News Category: The Reason 94.5 News

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Native American Day on Monday, residents who normally have their garbage picked up Monday should put garbage out for pick up by 7 a.m. Tuesday. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up Tuesday. Dependable Sanitation will pick up recyclables on Monday.

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Native American Day on Monday, residents who normally have their garbage picked up Monday should put garbage out for pick up by 7 a.m. Tuesday. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up Tuesday. Dependable Sanitation will pick up recyclables on Monday.

Red Ribbon Motorcycle Ride held in Pierre Wednesday

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Three Drug Enforcement Administration members have been riding motorcycles across the five-state Omaha region this week to mark Red Ribbon week.  Special Agent In Charge with the Omaha Division of D-E-A Steven Bell says the ride has gone well. Bell says as they’ve arrived a state Capitols in Iowa, Minnesota and North Dakota,… Read more »

Red Ribbon Motorcycle Ride held in Pierre Wednesday

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Three Drug Enforcement Administration members have been riding motorcycles across the five-state Omaha region this week to mark Red Ribbon week.  Special Agent In Charge with the Omaha Division of D-E-A Steven Bell says the ride has gone well. Bell says as they’ve arrived a state Capitols in Iowa, Minnesota and North Dakota,… Read more »

Simmons Middle School to hold free clothing event tonight

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Students and teachers at Simmons Middle School have been busy collecting, washing, sorting and folding piles of clothes—all for a good cause. The clothing will be available for free at the SMS Wardrobe Share, which is taking place Thursday, Oct. 10, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the middle school. The clothing event… Read more »

Simmons Middle School to hold free clothing event tonight

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Students and teachers at Simmons Middle School have been busy collecting, washing, sorting and folding piles of clothes—all for a good cause. The clothing will be available for free at the SMS Wardrobe Share, which is taking place Thursday, Oct. 10, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the middle school. The clothing event… Read more »

Aberdeen Public School District nurse receives SDNA Award

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen Public School District’s Jeanette Hahler has received the South Dakota Nurses Association’s Nursing Practice Award. Hahler received the award at the SDNA Annual Convention, held Oct. 6-7 in Yankton. Hahler, who is the school nurse at Holgate Middle School, has been a registered nurse for more than 37 years. That… Read more »

Aberdeen Public School District nurse receives SDNA Award

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen Public School District’s Jeanette Hahler has received the South Dakota Nurses Association’s Nursing Practice Award. Hahler received the award at the SDNA Annual Convention, held Oct. 6-7 in Yankton. Hahler, who is the school nurse at Holgate Middle School, has been a registered nurse for more than 37 years. That… Read more »

Two Pierre women indicted on fraud charges related to their employment with the South Dakota Department of Revenue

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Two women from Pierre have been indicted on fraud-related charges connected to crimes committed while they were both employees of the South Dakota Department of Revenue. The indictments against 63 year old Lynne Hunsley and 51 year old Danielle Degenstein (deegan-steen) were announced Wednesday. Hunsley and Degenstein are the third and fourth former… Read more »

Two Pierre women indicted on fraud charges related to their employment with the South Dakota Department of Revenue

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Two women from Pierre have been indicted on fraud-related charges connected to crimes committed while they were both employees of the South Dakota Department of Revenue. The indictments against 63 year old Lynne Hunsley and 51 year old Danielle Degenstein (deegan-steen) were announced Wednesday. Hunsley and Degenstein are the third and fourth former… Read more »

Proponent of IM29 goes after their opponent & the media in press conference Wednesday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At a press conference held Wednesday in Sioux Falls, Matthew Schweich, founder of South Dakota for Better Marijuana Laws, went after his opponent(Protecting SD Kids) for misleading ad aimed to defeat IM29 which would legalize recreational marijuana. Schweich believes Protecting SD Kids crossed the line in conducting an ad stating the measure… Read more »

Proponent of IM29 goes after their opponent & the media in press conference Wednesday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At a press conference held Wednesday in Sioux Falls, Matthew Schweich, founder of South Dakota for Better Marijuana Laws, went after his opponent(Protecting SD Kids) for misleading ad aimed to defeat IM29 which would legalize recreational marijuana. Schweich believes Protecting SD Kids crossed the line in conducting an ad stating the measure… Read more »

Aberdeen Downtown Association to host Brew Walk on Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Downtown Association is hosting the Brew Walk on Thursday in downtown Aberdeen. ADA’s Executive Director Alexa Sheldon provides a preview. Sheldon talks about some of the businesses planning to participate. Brew Walk goes from 5-8pm and cost is $55.  Tickets are limited for this. You can learn more about this & purchase… Read more »

Aberdeen Downtown Association to host Brew Walk on Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Downtown Association is hosting the Brew Walk on Thursday in downtown Aberdeen. ADA’s Executive Director Alexa Sheldon provides a preview. Sheldon talks about some of the businesses planning to participate. Brew Walk goes from 5-8pm and cost is $55.  Tickets are limited for this. You can learn more about this & purchase… Read more »

South Dakota led the nation in income growth in 2023

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota once again led the nation in income growth in 2023. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, South Dakota’s Real Median Household Income grew faster than any other state. Governor Kristi Noem celebrated this excellent news. “South Dakotans are thriving because we defend Freedom and advance their opportunities… Read more »

South Dakota led the nation in income growth in 2023

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota once again led the nation in income growth in 2023. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, South Dakota’s Real Median Household Income grew faster than any other state. Governor Kristi Noem celebrated this excellent news. “South Dakotans are thriving because we defend Freedom and advance their opportunities… Read more »

October is National Pet Wellness Month

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- October is National Pet Wellness Month and while the definition of “pet” goes far beyond dogs, Lieutenant Colonel Jessica Broszda (Bros – duh) assigned to the 7358th Veterinary Division explains what breeds of dog are used in military service. Not all dogs make the cut for military service. The care and feeding of… Read more »

October is National Pet Wellness Month

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- October is National Pet Wellness Month and while the definition of “pet” goes far beyond dogs, Lieutenant Colonel Jessica Broszda (Bros – duh) assigned to the 7358th Veterinary Division explains what breeds of dog are used in military service. Not all dogs make the cut for military service. The care and feeding of… Read more »

Former SD Senator Tim Johnson passed away Tuesday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The family of longtime Senator Tim Johnson announced he passed away Tuesday evening in Sioux Falls. He was 77. After nearly a decade in the South Dakota State Legislature, Johnson served five terms as a United States Representative from 1987 to 1997 and then served three terms as… Read more »

Former SD Senator Tim Johnson passed away Tuesday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The family of longtime Senator Tim Johnson announced he passed away Tuesday evening in Sioux Falls. He was 77. After nearly a decade in the South Dakota State Legislature, Johnson served five terms as a United States Representative from 1987 to 1997 and then served three terms as… Read more »