SPEARFISH, S.D. (Press Release) – One woman died Wednesday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash southwest of Spearfish. The name of the person involved is not being released at this time pending notification of family members. A 1988 Chevrolet K1500 pickup truck was southbound on U.S. Highway 14A when the driver failed to negotiate a left-hand… Read more »

MADISON, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Board of Regents recognized student organizations from Dakota State University and Northern State University for excellence in academic, community, and organizational work. Northern State student groups receiving the special regents’ awards were: Award for Academic Excellence – Honors Club includes all students who are part of the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota hospital accuses a Hutterite colony of shifting its members into the state Medicaid program for the poor after they ring up large medical bills. Select Specialty Hospital of Sioux Falls filed a federal lawsuit this week against Brentwood Hutterian Brethren near Faulkton after one of its members… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Searchers are looking for a missing hunter in western South Dakota. Pennington County authorities say 66-year-old Larry Genzlinger of Howard was last seen Tuesday afternoon. Genzlinger was hunting elk with his nephew near Deerfield Lake. A sheriff’s spokeswoman tells the Rapid City Journal that Genzlinger and his nephew separated, but… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry held their annual economic outlook forum this week in Sioux Falls. A presentation by a South Dakota State University economics professor pointed out that the states economy is growing slowly due to weather and trade issues. Chamber President Dave Owen says his… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Sixth Annual Oktoberfest is set for Saturday, Oct. 5. The event runs from 1 to 11 p.m. at the Ramkota Convention Center. Courtney Rott, Founder and Director of the event, talked about the new location this year. While it has a new venue, Oktoberfest will remain much the same with… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The President of Smithfield Foods says the main reason they keep their plant open in Sioux Falls is due to the local labor force and that needs attention. Ken Sullivan spoke at the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry Economic Outlook in Sioux Falls Tuesday. Sullivan says they are… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – New Life Fellowship Church is hosting a Stephen’s Ministry Seminar on Saturday, Oct. 5. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $15 per person or $50 per parish-congregation. Registration is from 8 to 9 a.m. Bev Svarstad, Stephen Minister and Stephen Leader at New Life, explained what… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Board of Regents reported that university enrollment in South Dakota is down just over three percent this fall. That follows the trend of the last 10 years of flat or declining numbers. Regents President Kevin Schieffer says they do see some positive changes in the future. Schieffer says they know… Read more »

HURON, S.D. (Press Release) – To show support for industrial hemp, South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) will join other supporters in Pierre for South Dakota Hemp Day, held October 7 from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Ramkota Hotel ( 920 W Sioux Ave). “South Dakota farmers and our rural economy could benefit from… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will be in Aberdeen tomorrow to speak at the South Dakota Ag & Rural Leadership Roundtable, the Aberdeen Chamber, and a Roncalli High School government class. Johnson will also tour the Molded Fiber Glass Company and the Central Villas affordable housing complex. Appearances will be… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Gypsy Day weekend will include a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of the new Northern State University Regional Sports Complex. The ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, outside the south entrance of the Barnett Center. Numerous officials related to the project will speak, including NSU… Read more »

GAYVILLE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Gayville-Volin school building in Gayville was placed on lock down this morning after a threat was received. Yankton County Chief Deputy Sheriff Mike Rothschadl says the department was notified of the threat made by a 16-year-old male about 8 a.m. The school was locked down and parents were notified. Rothschadl… Read more »

The NVC Power of Hope Radiothon is Wednesday, October 2 and Thursday October 3 from 6AM to 6PM each day. We’ll be broadcasting live from Sanford Children’s Clinic in Aberdeen sharing stories of families from our region that have been impacted by the care and services of Children’s Miracle Network and our regional CMN Hospital… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Federal employees or military members needing to conduct business in Pierre can now fly into town, rather than having to drive from other airports. City commissioner Jamie Huizenga (hi-zin-ga) says federal fares have been approved for flying into Pierre. Huizenga says federal employees being able to fly into Pierre will… Read more »