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October 7, 2019

Johnson advising patience during impeachment inquiry

WASHINGTON, S.D. (WNAX) – As news continues to tumble out of Washington over whistleblowers and witch hunts, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is advising patience. He says people need to watch and wait.   Johnson says he has read the reports connected to the whistleblower. Johnson says he is surprised that the whistleblower report has… Read more »

October 7, 2019

Winter-like conditions moving in later this week

ABERDEEN, S.D. — (KWAT) – It looks like central and eastern South Dakota will see its first taste of wintry weather later this week, according to National Weather Service forecaster Ryan Vipond. Vipond says in this case, deteriorating conditions means snow will be moving in. It looks like a couple of inches of snow could… Read more »

October 7, 2019

Lead woman identified in fatal crash southwest of Spearfish

SPEARFISH, S.D. (Press Release) – A Lead, S.D., woman has been identified as the person who died Wednesday afternoon  in a one-vehicle crash southwest of Spearfish. A 1988 Chevrolet K1500 pickup truck was southbound on U.S. Highway 14A when the driver failed to negotiate a left-hand turn. The vehicle went off the roadway and hit… Read more »

October 7, 2019

Rain a challenge for getting quality forage

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The number of alfalfa cuttings along with the forage quality is down this year in many parts of South Dakota due to the continuing and excessive rain. SDSU Extension Range Management Specialist Sean Kelly says that constant rainfall has made getting quality forage a major challenge for producers. He advises producers… Read more »

October 7, 2019

Open enrollment starting soon for Medicare Advantage plans

DENVER, Colo. (WNAX) – Open enrollment for Medicare Advantage plans starts later this month and those using those programs and newly eligible should check out their options. Greg Meyers, with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Denver Regional Office, says those plans are additions to traditional Medicare and do have a cost. Meyers says plans… Read more »

October 7, 2019

Explorer open house set for Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Police Department and the Aberdeen Fire Department will be hosting an Explorer open house on Thursday, Oct. 10. The event takes place at the Aberdeen Police Station. The Police Department will go first from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by the Fire Department from 7 to 8 p.m. Chris… Read more »

October 7, 2019

Regents to push for needs-based scholarship

MADISON, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Board of Regents will be pushing for a needs-based scholarship as their top priority in the 2020 legislature. Regents Executive Director Paul Beran talked about the outlines of the “Dakota’s Promise” plan at their meeting this week at Dakota State University in Madison. Beran says they are refining… Read more »

October 4, 2019

Trump administration to begin reallocating lost biofuel

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Trump administration announced Friday it’s taking action to begin reallocating lost biofuel volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The President’s plan accounts for the lost gallons based on a three year average of all exempted gallons beginning with 2020 biofuel targets. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper says… Read more »

October 4, 2019

Juvenile petition filed in stabbing death

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – Brookings County States Atttorney Dan Nelson says a juvenile petition has been filed against a 15-year-old for Aggravated Assault and First-degree manslaughter. The allegations stem from an incident that took place Saturday, September 28th, at a residence just outside the city limits of Brookings. It was reported to the Sheriff’s office… Read more »

October 4, 2019

Industrial Hemp Study Committee meeting again Monday

PLATTE, S.D. (WNAX) – The “Industrial Hemp Study” Committee of the South Dakota legislature meets again Monday in Pierre. Committee Chairman, Representative Lee Qualm of Platte says they will hear from more hemp experts, including Anthony Cortilet, the Hemp Program Supervisor for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Qualm says they will also hear from Major… Read more »

October 4, 2019

Talks focus on benefits of Sturgis Rally

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – The 2019 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Post-Rally Summit was held Thursday. The annual get together of rally organizers featured a recap on this year’s event and begins the process of looking ahead to next year. Sturgis Rally Director Jerry Cole says the 79th Annual event saw a slight decrease in numbers from… Read more »

October 4, 2019

Hy-Vee says malware caused data breach

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Hy-Vee says malware is the cause of the data breach at some of its fuel pumps, drive-thru coffee shops, and restaurants. The Grocery Chain says it has removed the malware and implemented an enhanced security system. Hy-Vee doesn’t say how the malware was installed or if any suspects have been… Read more »

October 4, 2019

Thune pays visit to Lake Area Tech

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – United States Senator John Thune visited Lake Area Tech Thursday afternoon, toured many different programs and spoke to instructors, staff and students about how important technical education is to our state. Thune spent a majority of the time in the Manufacturing Education building where he toured the various programs including Energy… Read more »

October 4, 2019

National 4-H Week Oct. 6-12

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Next week is National 4-H Week and that means locally, Brown County 4-H members will be out and about promoting their group. There are a variety of activities planned, according to Becca Tullar, Brown County 4-H Youth Program Advisor. She said that roughly 325 Brown County 4-H members will be participating.… Read more »

October 4, 2019

Rescue Run takes place Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Humane Society’s Rescue run 5K-10K event is set for Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Brown County Fairgrounds. As Elaine Schaible, Humane Society Manager, explains this it not a typical run. Cost is $35 to run or walk with a dog, and $30 without a dog. All proceeds will… Read more »