PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Federal rules dealing with industrial hemp production and transportation were released earlier this month but haven’t answered all questions. South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says the rules on moving hemp are pretty thin. Industrial hemp is illegal in South Dakota but the federal rules allow the movement of hemp across… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Retail stores are getting ready for “Black Friday” and the holiday rush to Christmas. Nate Welch, Executive Director of the Vermillion Chamber and Development Corporation, says they continue to work with their retailers for that and long term.   Welch says they want to help find the next generation of retail… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 41st Annual Winterfest takes place this weekend at the Aberdeen Civic Arena. The two-day event is sponsored by the Aberdeen Area Arts Council and the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. David Eckert, Aberdeen Recreation Cultural Center Supervisor, provides the details of the event. He said Winterfest provides an ideal… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The state’s new “Meth, we’re on it” campaign got the attention of members of the legislature’s Executive Board. At the end of a briefing with Craig Price, head of the Department of Public Safety, Senator Brock Greenfield of Clark said he has been hearing from people in his district. Greenfield asked… Read more »

LAUREL, Neb. (WNAX) – Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, working with the Cedar and Antelope County Sheriff’s Offices and the Laurel and Randolph Police Departments apprehended a subject following a pursuit Monday morning in northeast Nebraska. At approximately 8:15 a.m. Monday, troopers were informed that the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office was in pursuit of… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – The Rural Sturgis Ambulance Group reached their goal and on Monday night, turned in the remaining $20,000 to cover ambulance service to the rural areas until a vote can be held in March. The city of Sturgis had already received a $10,000 payment from the group. The city earlier this year… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Presentation College Saints are proud to present a check for more than $2,000 to the Avera St. Luke’s Foundation, in support of Avera’s 3D mammogram program. Multiple teams participated in fundraising efforts during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Led by PC Volleyball coaches and players, the Saints held various… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for sewer repair: 1st Avenue NE from North Penn to North Dakota St.  Work is expected to last the entire day on Wednesday.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls police say an intoxicated man escaped injury when he accidentally fired his gun inside his pants pocket. The 24-year-old Sioux Falls man was arrested Monday for reckless discharge of a weapon and possession of a gun while intoxicated. Police say officers heard a gunshot and responded to a… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Sioux Falls will be among the first cities in the country to have 5G broadband cell service go online. South Dakota Senator John Thune has been pushing for the upgrades and says it is becoming a matter of national security. Thune says the U.S. won the race to 4G and all… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A 32-year-old Aberdeen man died in a hunting-related accident on Saturday, Nov. 16, according to the Tripp County Sheriff’s Office. Matthew Weidner, of Aberdeen, was identified as the victim. The incident, which occurred in Tripp County, is still under investigation.

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A man who has played a key role in the development of Aberdeen for the better part of four decades is putting in his final hours of work this week. Doug Johnson, Director of the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, is retiring after nearly 40 years with the city. There… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – There could be a lot of attention on industrial hemp and marijuana in South Dakota next year. Legislators in a summer study are working on another industrial hemp bill, while two petition drives have been turned in that would legalize some uses of marijuana. Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Ag Land Assessment Task Force of the South Dakota legislature wrapped up their interim meetings last week. Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton says they came up with a couple of recommendations. The task force has been watching the transition process of valuing and taxing ag land as it moves from… Read more »