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November 27, 2019

Local businesses part of Small Business Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Local businesses will be participating in the nationwide Small Business Saturday event on Saturday, Nov. 30. Lisa Anderson, Director of Public Relations for the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, said 10  businesses will be part of the event and will feature a special promotion. A variety of local businesses will be… Read more »

November 27, 2019

Chamber of Commerce and Industry leader expects tight state budget

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will deliver her budget address to the legislature next week amid wide anticipation. Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says there are mixed signals.  Owen says he expects a pretty normal budget process. A number of interim committees have been studying… Read more »

November 27, 2019

FEMA disaster recovery center serving those in Madison area

MADISON, S.D. (KJAM) – The State of South Dakota and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have opened a disaster recovery center in Madison to offer face-to-face support to individuals and businesses impacted by the flooding, tornadoes, or severe storms from September 9th through the 26th of this year. The Lake County Disaster Recovery Center is… Read more »

November 27, 2019

Meta Financial Group plans to sell bank division to Central Bank

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Sioux Falls-based Meta Financial Group, Inc. plans to sell its community bank division to Central Bank, which is based in Storm Lake, Iowa. The sale includes all of Meta’s community bank branches in South Dakota and Iowa, as well as $270 million in deposits and $265 million in loans. Central… Read more »

November 27, 2019

Chamber hosting pre-legislative luncheon

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce will host a pre-legislative luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 12 noon at the Dakota Event Center. This event will be held in the James River/Ringneck room, which is down the hall toward the back of the event center. State Representatives and Senators from… Read more »

November 26, 2019

Rapid City man wanted in fatal accident arrested in Washington

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Rapid City police say a man wanted in connection with a fatal accident that killed an infant last year has been apprehended in Washington state. George Matousek, 37, of Rapid City, was arrested near Spokane this week according to police. Rapid City Police spokesman Brendyn Medina says they are currently… Read more »

November 26, 2019

Burn ban extended to Dec. 17

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The burn ban in Brown County has been extended until Midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 17. A couple of weeks ago the Brown County Commission enacted a resolution on an emergency basis and imposed a ban to prohibit or restrict open burning with the exception of campfires in campfire rings or… Read more »

November 26, 2019

Rapid City looking at home-rule charter for city government

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender has unveiled a new initiative for change in Rapid City: the move to a home-rule charter for city government. The mayor on Monday released a letter he had previously sent to city council members, expressing his intent to begin the process. Allender says that the… Read more »

November 26, 2019

Latest disaster declarations include individual assistance

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The latest round of federal disaster declarations for 11 counties in South Dakota include individual assistance. Phil Wernisch with the Federal Emergency Management Agency says some people may have had multiple losses this year. Wernisch say people should register even if they are unsure they have covered damages. A disaster recovery… Read more »

November 26, 2019

Last living Mount Rushmore worker passes away

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 »

November 26, 2019

Johnson votes against short term spending plan

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 »

November 26, 2019

Senator says meth treatment expensive, but cheaper than prison

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 »

November 26, 2019

Chamber conducting Hat & Mitten Drive

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Chamber Ambassadors are conducting a Hat & Mitten Drive. Gail Ochs, Chamber President, provides the details. She said there are various places around town where individuals can drop off items. Items or cash donations can also be taken to the Chamber Office  at 516 S. Main St. The hats… Read more »

November 26, 2019
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Winter weather part of upcoming forecast

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 »