ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Monday night, Casey Weismantel, executive director of the Aberdeen Convention & Visitor Bureau provided an update on the tourism industry here in the Hub City. Weismantel talked about the positive numbers the bureau is receiving through social media. Weismantel showed the number of people visiting Aberdeen went up the 2nd half of the… Read more »
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The option to text 911 now available in case of emergency
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A second option for contacting help in an emergency is now available in South Dakota. South Dakota Department of Public Safety Secretary Craig Price says you can now text your emergency to 911. Price says the service can help when a phone call is just not an option. The program will let you… Read more »
Governor Kristi Noem defends her stance on women in sports
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem defended her stance on womens and girls sports at a news conference in Sioux Falls. She says her decisions are made to help people. Noem had issued a style and from veto of HB 1217 which would limit trans gender females participation in sports. She says they… Read more »
Deadline extended to apply for summer positions at Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is accepting applications for summer seasonal positions. A variety of positions are available, including baseball, softball and tee ball coaches, baseball and softball umpires, Park, Forestry, Cemetery and Golf maintenance workers, Wylie Park and Aquatic Center concession workers, tennis instructors, lifeguards, aquatic center cashiers, cultural… Read more »
Registration underway for the Men’s and Womens’s Spring Tennis League
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department would like to notify all interested tennis players that sign-up for the Men’s and Women’s Spring Tennis League is currently going on. Persons interested in participating in the spring league must register at the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry office by 5:00 pm on Tuesday,… Read more »
SDSU President reacts to the signing of the “Freedom Scholarships” bill
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- Governor Kristi Noem signed the bill authorizing the “Freedom Scholarships” at a ceremony in Sioux Falls last week. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says it’s a major achievement. T. Denny Sanford is donating one hundred million dollars to the endowment fund matched with fifty million dollars from the state and fifty… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 1 COVID-19 related death over the weekend
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Over the weekend the state reported 1 new COVID-related death(in Brown County), while active cases increased while hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,923. The state had 250 new cases and 237 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,244. Those… Read more »
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce promoting National Ag Day coming up on Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- National Ag Day is coming up Tuesday here in Aberdeen. Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Director of Public Relations, Lisa Anderson tells us where it will be taking place. Anderson tells us why the booths at both locations will be empty. VP of Business Solutions at Farm Credit Services, Jamie Jones explains how technology… Read more »
Demolition underway now at Loudres Hall
ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenNews)- A portion of Third Avenue Southeast is now closed to allow for building demolition. Avera St. Luke’s Hospital announced earlier this month plans to demolish Lourdes Hall and the walkway connecting Lourdes Hall to the main Avera St. Luke’s facility. Third Avenue from South State Street to South Lloyd Street closed and continuing… Read more »
SD Bill allowing banks to accept money received from medical marijuana awaiting Governor’s signature
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- After the legislature was unable to agree on a delay, medical marijuana will become legal on July first. Voters approved “IM26” last November, setting up the process. The legislature did pass a bill allowing banks to handle money from medical marijuana businesses. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says they were heavily… Read more »