PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has announced that Joshua Hendrickson will serve as judge for South Dakota’s Seventh Judicial Circuit. “Josh is a respected attorney and a leader in his community,” said Noem. “I’m confident his commitment to service and justice will make him an excellent judge.” “I am truly honored to be selected to… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A former Sioux Falls fire chief will spend some time in jail, but not prison for possessing child pornography.A judge in Minnehaha County sent Jim Sideras to jail for 100 days Thursday after the former chief earlier pleaded guilty to one count of possession. Nine other counts were dropped. Sideras could… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Humane Society’s Annual Bow-Wow Boogie takes place on Saturday night. Annie Stenvig, President of the Board of Directors for the Humane Society, provides details of the event. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/01081833/Bow-Wow-Boogie-1.mp3 She said the event will provide a full evening of activities. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/01081844/Bow-Wow-Boogie-2.mp3 The boogie is one of the Humane Society’s… Read more »

ALEXANDRIA, S.D. (Press Release) – A  20-year-old woman from Alexandria, S.D. has been identified as the person who died early Tuesday in a one-vehicle rollover crash north of that town. A 2008 Chevrolet Silverado pickup was traveling southbound on 421st Avenue when the driver lost control near the 251st Street intersection. The vehicle crossed into… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University is unleashing a new social media platform to connect with the campus community and all of Wolves Country. Tagboard will allow anyone using the hashtag #northernstateu to contribute to Northern’s social media feeds. By using the hashtag on any Instagram, Twitter or Facebook post, your content may… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – This weekend marks the final weekend of indoor skating at the Odde Indoor Recreational Skating. Hours today are 3:45 to 6:15 p.m., Saturday, 1:15 to 3:45 p.m., and Sunday’s final day will be 6:15 to 8:45 p.m.

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Construction will start this spring on a $15 million, 100,000-square foot fieldhouse at Mount Marty College in Yankton. President Marc Long says they are outgrowing their current facilities. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/27154426/Marc-Long-227a.mp3 Long says they need facilities like this to attract more students. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/27154436/Marc-Long-227b.mp3 Long says the fieldhouse will also be available for community… Read more »

WASHINGTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The U.S. House voted to block President Trump’s emergency declaration, intended to get him billions of dollars to build the Mexican border wall. The vote was 245 to 182, with 13 Republicans joining the majority. Among those 13 was South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/27153409/Dusty-Johnson-227a.mp3 Johnson says he has long been… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Wind power farms being built across the region often have a built-in outlet, selling their power to an existing utility company. Jim Williams, Director of Thermal and Wind Generation for Northwestern Energy, says in many cases, they have to accept the power from wind farms in their region. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/27151107/Jim-Williams-227a.mp3 Williams says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The skies over Pierre and Watertown will get busier starting in early April.  Pierre Mayor Steve Harding says SkyWest has announced when Essential Air Service will begin from the South Dakota cities to Denver. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/27134552/flywest1.mp3 Harding says he expects better service from SkyWest, flying as United Express than previous E-A-S carries.… Read more »