VIBORG, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another person was injured Wednesday night in a one-vehicle crash near Viborg. Names of the two people involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2020 Chevrolet Equinox was westbound on 459th Avenue when the driver lost control. The vehicle went off the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Eighth Annual Lexy Becker Memorial Blood Drive is set for Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Aberdeen Mall. Melissa Becker, whose daughter Lexy passed away in November of 2012, provides the details. Becker said the event is special to her because Lexy received more than 250 units of blood and 600… Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The latest monthly report on the Mid America economy indicated it was still growing, but the pace was slowing. Ernie Goss, head of the Economic Forecasting Group at Creighton University in Omaha, says that slow growth is expected to continue. Goss says the pandemic will still have an impact on the… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – In an effort to both cut down on property damage and make a donation to those in need, Rapid City will be culling the local deer population. The harvest will be a total of 250 deer starting next month. City Parks Division manager Scott Anderson said. Hunters will use firearms… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Brookings City Council passes a 60-day extension of the current pandemic restrictions that include a mask mandate and capacity restrictions on some businesses including bars and restaurants. Those measures were set to expire at the end of the month. SDSU Epidemiologist Bonny Specker says, of the 10 most populous counties… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The James River Water Development District has given grants to the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition and the Davison County Conservation District and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to improve soil health and reduce runoff. District Chairman Dan Klimisch of Yankton says less runoff will improve water quality in the… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Now that snow has hit the Black Hills area in force, the Rapid City Fire Department is emphasizing safety for the coming months. RCFD Public information officer Tessa (Yea-ger) Jaeger says now is a perfect time to make sure your home heater isn’t a fire liability. Jaeger added these kinds… Read more »

BRIDGEWATER, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Corn Grower Association members want legislators to focus on property taxes in the 2021 session. Incoming President, Bridgewater area farmer Scott Stahl, says property taxes is on their radar. He says another area they’d like to work with state legislators on is developing a low carbon fuel standard that… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The holiday season can be full of joy, brightness, and happiness, but for many people it can also be a stressful, sad, or lonely time. The Department of Social Services (DSS) has help available to deal with the holiday blues. “The traditions and celebrations with family and friends can make… Read more »