ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, the following intersection will be closed to replace storm sewer.   South State Street & 15th Avenue SE Work is expected to last for approximately 2 weeks but will be completed as quickly as possible.  Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The September Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, fell below growth neutral for a second straight month. Ernie Goss, director of Creighton University’s Economic Forecasting Group compiles the monthly numbers.   Goss says there are… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Some of the larger plants in Yankton are holding public events as part of “Manufacturing Week.” South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson took part with an appearance at Kolberg-Pioneer. Johnson says Washington can help companies by not helping too much. Johnson says Congress needs to take action this year on the USMCA… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It was another strong season for traffic at Wylie Park. While Storybook Land will remain open for a few more weeks, Doug Johnson, Director for Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry, said the numbers are very similar to a year ago. Johnson said there is plan in place for future growth and… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A legislative committee looking at the operations of the nursing home unit at the Human Services Center will meet again this week. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton is Chair of the “Redefine Nursing Home Criteria” interim committee. Hunhoff says they will also hear what other states are doing with their fragile… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Yankton County highway crews are still working to repair the damage from the latest round of record flooding on the James River. Two of the four James River bridges re-opened over the weekend after inspections. County Commission Chairman Dan Klimisch says they don’t have any damage estimates, yet. Klimisch says they… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says establishing a “Dakota’s Promise” scholarship program will again be a priority. Gestring made the point during her “State of the University” speech last week. Gestring says current state scholarship programs fall far short. A proposal for one million dollars in state funding to… Read more »

HURON, S.D. (Press Release) – Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle joined with South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke in calling for the Trump Administration to use the pending fuel economy rule as a solution to the current ethanol and agriculture crisis. In a wide-ranging interview on a popular South Dakota Business Radio program,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office spring internship program. Student interns will work with staff on various projects depending on interests and strengths, but typical duties include aiding the governor’s general counsel, constituent services manager, and communications team; conducting policy research; preparing policy briefings; and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A trio of artists will be featured during the month of October and November at the Presentation College Wein Gallery. The artists include Amanda Phelps, Deya Thorin and Peggy DenBesten. They will have their works on display from Oct. 1 through Nov. 22. Erin Giovannini, Special Assistant for Project Development and… Read more »

CUSTER, S.D. (AP) — Officials at Custer State Park say 25,000 people turned out to watch this year’s annual buffalo roundup. The Rapid City Journal reports hundreds of bison were herded into corrals during the 54th annual roundup on Friday. Park resource manager Mark Hendrix says of the 1,460 animals in herd, 470 will be… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Paddlefish snagging season starts Tuesday and anglers who flock to the Missouri River below Gavins Point Dam are being advised to take extra safety precautions. Karla Zeutenhorst with the Corps of Engineers says there will be very high water on the river below the dam. Zeutenhorst says boats are restricted from… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A former South Dakota Indian Health Services pediatrician accused of child sexual abuse has been convicted on all eight counts. Jurors deliberated for about four hours Friday before finding Stanley Weber guilty of sexually abusing Native American children while he was a doctor on the Pine Ridge reservation. He faces… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Brookings police say they are investigating a fight between a 15-year-old boy and a 37-year-old man that left the adult dead from a stab wound. KELO-TV reports the teenager fled from the scene but surrendered to police later. Police say the stabbing happened Saturday night. The victim, Justin Proctor of Brookings,… Read more »

CANTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Board of Regents reported fall enrollment down just over three percent at the six state universities. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton is a member of the Education Committee and says it appears a number of high school students are bypassing the university system. Bolin says the rising costs… Read more »