News Category: Local News

Congressman Johnson visited LATC & Deuel High School

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- United States Representative, Dusty Johnson, was in town Wednesday to tour Lake Area Technical College.  During the tour, Representative Johnson spoke with different department leaders and students about new cutting-edge technology at Lake Area.  He took time to visit with KXLG and explain more about why he was there. Representative Johnson also spoke… Read more »

Congressman Johnson visited LATC & Deuel High School

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- United States Representative, Dusty Johnson, was in town Wednesday to tour Lake Area Technical College.  During the tour, Representative Johnson spoke with different department leaders and students about new cutting-edge technology at Lake Area.  He took time to visit with KXLG and explain more about why he was there. Representative Johnson also spoke… Read more »

Senate Majority Leader talks summer study on nursing homes

MADISON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature will meet next week to appoint members to summer study committees. Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree of Madison says long term care and county finances are serious subjects. Crabtree says they want long term results. Crabtree says long term care solutions need more than just… Read more »

Senate Majority Leader talks summer study on nursing homes

MADISON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature will meet next week to appoint members to summer study committees. Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree of Madison says long term care and county finances are serious subjects. Crabtree says they want long term results. Crabtree says long term care solutions need more than just… Read more »

Yankton School Board hire a new district Business Manager

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board officially hired Chareen Gerber as the next district Business Manager. She will replace Jason Bietz, who decided to move on to his next opportunity. Gerber is currently the business manager in the Armour School District and was looking for a change. Gerber says she expects changes with the new… Read more »

Yankton School Board hire a new district Business Manager

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board officially hired Chareen Gerber as the next district Business Manager. She will replace Jason Bietz, who decided to move on to his next opportunity. Gerber is currently the business manager in the Armour School District and was looking for a change. Gerber says she expects changes with the new… Read more »

Lewis & Clark looking to upgrade their water treatment plant

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- As the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System works to connect the final towns to the project, they are also working to upsize their water treatment plant. The water plant, north of Vermillion, will be expanded from forty-four million gallons a day to sixty million gallons a day. Executive Director Troy Larson says… Read more »

Lewis & Clark looking to upgrade their water treatment plant

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- As the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System works to connect the final towns to the project, they are also working to upsize their water treatment plant. The water plant, north of Vermillion, will be expanded from forty-four million gallons a day to sixty million gallons a day. Executive Director Troy Larson says… Read more »

Yankton School Board approve pay raise for teachers

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board approved teacher contracts for the next school year that include a seven percent raise. Superintendent Wayne Kindle gave the legislature credit for the budget increase. Kindle says the state aid formula helps districts with rising enrollment. Kindle says they expect to see continued growing enrollment. Kindle says negotiations with… Read more »

Yankton School Board approve pay raise for teachers

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board approved teacher contracts for the next school year that include a seven percent raise. Superintendent Wayne Kindle gave the legislature credit for the budget increase. Kindle says the state aid formula helps districts with rising enrollment. Kindle says they expect to see continued growing enrollment. Kindle says negotiations with… Read more »

Recap of Senator Rounds appearance on the KSDN Evening Report

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds appeared on the KSDN Evening Report Wednesday to address issues happening in Washington. Senator Rounds feel the abortion debate will remain on the state’s issue for now. Rounds address the mass shootings in Nashville & Louisville.  He feels that both sides have different way to combat it. Rounds talks about… Read more »

Recap of Senator Rounds appearance on the KSDN Evening Report

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds appeared on the KSDN Evening Report Wednesday to address issues happening in Washington. Senator Rounds feel the abortion debate will remain on the state’s issue for now. Rounds address the mass shootings in Nashville & Louisville.  He feels that both sides have different way to combat it. Rounds talks about… Read more »

Senator Mike Rounds address questions asked by students at Roncalli & NSU

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Mike Rounds made stops at Aberdeen Roncalli & Northern State University.  Senator Rounds took questions from student & staff from both locations. At Roncalli, Senator Rounds was asked about what he would say to himself as a teenager. Rounds was asked about defense spending. Rounds told the Roncalli students… Read more »

Senator Mike Rounds address questions asked by students at Roncalli & NSU

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Mike Rounds made stops at Aberdeen Roncalli & Northern State University.  Senator Rounds took questions from student & staff from both locations. At Roncalli, Senator Rounds was asked about what he would say to himself as a teenager. Rounds was asked about defense spending. Rounds told the Roncalli students… Read more »

Senator Mike Rounds address religion at Aberdeen Roncalli Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- U.S. Senator Mike Rounds appeared in Aberdeen and address the students at Aberdeen Roncalli.  Among the topics discuss was the role of religion in Washington. Senator Rounds talks about relationships between Republicans & Democrats in Washington. Rounds talks about people from both parties attending various religious events. Rounds address the abortion the issue… Read more »

Senator Mike Rounds address religion at Aberdeen Roncalli Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- U.S. Senator Mike Rounds appeared in Aberdeen and address the students at Aberdeen Roncalli.  Among the topics discuss was the role of religion in Washington. Senator Rounds talks about relationships between Republicans & Democrats in Washington. Rounds talks about people from both parties attending various religious events. Rounds address the abortion the issue… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths(1st time since June 8th)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,214. The state had 352 new cases and 390 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 289. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths(1st time since June 8th)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,214. The state had 352 new cases and 390 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 289. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

Pierre School Board reflect on fire that took place at Georgia Morse Middle School

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- During their meeting Tuesday night, the Pierre School Board received a bad news-good news update on a fire that happened late last month at the Georgia Morse Middle School. The bad news being that the fire was started, but District Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says the good news is the school’s evacuation plan… Read more »

Pierre School Board reflect on fire that took place at Georgia Morse Middle School

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- During their meeting Tuesday night, the Pierre School Board received a bad news-good news update on a fire that happened late last month at the Georgia Morse Middle School. The bad news being that the fire was started, but District Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says the good news is the school’s evacuation plan… Read more »