BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature this year set aside three million dollars to improve the water quality in the Big Sioux River. Jay Gilbertson, manager of the East Dakota Water Development District in Brookings, says the state made a bid to use that money for federal matching money. The state had applied for a… Read more »
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Representative Drew Dennert discusses his map the House Redistricting Committee agreed to involving our area
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the House Redistricting met today to finalize maps to be used for the public forums coming up next week. The map the House did decide on was the one created by District 3 Representative Drew Dennert. Our focus will be the counties here in our region. Dennert discussed the ordinances that… Read more »
Denver Air Connection to retain Essential Air Service in Watertown & Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Denver Air Connection is keeping the Essential Air Service contracts for the airports in Pierre and Watertown through May 2023. In an order issued Thursday, the US Department of Transportation said it has rejected requests from the cities of Pierre and Watertown, as well as previous EAS provider SkyWest, to rebid the commercial… Read more »
2nd time in 2 weeks a burglary takes place in Rapid City involving a vehicle crashing into a store
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- For the second time in two weeks, a pickup has driven through a Rapid City storefront. While the first incident was quickly identified as an alcohol-related crash, Brendyn Medina, spokesperson for the Rapid City Police Department, said theft was involved this time. It is unknown exactly how much damage was done to… Read more »
South Dakota Farm Bureau app period open For health care plan
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Farm Bureau members can now apply for Health Care Coverage through plans offered by the Farm Bureau. Coverage will begin January 1. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says they worked with the Governor and legislature to receive the approval to offer the health plan. He says those interested in… Read more »
Aberdeen teen honored by national award for heroic service activity
Boulder, C.O,Press Release) – Jordan Phillips, age 17, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, has been named an honoree of the 2021 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Each year, the Barron Prize celebrates 25 inspiring young leaders – fifteen top winners and ten honorees – who have made a significant positive impact on people, their communities, and… Read more »
Spirit to retire as Presentation College’s live mascot
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Saint Bernard known as “Spirit” has been Presentation College’s mascot for the past eight years, and it’s time to hang up her barrel as she retires this coming December. PC welcomed Spirit in 2013 as a puppy, and she has been on campus every day since. PC’s mascot spent most… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 3 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,170. The state had 474 new cases and 490 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 6,716. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Pup Crawl will kickoff the Pheasant Phestival next week
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- To celebrate the 2021 pheasant season and the dogs that make it possible, we’re holding a Pup Crawl (Dog Social) as part of the downtown Pheasant Phestival. The Pup Crawl Dog Social runs from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 14. Dogs and their humans from all over the area can congregate at Malchow Plaza.… Read more »
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours to be at the Civic Arena next week Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s October Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Aberdeen Civic Arena. This will be the inaugural Manufacturing Month celebration and several local manufacturers will be on hand to showcase their products and answer questions about… Read more »