RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The last living worker who helped construct Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota’s Black Hills has died. Donald “Nick” Clifford of Keystone, South Dakota, was 98. His wife, Carolyn Clifford, says he died Saturday at a hospice in Rapid City. At 17, Nick Clifford was the youngest worker hired… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Congress approved another short term spending plan last week, keeping the federal government open until late December. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson voted no, but not just to make a point. Johnson says it looked like they could make progress on some issues. Johnson says the impeachment process is blocking too… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While much attention has focused on the “Meth, we’re on it” campaign launched by the State of South Dakota, legislators working on the issue are waiting on more details. Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton was on an interim committee dealing with controlled substances and says they did find some consensus. Kennedy… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Those with travel plans this week need to keep an eye on the weather. There are a couple of different storm systems anticipated in the state. The first one, starting today, will likely miss the Aberdeen area, according to Travis Tarver, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen. However, the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – This week mark’s the end of another month and another deadline for license plate renewals. Because of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the deadline is actually a couple of days before the month ends. Patty VanMeter, Interim Brown County Treasurer, talked about this month’s letters. She said bringing along the postcard from the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The State of South Dakota and FEMA have opened a disaster recovery center in Madison to offer face-to-face support to individuals and businesses impacted by the tornadoes, severe storms and flooding from September 9-26. This is the first center to open; additional locations around the state will be announced… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Farm Bureau delegates debated resolutions regarding industrial hemp and livestock zoning at their annual convention in Sioux Falls over the weekend. President Scott VanderWal says their organization is not supporting the legalization of industrial hemp in South Dakota, even though USDA has released federal rules. He says there… Read more »

TULARE, S.D. (Press Release) – Two people died and three other people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday night south of Tulare. Names of the five people involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2007 Chevrolet Impala was northbound on U.S. Highway 281 when it crossed… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday observance on Thursday, Nov. 28, City garbage and recycling pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Thursday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27. Both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s garbage will be… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – A bill sponsored by South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds called the RESPECT Act passed the Senate unanimously. The bill title: “Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes” would begin the process of repealing outdated federal laws dealing with native Americans. There has also been a move to rescind 20 Medals… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust will spend over three and a half million dollars to equip every emergency agency vehicle in the state with the next generation of Automated External Defibrillators. Mitch Krebs, Program Director of the Helmsley Rural Healthcare Initiative, says this fits with their work… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Salvation Army in Aberdeen will be hosting its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Major Dale Hunt of the Salvation Army provides the details. There is no cost to attend, but individuals must sign in to provide an accurate count for the meal. Hunt said that last year about… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – South Dakota Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown says although the “Meth, We’re on It” campaign has received a lot of negative publicity, he says, the campaign is making its point. Bartels said a recent methamphetamine presentation he attended in Rapid City got his attention. Bartels says that Methamphetamine seized was brought… Read more »

COLUMBUS, Mo. (WNAX) – The weather for the last weeks and month of 2019 could turn colder and snowier. During the monthly North Central Region climate update, Pat Guinan, Missouri State Climatologist, says they see colder air filtering in. Guinan says more moisture is also expected. Looking toward the end of the year, Guinan says… Read more »