News Category: Local News

Schools looking to fill their teaching positions

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- This is the time of year when school districts work to fill their open teaching positions before the fall term starts. Yankton School District Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they have filled most of their open slots. Kindle says applicants for open positions have dropped drastically. Kindle says some positions are very difficult to… Read more »

Schools looking to fill their teaching positions

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- This is the time of year when school districts work to fill their open teaching positions before the fall term starts. Yankton School District Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they have filled most of their open slots. Kindle says applicants for open positions have dropped drastically. Kindle says some positions are very difficult to… Read more »

Avera in Sioux Falls making progress in treatment of cancer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Avera’s Cancer Institute at Sioux Falls is doing cutting edge research into cancer treatments. Dr. Casey Williams, Executive Director of Cancer Research explains.

Avera in Sioux Falls making progress in treatment of cancer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Avera’s Cancer Institute at Sioux Falls is doing cutting edge research into cancer treatments. Dr. Casey Williams, Executive Director of Cancer Research explains.

Recap of speeches heard at Pride Fest on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Pride hosted the 2nd Annual Aberdeen Pride Fest this weekend. On Saturday politicians spoke in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Deena Ronayne spoke about the incident that took place in Orlando on June 12th, 2016. Her husband who is the deputy mayor of Aberdeen Rob Ronayne talks about the excitement he’s seeing… Read more »

Recap of speeches heard at Pride Fest on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Pride hosted the 2nd Annual Aberdeen Pride Fest this weekend. On Saturday politicians spoke in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Deena Ronayne spoke about the incident that took place in Orlando on June 12th, 2016. Her husband who is the deputy mayor of Aberdeen Rob Ronayne talks about the excitement he’s seeing… Read more »

Jason Ravnsborg will not seek re-election for SD Attorney General

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Argus Leader)- South Dakota’s embattled attorney general has officially declared that he will not seek re-election. Jason Ravnsborg, 46, who later this month will be the subject of an impeachment trial in the South Dakota Senate for his conduct related to a fatal crash in 2020, told the Argus Leader Friday that he… Read more »

Jason Ravnsborg will not seek re-election for SD Attorney General

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Argus Leader)- South Dakota’s embattled attorney general has officially declared that he will not seek re-election. Jason Ravnsborg, 46, who later this month will be the subject of an impeachment trial in the South Dakota Senate for his conduct related to a fatal crash in 2020, told the Argus Leader Friday that he… Read more »

In civil lawsuit, Tiffany Langer, Aberdeen City Council deny change in residency claims

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Aberdeen City Councilwoman Tiffany Langer has formally denied allegations that she ever changed her residency from Aberdeen to Fargo, N.D. A civil complaint was filed May 24 by David and Julie Shultis seeking a writ of prohibition. The complaint asserts that Langer moved from Aberdeen to Fargo and that she no… Read more »

In civil lawsuit, Tiffany Langer, Aberdeen City Council deny change in residency claims

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Aberdeen City Councilwoman Tiffany Langer has formally denied allegations that she ever changed her residency from Aberdeen to Fargo, N.D. A civil complaint was filed May 24 by David and Julie Shultis seeking a writ of prohibition. The complaint asserts that Langer moved from Aberdeen to Fargo and that she no… Read more »

Brown County Election officially canvassed Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  On Friday the Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen School Board, & Brown County Commission held a joint session to hear about the election results from Tuesday night. Brown County Auditor Cathy McNickle reported that over 32% of registered voters cast a ballot from the 11 precincts used on Election Day & early voting which… Read more »

Brown County Election officially canvassed Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  On Friday the Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen School Board, & Brown County Commission held a joint session to hear about the election results from Tuesday night. Brown County Auditor Cathy McNickle reported that over 32% of registered voters cast a ballot from the 11 precincts used on Election Day & early voting which… Read more »

Governor Noem requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for May 12th storm damage

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration and signed Executive Order 2022-06 to help South Dakota local governments recover from public infrastructure damage sustained as a result of tornadoes, severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding that occurred on May 12 in the eastern part of the state. FEMA… Read more »

Governor Noem requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for May 12th storm damage

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration and signed Executive Order 2022-06 to help South Dakota local governments recover from public infrastructure damage sustained as a result of tornadoes, severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding that occurred on May 12 in the eastern part of the state. FEMA… Read more »

Casey’s CEO reacting to the rising gas prices

ANKENY, I.A.(WNAX)- The CEO of the Ankeny Iowa-based Casey’s convenience store chain talked about gas prices during the quarterly conference call for investors. Darren Rebelez says it is constantly changing. The company reported that the number of gallons of gas sold in the fourth quarter was up one-point-five percent and the margin was 36-point-two cents… Read more »

Casey’s CEO reacting to the rising gas prices

ANKENY, I.A.(WNAX)- The CEO of the Ankeny Iowa-based Casey’s convenience store chain talked about gas prices during the quarterly conference call for investors. Darren Rebelez says it is constantly changing. The company reported that the number of gallons of gas sold in the fourth quarter was up one-point-five percent and the margin was 36-point-two cents… Read more »

Drought condition predicted to spread across eastern South Dakota

COLUMBUS, O.H.(WNAX)- With the heat expected to turn up next week and for most of the summer, drought conditions will expand across the region. Ohio State Climatologist Aaron Wilson says the climate outlooks predict drier conditions spreading. Wilson moderated the latest North Central Region climate outlook and said expanding drought also means higher wildfire danger.… Read more »

Drought condition predicted to spread across eastern South Dakota

COLUMBUS, O.H.(WNAX)- With the heat expected to turn up next week and for most of the summer, drought conditions will expand across the region. Ohio State Climatologist Aaron Wilson says the climate outlooks predict drier conditions spreading. Wilson moderated the latest North Central Region climate outlook and said expanding drought also means higher wildfire danger.… Read more »

Pierre City Council was updated on sediments on the Missouri River

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Pierre City Commissioners were updated this week on the activities of M-SAC or the Missouri Sedimentation Action Coalition.  Missouri River cities like Pierre are members and Paul Lepisto is serving a three-year term on the board, appointed by Pierre.  Lepisto says M-SAC is in Phase Two of four to find solutions to mitigate… Read more »

Pierre City Council was updated on sediments on the Missouri River

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Pierre City Commissioners were updated this week on the activities of M-SAC or the Missouri Sedimentation Action Coalition.  Missouri River cities like Pierre are members and Paul Lepisto is serving a three-year term on the board, appointed by Pierre.  Lepisto says M-SAC is in Phase Two of four to find solutions to mitigate… Read more »