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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
79th Boys State coming next week to Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 79th Boys State is coming to Aberdeen beginning on Memorial Day. The event has been held in Aberdeen since 1940 with the exception of WWII & 2020 because of COVID. Boys State Director Christopher Van Delist previews what to expect. The event is normally attended by juniors. The last two years has… Read more »
Flags at half-staff in honor of victims of shooting in Uvalde, TX
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on Saturday, May 28, 2022, in honor of the victims of the tragic shooting in Uvalde, TX. “May our Heavenly Father comfort those in pain and sorrow. All South Dakotans stand with the people of Uvalde,”… Read more »
May License Plate Decals due Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Tuesday, May 31st is the deadline to renew license plate decals for May. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letter for this month.
Board of Regents rename Diversity Centers to Opportunity Centers
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Under pressure from legislators and Governor Kristi Noem, the Board of Regents changed what were called “Diversity Centers” on university campuses to “Opportunity Centers.” Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says the service to students is the critical factor. Maher says they have made the on campus changes. Maher says the names and words… Read more »