says they have seen fewer companies bidding… Read more »