YANKTON, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The new walking bridge at Westside Park in Yankton was dedicated Monday. The Avera Health Foundation helped with the reconstruction of the pond, island and bridge with a two hundred-thousand-dollar donation. Mayor Stephanie Moser said it’s a major part of the park reconstruction. Moser says they appreciate the help from their partners. There… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US Department of Agriculture is rolling out millions of dollars to help small meat processors and lockers expand and compete. Planning and Development District Three in Yankton is getting over two million dollars for those type of programs. Areawide Business Council Administrator Laurie Cowman says they did a survey of processors in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)-  As sure as the falling leaves or the dusting of snow that fell earlier this week, The Salvation Army will work to “Love Beyond” by putting food on the table, paying bills, providing housing assistance and helping place gifts under the tree – assuming the resources are available.  In Aberdeen, The Salvation… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(HubCityRadio)- Here is a list of candidates who have declared and have been approved to run for office in Aberdeen, Brown County, & South Dakota elections for 2022. * mean projected winner Symbols are R=Republican, D=Democrat South Dakota Governor: *Kristi Noem(R)(Incumbent) (Larry Rhoden for Lt. Governor) 216,732(62%) Jamie Smith(D)(Jennifer Keints  for Lt. Governor 123,008(35%)… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- School districts across the region are having a hard time finding the teachers they need. Marc Long, President of Mount Marty University in Yankton, says they are working to fill that need. Long says they tell high school students interested in teaching that they will be in high demand. Long says they also… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Feeding South Dakota, the state’s largest hunger-relief organization, will provide food for Thanksgiving Meal giveaways across the state for the 12th year in a row. Sandy Andernacht says they are increasing the numbers to about six thousand meals this year. Andernacht says they are seeing a concerning trend. Andernacht says the combination of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The LifeServe Blood Center blood drive held at Roncalli High School in Aberdeen on Monday, November 7, had a GOOD turn-out!   28 donors were able to donate and 29 units of life saving blood were donated!  Thank you to every donor who participated in the drive and helped to boost the… Read more »

MILBANK, S.D.(Press Release) –  One woman died Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash west of Milbank. Names of the three people involved have not yet been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2008 Econoline Van was eastbound on U.S. Highway 12 when it crossed the centerline into the westbound… Read more »

TRIPP, S.D.(WNAX)- An interim committee of the South Dakota legislature studying juvenile justice issues wrapped up their work last week. Committee Chair, Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp says they set up some groundwork. Finck says early intervention is a key to helping kids stay out of trouble. Finck says he will take their recommendations to… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While hospitals and clinics are dealing with a surge in RSV and flu cases, Covid-19 is also still lingering. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they still have Covid-19 patients in the hospital. Healy says they aren’t seeing so many severe cases of Covid-19. Healy says… Read more »