WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) — The community of Watertown is still struggling with ground and lake water runoff entering the city’s sewer system at Lake Kampeska. Watertown Mayor Sarah Caron is asking residents who live around the lake to continue minimizing water use. Key to any future flooding, says Caron, is the weather and potential equipment… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Federal flood insurance assistance meetings are scheduled for three South Dakota communities next week,  April 8-9-10. Officials from the South Dakota Office of Emergency Management (OEM), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other agencies will answer flood-related questions and discuss how to obtain National Flood Insurance Program coverage to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Keilly Kristine Gunther, a senior at Aberdeen Central, will be competing in the American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – A Constitutional Speech Contest this weekend. The event starts on Saturday, April 6 in Indianapolis, Ind. Quarterfinals run from 8:45 a.m. to Noon and will narrow the field from 53… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D. (Press Release) – One person has died in a one-vehicle crash that occurred two miles east of Mitchell. The name of the 28-year-old male victim is not being released pending notification of family members. A 2008 Chrysler Town and County Van was eastbound on 250th Street when the vehicle eventually entered the south… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook post) – The City of Aberdeen is issuing the following citywide warning for residents along Moccasin Creek. Excessive snow melt is raising the Moccasin Creek to flood stage levels. Residents in areas that have historically experienced past flooding events along Moccasin Creek are advised to monitor and prepare for rising water… Read more »

Aberdeen, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Army National Guard will be doing training this coming Friday (5th), Saturday (6th), and Sunday (7th) at the Brown County Fairgrounds. This is important for the public to know because there will be artillery going off. Please do not call the Sheriff’s Office if you hear these loud booms. This… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators wrapped up what are being described as “constructive” talks in Beijing last week and will resume talks in Washington this week. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he is hearing some optimism from Administration officials. Johnson says even if a deal is worked out it doesn’t… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Veteran South Dakota lawmaker, Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says it can take some time for a new Governor and legislators to forge a working relationship. She says Governor Kristi Noem brought a different style to Pierre this year. Hunhoff says the Governor was clear in her priorities. Hunhoff says the… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (AP) — A grand jury in South Dakota has indicted a man accused of killing his girlfriend and dumping her dismembered body in a river in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.The state Attorney General’s office says 45-year-old Stephen Falkenberg has been indicted on first-degree manslaughter and second-degree murder in the March 1 death of 46-year-old… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Trump Administration officials seem to be pulling back from the President’s threats to close the U.S. – Mexican border, possibly as soon as this week. Press Secretary Sarah Sanders says they administration is “looking at all options” on whether to close ports of entry and what the impact would be. South… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Hunter Safety Classes for the Brown County Sportsman’s Club are starting next week. Bill Bowen, Local Coordinator for the Game, Fish and Park’s Hunt Safe Program, said the courses are required for youth to hunt. He said the courses cover a variety of hunting issues from safety to ethics. There are… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – U.S. Attorney General William Barr told Congress last week that he expects to release special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on the Russia investigation by the middle of this month. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he agrees that the report should be made public. Rounds says the Attorney General has to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Avera St. Luke’s Foundation and the Wound Care Clinic are joining forces for a new program entitled, “Footprints,” which will start on Saturday, April 6. Hours are 9 to 11 a.m. at the Avera Wound Care and Hyperbaric Treatment Center, 305 S. State St. Amy Blackstone, Foundation Director at Avera,… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – Police say a man stole a car outside the Fort Meade V.A. hospital, and led police on a high speed chase into Sturgis Tuesday morning. Sturgis Police Chief Geody VanDewater says they were notified of the individual after he allegedly stole a Tahoe from the Fort Meade parking lot. The man… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Seventh Annual Winefest Renaissance at the Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area is set for Saturday, April 13. Michael Herman, Executive Director of the Club, talked about the details of the event. This year’s event will feature a wide variety of food to go along with the beverages, according… Read more »