PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The National Weather Service is continuing to look at consolidating and simplifying the way forecasters across the county alert the public to dangerous weather conditions.   Warning Coordination Meteorologist Kelly Serr at the National Weather Service office in Aberdeen says the NWS-Haz Simp Project has been in place since 2014. Serr says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 14th Annual Northern Fort Playhouse will open on Friday, July 12 at Fort Sisseton Historic Park. The event will feature shows each weekend throughout the month of July. Pam Lunzman, Program Director, said that this year’s program will feature two musicals for the first time.   The Fort Playhouse will… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would rescind 20 Medals of Honor awarded to soldiers following the Wounded Knee massacre in 1890 in South Dakota. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the Army has conducted reviews of those Medals in the past. Johnson says rescinding… Read more »

HERREID, S.D. (Press Release) – One man has died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday evening near Herreid. Names of the deceased and other driver involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. A 2015 Freightliner Cascadia semi truck and trailer were northbound on U.S. Highway 83. While… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city wide spraying for Sunday, July 7, 2019 between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 1 a.m. The Adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The monthly Primrose Wingo Bingo is set for Tuesday, July 16, at Buffalo Wings & Rings. The event is a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association. Jessica Rehder, Sales Director at Primrose, talked about the fundraising event. Rehder provided details on the night of bingo. She said Primrose has raised more than… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The long cold wet spring is having an impact on visitors to the state. South Dakota Department of Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says it has been a slow start. Hagen says the weather has hit most outdoor activities. Hagen says they do have some visitation numbers to state and national parks… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Transportation Commission rejected several bids for construction work this year that came in well over estimates. Department Secretary Darin Bergquist says they have seen a quick turnaround on bids. Bergquist says the cold, wet spring delayed a lot of work. Bergquist says they have seen fewer companies bidding… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) –Presentation College is pleased to announce the new Wein Gallery exhibit by Aberdeen artist, Molly Hornaman. The show, entitled “Color Me Happy” is full of vibrant paintings of a variety of animals. Molly is known for her ‘Pico’ paintings, which started as a result of a friend’s Chihuahua who passed away.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Lots of people are expected to be on the roads this holiday weekend and the South Dakota Highway Patrol is gearing up to handle the increase. Superintendent Colonel Rick Miller says there is a lot going on this weekend. Miller says people need to pay attention to the road in front… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Passenger numbers at the Pierre Regional Airport continue to be strong under the guidance of SkyWest Airlines operating as United Express. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says enplanements continue to impress. Huizenga says if passenger trends continue the city should easily surpass 10,000 enplanements which opens the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A 37-year-old Jefferson City, Mo., man faces charges after shooting a gun in a Pierre hotel early Wednesday morning. Information from the Pierre Police Department says Central South Dakota Communications dispatch received several reports of a gun shot inside a hotel in the 900 block of W. Sioux Avenue around… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Senator Mike Rounds usually talks policy and politics, but right now, he has more important things on his mind. His wife, Jean, is battling cancer.   Rounds tells Kelo Radio’s It’s Your Business Show that the support for his family has been overwhelming, from across the political spectrum and from… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (Press Release) – A Yankton, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday afternoon in Yankton. A 2013 Honda Civic was westbound on South Dakota Highway 50 and attempted to make a left-hand turn south onto Adkins Drive. The vehicle collided… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota Department of Public Safety officials remind citizens to make sure the anticipated fun of this week’s July Fourth holiday does not turn tragic. This year’s Fourth of July traffic reporting period covers 102 hours from 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, to midnight, Sunday, July 7. During the 30-hour… Read more »