BURKE, S.D. (WNAX) – Former South Dakota Governor candidate Billie Sutton has set up the “Billie Sutton Leadership Institute” to offer training to help communities grow. Sutton says it is not tied to any future political plans. Sutton says he learned during his campaign last year that local issues need more than political answers. Sutton… Read more »

FAULKTON, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another person was injured Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash that happened west of Faulkton. The names of those involved are not being released at this time pending notification of family members. A 2001 Cadillac Seville was westbound on U.S. Highway 212 when the vehicle crossed… Read more »

AMES, Iowa. (WNAX) – While it was slow to develop, it appears the effects of the current El Nino will hang around for a while. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub (in Ames Iowa) says they expect a longer than average El Nino. An El Nino occurs when Pacific Ocean surface temperatures rise,… Read more »

HARTFORD, S.D. (WNAX) – The incoming Chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party says they need to refine their message to attract voters. Paula Hawks says there are issues that interest potential party members. Democrats have fallen over 100,000 registered voters behind Republicans in the last year. Hawks says because of that they have lost… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – An event entitled, “A Night in a Car for Journey Home,” is set for 7 p.m. Friday, April 26 until 7 a.m. Saturday, April 28 at the Aberdeen Police Department Parking Lot. The idea came from the Leadership Aberdeen Class, according to Bea Smith, Director of Membership and Events for the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The second community open house for the Aberdeen Recreational Trails Plan is set for Tuesday, April 30 at the Eagles Nest in the Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center, 225 Third Ave. S.E. The open house will feature a plan put together from comments offered through a survey conducted in the past… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota Severe Weather Awareness week is scheduled for April 22-26. During the week Brown County will be testing our entire network of outdoor warning sirens across the county. This this scheduled to happen on Wednesday April 24, 2019. • Test tornado watch will be issued at 10:00am CDT •… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – In conjunction with Earth Day, Governor Kristi Noem today announced that Johnson Farms of Frankfort has been selected for the 2019 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award. Given in honor of renowned conservationist, Aldo Leopold, this award recognizes private landowners who inspire others with their dedication to the land, water, and… Read more »

AKASKA, S.D. (Press Release) – A Selby, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Thursday night in a one-vehicle crash north of Akaska. A 2002 Ford F150 pickup was northbound on 303rd Avenue near the intersection of 140th Street when the driver lost control on the gravel road. The vehicle went into… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A light tower toppled over at Fossum Field on Sunday. The damage was noticed Sunday afternoon. No injuries were reported in the incident. A tower down the right field line behind first base fell on top of the clubhouse and concession stand, damaging the south end of the building. The lights… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Cassadee Pope is coming to the Brown County Fair. She will be opening for Big and Rich featuring Cowboy Troy on Aug. 17. The concert starts at 8 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.thebcfair.com

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – A Rapid City man was arrested Friday in Stanley County following an incident that began in Lyman County. Authorities say the call began in Presho as a possible domestic disturbance. The Lyman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the location of an altercation that took place between the driver and several… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Wallethub) – With National Small Business Week approaching and over 50% of the U.S. population working for a small business, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best Small Cities to Start a Business as well as accompanying videos, along with its 2019 Small Business Owner Survey. To determine the… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton County Commission was told at their last meeting that flood damage totals about $19 million so far and that did not include road, bridge and culvert costs. Commission Chairman Dan Klimisch says they expect that number to grow. Klimisch says they have laid out a road priority repair program.… Read more »

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — The population of 14 of North Dakota’s 53 counties increased in 2018, led by 7.1% growth in McKenzie County, according to new U.S. Census Bureau figures. The estimates show that Williams County’s population increased by 5.9% between July 2017 and July 2018, attaining the largest growth rate in the nation. McKenzie… Read more »