News Category: Local News

Hat and Mitten Drive underway

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are currently conducting their annual Hat and Mitten Drive. Bea Smith, Director of Marketing and Events for the Chamber, provides the details. She said the hat and mittens will be distributed in December. Smith said that all items donated must be new with a… Read more »

Hat and Mitten Drive underway

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are currently conducting their annual Hat and Mitten Drive. Bea Smith, Director of Marketing and Events for the Chamber, provides the details. She said the hat and mittens will be distributed in December. Smith said that all items donated must be new with a… Read more »

Fire destroys home in Brookings County

WHITE. S.D. (KWAT) —Fire has destroyed a home in rural Brookings County. The sheriff’s department says the fire was reported at 10:30 Tuesday morning at a home on 202nd Street, about three miles northwest of White. The White Fire Department requested mutual aid assistance from fire departments in Aurora and Brookings. It appears the fire… Read more »

Fire destroys home in Brookings County

WHITE. S.D. (KWAT) —Fire has destroyed a home in rural Brookings County. The sheriff’s department says the fire was reported at 10:30 Tuesday morning at a home on 202nd Street, about three miles northwest of White. The White Fire Department requested mutual aid assistance from fire departments in Aurora and Brookings. It appears the fire… Read more »

Heavy, wet snow likely on Thursday

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – Another round of wintry weather will impact South Dakota Thursday. A Winter Storm Watch has been posted for areas along the North Dakota-South Dakota border. Scott Doering is a forecaster at the National Weather Service office in Aberdeen. Doering says some places could get more than a half foot of snow.… Read more »

Heavy, wet snow likely on Thursday

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – Another round of wintry weather will impact South Dakota Thursday. A Winter Storm Watch has been posted for areas along the North Dakota-South Dakota border. Scott Doering is a forecaster at the National Weather Service office in Aberdeen. Doering says some places could get more than a half foot of snow.… Read more »

USDA approves Industrial Hemp Plan

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – USDA has approved the Industrial Hemp Plan submitted by the South Dakota State Agriculture Department. The state Ag Department is currently working to circulate emergency administrative rules to establish a program in accordance with state law and the USDA approved plan. South Dakota Farmers Union Lobbyist Mitch Richter says his group… Read more »

USDA approves Industrial Hemp Plan

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – USDA has approved the Industrial Hemp Plan submitted by the South Dakota State Agriculture Department. The state Ag Department is currently working to circulate emergency administrative rules to establish a program in accordance with state law and the USDA approved plan. South Dakota Farmers Union Lobbyist Mitch Richter says his group… Read more »

COVID challenging small town health care providers

FREEMAN, S.D. (WNAX) – Health care providers across the state are struggling to keep up with the demand for services brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nick Brandner, Administrator at Freeman Regional Health Services, says it has been a challenging time. Brandner says its been a difficult time for staff and patients.   Brandner says… Read more »

COVID challenging small town health care providers

FREEMAN, S.D. (WNAX) – Health care providers across the state are struggling to keep up with the demand for services brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nick Brandner, Administrator at Freeman Regional Health Services, says it has been a challenging time. Brandner says its been a difficult time for staff and patients.   Brandner says… Read more »

Fort Pierre continues to deal with water issues

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Twice in the span of around 30 to 40 days the City of Fort Pierre has had to issue water restrictions due to problems with the Mni Wiconi Rural Water System trunk line that runs under the city. Mayor Gloria Hanson says she brought the concerns recently to South Dakota… Read more »

Fort Pierre continues to deal with water issues

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Twice in the span of around 30 to 40 days the City of Fort Pierre has had to issue water restrictions due to problems with the Mni Wiconi Rural Water System trunk line that runs under the city. Mayor Gloria Hanson says she brought the concerns recently to South Dakota… Read more »

November expected to be slightly warmer than normal

ABERDEEN, S.D. (WNAX) – While a La Nina is expected to impact weather across the northern plains this winter, the effects may take a while to build. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says November temperatures are expected to be above normal.   Edwards says precipitation chances look to be near normal. Edwards says nothing… Read more »

November expected to be slightly warmer than normal

ABERDEEN, S.D. (WNAX) – While a La Nina is expected to impact weather across the northern plains this winter, the effects may take a while to build. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says November temperatures are expected to be above normal.   Edwards says precipitation chances look to be near normal. Edwards says nothing… Read more »

Attendance down nearly 100,000 at State Fair

HURON, S.D. (DRG News) – Attendance was down nearly 100,000 people compared to last year, but the manager of the South Dakota State Fair in Huron says she’s pleased with this year’s total. South Dakota State Fairgrounds manager Peggy Besch says the nearly 108,000 (107,992) attendees spent around $1.3 million on goods, beverages, specialty concessions… Read more »

Attendance down nearly 100,000 at State Fair

HURON, S.D. (DRG News) – Attendance was down nearly 100,000 people compared to last year, but the manager of the South Dakota State Fair in Huron says she’s pleased with this year’s total. South Dakota State Fairgrounds manager Peggy Besch says the nearly 108,000 (107,992) attendees spent around $1.3 million on goods, beverages, specialty concessions… Read more »

Annual Ghouls’ Gala Halloween Party set for Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The 4th Annual Ghouls’ Gala Halloween Party takes place on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the YAPAtorium. Win prizes for the best costume, shake a leg with DJ Frankenstein, play some party games with Dr. Voodoo, enjoy a Ghoulish snack with the Countess, or play some zombie survival games with your… Read more »

Annual Ghouls’ Gala Halloween Party set for Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The 4th Annual Ghouls’ Gala Halloween Party takes place on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the YAPAtorium. Win prizes for the best costume, shake a leg with DJ Frankenstein, play some party games with Dr. Voodoo, enjoy a Ghoulish snack with the Countess, or play some zombie survival games with your… Read more »

Hammond stepping down as Hughes County States Attorney

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The Hughes County State’s Attorney is resigning at the end of this month (Oct. 30, 2020). Roxanne Hammond gave her official resignation– as well as her recommendation for her replacement– to the Hughes County Commission during Monday’s meeting. If the commission appoints LaMie (la-me), Hammond says there will be a… Read more »

Hammond stepping down as Hughes County States Attorney

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The Hughes County State’s Attorney is resigning at the end of this month (Oct. 30, 2020). Roxanne Hammond gave her official resignation– as well as her recommendation for her replacement– to the Hughes County Commission during Monday’s meeting. If the commission appoints LaMie (la-me), Hammond says there will be a… Read more »