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Weather could be a factor this holiday weekend

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- A holiday weekend combined with warmer temperatures translates to a severe weather risk. Samantha Garrett at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls. Garrett says there could be several days of a severe outbreak. Garrett says more storms are possible to start next week. There could also be scattered thunderstorms through much… Read more »

Weather could be a factor this holiday weekend

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- A holiday weekend combined with warmer temperatures translates to a severe weather risk. Samantha Garrett at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls. Garrett says there could be several days of a severe outbreak. Garrett says more storms are possible to start next week. There could also be scattered thunderstorms through much… Read more »

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Memorial Day Holiday observance Monday, May 30, 2022, City garbage pick-up will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 7:00 A.M., Tuesday.  Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up Tuesday. Recycling remaining… Read more »

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Memorial Day Holiday observance Monday, May 30, 2022, City garbage pick-up will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 7:00 A.M., Tuesday.  Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up Tuesday. Recycling remaining… Read more »

Booster shots for COVID allowed for those 5 years of age and over

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- New guidelines for Covid-19 vaccinations have been issued as infections tick up just a bit. Liz Healy, infection control specialist with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says booster shot approvals have been expanded. Healy says Covid infection numbers have gone up again. Healy says people still need to consider the risks of… Read more »

Booster shots for COVID allowed for those 5 years of age and over

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- New guidelines for Covid-19 vaccinations have been issued as infections tick up just a bit. Liz Healy, infection control specialist with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says booster shot approvals have been expanded. Healy says Covid infection numbers have gone up again. Healy says people still need to consider the risks of… Read more »

Former mayor of Rapid City talks racial tensions back in the 1970s

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- In an era where racial tensions are more visible than ever on social media, looking towards history can help provide context for the path forward. Don Barnett, mayor of Rapid City in the 1970’s, reflected on the strain of a term which corresponded with the peak of indigenous activism and tensions. Barnett,… Read more »

Former mayor of Rapid City talks racial tensions back in the 1970s

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- In an era where racial tensions are more visible than ever on social media, looking towards history can help provide context for the path forward. Don Barnett, mayor of Rapid City in the 1970’s, reflected on the strain of a term which corresponded with the peak of indigenous activism and tensions. Barnett,… Read more »

South Dakota tech college graduates are on high demand

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota tech college graduates are in demand and getting paid for their skills. That was in a report to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education Wednesday. Assistant Director Scott Deslauriers says they tracked the graduates from last year. Deslauriers says they also surveyed starting pay for those graduates. Deslauriers says they… Read more »

South Dakota tech college graduates are on high demand

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota tech college graduates are in demand and getting paid for their skills. That was in a report to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education Wednesday. Assistant Director Scott Deslauriers says they tracked the graduates from last year. Deslauriers says they also surveyed starting pay for those graduates. Deslauriers says they… Read more »

AAA predicts travel to be high for Memorial Day Weekend

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Warmer weather and two years of pandemic restrictions will get a lot of people moving this weekend. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says they have made some predictions. Steward says that will lead to some busy highways at times. Steward says folks will be flying too. Travel will take place in… Read more »

AAA predicts travel to be high for Memorial Day Weekend

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Warmer weather and two years of pandemic restrictions will get a lot of people moving this weekend. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says they have made some predictions. Steward says that will lead to some busy highways at times. Steward says folks will be flying too. Travel will take place in… Read more »

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 »