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Aberdeen City Council to interview candidates for Finance Officer June 1st

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  On Wednesday, June 1st, the Aberdeen City Council will be conducting an executive session to interview candidates for the new Finance Officer.  The session will begin at 8:15am.  A decision could be made following the executive session.  That vote will be made public if a decision is made that day.    

Aberdeen City Council to interview candidates for Finance Officer June 1st

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  On Wednesday, June 1st, the Aberdeen City Council will be conducting an executive session to interview candidates for the new Finance Officer.  The session will begin at 8:15am.  A decision could be made following the executive session.  That vote will be made public if a decision is made that day.    

Supporters of Amendment “C” held a tele-town hall

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Supporters of Amendment “C” held a teletown hall Wednesday night to rally voters ahead of the June primary. Amendment “C”, if passed would require any ballot issue costing ten million dollars or more to pass with a sixty percent margin. Grover Norquist with the national groups “Americans for Tax Reform” said most tax… Read more »

Supporters of Amendment “C” held a tele-town hall

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Supporters of Amendment “C” held a teletown hall Wednesday night to rally voters ahead of the June primary. Amendment “C”, if passed would require any ballot issue costing ten million dollars or more to pass with a sixty percent margin. Grover Norquist with the national groups “Americans for Tax Reform” said most tax… Read more »

Councilwoman Tiffany Langer statement following lawsuit filed against the City Council dealing with her residency

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Earlier this week the Aberdeen City Council was sued by two residents dealing with the issue of Councilwoman Tiffany Langer’s residency in the Southeast District in Aberdeen. Councilwoman Tiffany Langer has released the following statement: “I’d like to publicly address the lawsuit that has been brought against the council to remove me… Read more »

Councilwoman Tiffany Langer statement following lawsuit filed against the City Council dealing with her residency

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Earlier this week the Aberdeen City Council was sued by two residents dealing with the issue of Councilwoman Tiffany Langer’s residency in the Southeast District in Aberdeen. Councilwoman Tiffany Langer has released the following statement: “I’d like to publicly address the lawsuit that has been brought against the council to remove me… Read more »

Aberdeen Fire rescue responds to restaurant fire

ABERDEEN, S.D. –On May 25, 2022 at 10:37AM, Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to a restaurant fire in the 1100 block of 6th Ave SW. Upon arrival crews noted smoke coming from the building. Crews made entry and found heavy smoke and heat throughout the structure. The main fire was found in the kitchen area… Read more »

Aberdeen Fire rescue responds to restaurant fire

ABERDEEN, S.D. –On May 25, 2022 at 10:37AM, Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to a restaurant fire in the 1100 block of 6th Ave SW. Upon arrival crews noted smoke coming from the building. Crews made entry and found heavy smoke and heat throughout the structure. The main fire was found in the kitchen area… Read more »

Long term forecast call for a warm & dry summer

COLUMBUS, O.H.(WNAX)- Despite lingering cool weather, all outlooks continue to point to a warmer and drier summer. Ohio State Climatologist Aaron Wilson moderated this months North Central Region climate update and says June starts to show that transition. Wilson says they also start to see a drier signal into June. Wilson says the July through… Read more »

Long term forecast call for a warm & dry summer

COLUMBUS, O.H.(WNAX)- Despite lingering cool weather, all outlooks continue to point to a warmer and drier summer. Ohio State Climatologist Aaron Wilson moderated this months North Central Region climate update and says June starts to show that transition. Wilson says they also start to see a drier signal into June. Wilson says the July through… Read more »

SD Corrections Secretary comments on the overcrowded prison in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The overcrowded women’s prison in Pierre got a lot of attention in legislative hearings over the past two weeks. Corrections Department Secretary Kellie Wasko told the Appropriations Committee that its very difficult to provide needed drug and alcohol rehabilitation in that type of situation. Wasko says many of the female prisoners get no… Read more »

SD Corrections Secretary comments on the overcrowded prison in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The overcrowded women’s prison in Pierre got a lot of attention in legislative hearings over the past two weeks. Corrections Department Secretary Kellie Wasko told the Appropriations Committee that its very difficult to provide needed drug and alcohol rehabilitation in that type of situation. Wasko says many of the female prisoners get no… Read more »

State using funding to help expand broadband in rural communities

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- State and federal funding is flowing through the “SD Connects” program to help pay for broadband expansions across the state. Andrew Curley, Director of Government Relations for Midco, says they have several projects underway. Curley says the grants help most in rural areas. Curley says the grants also help update technology on… Read more »

State using funding to help expand broadband in rural communities

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- State and federal funding is flowing through the “SD Connects” program to help pay for broadband expansions across the state. Andrew Curley, Director of Government Relations for Midco, says they have several projects underway. Curley says the grants help most in rural areas. Curley says the grants also help update technology on… Read more »

Marijuana legalization initiative approved for South Dakota ballot

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Election officials say a measure legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota will be on the ballot in November. Secretary of State Steve Barnett said the petition for an initiated measure legalizing possession, use, and distribution of marijuana was validated and filed by his office Wednesday. The measure will… Read more »

Marijuana legalization initiative approved for South Dakota ballot

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Election officials say a measure legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota will be on the ballot in November. Secretary of State Steve Barnett said the petition for an initiated measure legalizing possession, use, and distribution of marijuana was validated and filed by his office Wednesday. The measure will… Read more »

Emerald Ash Bore on the rise in Southeast SD

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KELO)- The discovery of the Emerald Ash Bore beetles in Crooks has some worried the beetle has made its way to Hartford. SDSU”s Dr. John Ball says he plans to have a detailed survey of Hartford completed by Tuesday of next week. SDSU’s Dr. John Ball says the emerald ash bore is appearing in… Read more »

Emerald Ash Bore on the rise in Southeast SD

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KELO)- The discovery of the Emerald Ash Bore beetles in Crooks has some worried the beetle has made its way to Hartford. SDSU”s Dr. John Ball says he plans to have a detailed survey of Hartford completed by Tuesday of next week. SDSU’s Dr. John Ball says the emerald ash bore is appearing in… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 9 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,928. The state had 594 new cases and 361 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,470. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 9 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,928. The state had 594 new cases and 361 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,470. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »