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September 26, 2019

Rounds doesn’t see impeachable offense in phone conversation

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – A memo detailing a conversation between President Trump and the President of Ukraine was making the rounds in Washington. Some see it as the basis for an impeachment inquiry started by House Democrats. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he read it and doesn’t see anything worth pursuing. Rounds says it… Read more »

September 26, 2019

South Dakota Film Festival this weekend in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 13th Annual South Dakota Film Festival starts this evening and runs through Sunday at the Capitol Theatre on Main St. The festival will include a variety of films and special guests. The event schedule has sessions from 7 to 10:30 p.m. this evening, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and 7… Read more »

September 26, 2019

Drinking water plant designed with zebra mussels in mind

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – As design work continues for a $37 million drinking water treatment plant in Pierre, officials are looking at how to keep a new threat under control: the zebra mussel.  Earlier this year the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department confirmed the mussels in lower Lake Sharpe at Big Bend Dam… Read more »

September 26, 2019

Corn Growers leader says trade agreement great for corn and ethanol

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Officials with the South Dakota Corn Growers Association are hoping the signing of the Japanese U.S. Bilateral trade agreement today will be the first of many promised by the Trump Administration. South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Lisa Richardson says the bilateral pact with Japan puts the U.S. on a… Read more »

September 26, 2019

Southeastern Electric showing major growth

MARION, S.D. (WNAX) – A rural electric cooperative that is rubbing up against Sioux Falls and Harrisburg is showing rapid growth. Southeastern Electric, based in Marion, grew its customer base about 25 percent in the last five years, to nearly 19,000 meters. Manager Brad Schardin says it has been a wide variety of services. Schardin… Read more »

September 26, 2019

Farm Bureau President says more needs to be done on ag labor shortage

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The U.S. Department of Labor has published a rule that streamlines the process for obtaining H2A visas. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says while that’s one step, more must be done to address the ag labor shortage in the United States. He says changes should be made to the… Read more »

September 26, 2019

Blood drives set for Aberdeen area in October

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There will be a total of 10 Vitalant Blood Drives in the Aberdeen area during the month of October. The number of drives is by design, according to Travis Dressler, Donor Recruitment Manager for Vitalant. Drives in Aberdeen include Oct. 2 at Central High School, Oct. 6 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church,… Read more »

September 26, 2019

Committee looking at changes to drug laws

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A legislative committee looking at possible changes to drug laws met this week in Pierre. The “Offenses Regarding Controlled Substances” interim study heard about increased drug offenses and treatment options. Committee Chairman, Representative Steven Haugaard of Sioux Falls says there can always be improvements. Minnehaha County States Attorney Aaron McGowen told… Read more »

September 26, 2019

Cereal crops may help in controlling weeds

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – It’s been a difficult year for farmers to control weeds, especially on prevent plant acres. South Dakota Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Health Specialist Kent (Vuh-lee-gur) Vlieger suggests producers forgo tillage and plant cereal crops to aid in controlling those weeds this fall. He says those cereal crops not only aid… Read more »

September 25, 2019

Spearfish man dies from injuries in mobile home fire

SPEARFISH, S.D. (KBHB) – A Spearfish man has died after suffering injuries in a mobile home fire early Wednesday morning. Spearfish fire crews were called to the structure fire shortly before 7:00 a.m. Wednesday at 1110 Roughlock Lane. First arriving fire crews found an active structure fire with smoke and flames visible. A lone male… Read more »

September 25, 2019

Thune keeping open mind on impeachment inquiry

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The White House released a memo outlining details of the controversial call between President Trump and the President of Ukraine. The call, in which the President is alleged to have asked for Ukrainian help in investigating possible corruption by former Vice President Joe Biden and his son, is the focus of… Read more »

September 25, 2019

PC hosting 5K Color Run Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Presentation College is hosting a 5K Color Run in conjunction with Halo Days this week. The run takes place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. Registration begins at 9 a.m. outside the PC Welcome Center. The event is free. T-shirts are available for the first 100 registered runners. Participants will… Read more »

September 25, 2019

Barnett to speak at Community Affairs Committee meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The October meeting of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Affairs Committee will feature South Dakota Secretary of State Steve Barnett as the speaker. This event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 3 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Best Western Ramkota. An RSVP is required, and everyone… Read more »

September 25, 2019

National Guard not recommended to help Yankton Sioux Tribe

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Public Safety has recommended that the Yankton Sioux Tribe’s request to use the South Dakota National Guard for flood response be declined because other options are immediately available to the tribe. Tribal Chairman Robert Flying Hawk sent a Sept. 20 letter to Governor Kristi Noem… Read more »

September 25, 2019

Search continues for missing man near Custer

CUSTER, S.D. (KOTA News) – The ground search and air support will resume this morning in the search for 22-year-old Torger Anders Henckel. He was last seen at his residence in Rapid City Saturday, Sept. 21. He mentioned he was going out for a hike. His car was found at the Little Devils Tower Trail… Read more »