ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The dry and warmth the area experienced earlier this week will not carry into the weekend. The forecast calls for much wetter and cooler conditions as rain will move into the area starting this evening. Some parts of the state might even see some severe storms, according to Ryan Lueck (leak),… Read more »
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South Dakota police officer accused of shooting stray cats
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota police officer accused of shooting stray cats is facing criminal charges. A criminal complaint filed in Union County charges North Sioux City Officer Derek McIntosh with a misdemeanor. Police began investigating McIntosh on May 9 after other officers reported that he had picked up stray cats… Read more »
Water hydrant testing taking place Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Monday, May 20, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From Railroad Ave. South to Sixth Ave. between S. Fifth St. to Lancelot Drive The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some… Read more »
Village River Group responds after City of Sioux Falls terminates $45 million project
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Aberdeen-based Village River Group says it is “very disappointed” that the City of Sioux Falls is terminating the hotel and multi-use project. VRG says they “spent a significant amount of time and resources updating” the private development portion of the project. Part of the project is a publicly funded… Read more »
Power poles collapse in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Black Hills Energy is investigating what caused two power poles to collapse in Rapid City, knocking out power and causing a small oil spill. Officials say no one was hurt when the poles crashed near the Time Inn Motel and Time Out Lounge Wednesday afternoon. Police say it’s not known… Read more »
Voters in Avon School District reject property tax opt out
AVON, S.D. (WNAX) – Voters in the Avon school district rejected a property tax opt out measure this week. The opt out would have raised an extra $300,000 annually for the next five years. It was defeated by a vote of 187 to 153. Turnout was 42 percent. Superintendent Tom Culver says they want to… Read more »
Avera once again verified as Level III Trauma Center
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) — The trauma center at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital continues to be the only Level III Trauma Center in the region, as recently verified by the Verification Review Committee, an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons. The achievement both recognizes and ensures that… Read more »
Called by Mission event Tuesday in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Lioness and Lions Clubs of Aberdeen will present Called by Mission, from idea, to passion, to change; ordinary people changing the lives of children. The free event will take place at 7 p.m on Tuesday, May 21, at the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 423 17th… Read more »
Wreath laying ceremony held in honor of National Law Enforcement Memorial week
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – In honor of National Law Enforcement Memorial week, a wreath laying ceremony was held Wednesday morning at the Law Enforcement Memorial at Capitol Lake in Pierre. South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation director and former Brule County States Attorney David Natvig reflected on why the ceremony is held each year.… Read more »
Rounds hearing from ag producers hurt by trade war
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he is hearing from ag producers taking hits from the ramped up trade war between the U.S. and China. Rounds says most producers tell him they want to fix the problem now. Rounds says they also support the President in putting pressure on the Chinese.… Read more »