OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – Businesses in the Mid America region continue to show signs of growth despite flooding and other growing risks. Ernie Goss, Director of the Institute for Economic Inquiry at Creighton University in Omaha, says the overall index for the nine state region rose again in March. Any reading over 50 indicates growth… Read more »

HOT SPRINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – Two people died Friday night when they were hit by a truck one mile west of Hot Springs. Names of the three men involved are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2002 Subaru Impreza was eastbound on U.S. Highway 18 when the driver lost control. The… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The South Dakota Hall of Fame Acts of Excellence Celebration & Recognition is set for Wednesday, April 3, on the campus of Northern State. Greta Chapman, CEO of the South Dakota Hall of Fame, talked about the event. There will be eight entities recognized. Building Forever Families Adoption Services Cardboard Confessionals… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The City of Pierre is close the return of commercial air service to central South Dakota. Pierre Mayor Steve Harding says the public is invited to an open house Wednesday to welcome in the first United Express flight. Harding says people seem to be taking advantage of the return to air… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Board of Technical Education set the state tuition rate at $121 per credit hour for the fall term at the four technical schools. Executive Director Nick Wendell says they tried to keep the increase to a minimum. Wendell says tech schools invest in new equipment almost every year.… Read more »

LYONS, Neb. (WNAX) – With little return on crops right now, ag producers may be looking at alternatives for cash flow, including wind power. Lucas Nelsen, a policy associate at the Center for Rural Affairs (in Lyons Nebraska) says there is still a lot of untapped wind potential in South Dakota. Nelsen says wind power… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety says 20 sobriety checkpoints will be held in 17 counties statewide during the month of April. The checkpoints are designed to discourage people from drinking and then driving. Monthly checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – An Aberdeen restaurant is closing its doors. Max & Erma’s announced on Sunday that it will be closing in two weeks. This was the post listed on the restaurant’s Facebook page: To Our Valued Guests: Max & Erma’s is closing. After 10 years serving Aberdeen and the surrounding communities we are… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – What started as a legislative resolution to rebuke South Dakota Congressmen Dusty Johnson for voting against President Trumps emergency measures to secure the U.S. – Mexican border, turned into a flood emergency message. The initial sponsor, Senator Lance Russell of Hot Springs thought it was important to get legislative intent on… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – This week, Governor Kristi Noem signed final appropriations bills for FY2020. “When I took office in January, I promised South Dakota that my administration would remain rooted in fiscal integrity,” said Noem. “This week, I signed budget legislation that is balanced, addresses critical needs, and invests in the next generation. This… Read more »

SISSETON, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Korey Ware, Roberts County Sheriff, has agreed to have his law enforcement certification revoked. Ware, 28, was found guilty of aggravated assault stemming from an incident on Oct. 6 in which he punched a man at an Aberdeen bar. Ware was sheriff-elect and a Roberts County Deputy Sheriff at the time… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A world-renowned saxophonist will provide a multimedia musical performance on Monday at Northern State University. Dr. John Sampen will present “In Two Worlds: Exploring the Duality of Music and Society” at 7:30 p.m. April 1 in NSU’s Krikac Auditorium. The recital, which is free and open to the public, will… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Board of Technical Education is raising tuition by $5 an hour at the state’s four public technical schools. The board on Thursday set the tuition rate at $121 per credit hour for the upcoming academic year at Southeast Technical Institute in Sioux Falls, Mitchell Technical Institute in Mitchell,… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of South Dakota today is filing a federal lawsuit challenging three South Dakota laws, including the newly-enacted “Riot Boosting” Act, that threaten activists who encourage or organize protests, particularly protests of the Keystone XL pipeline, with fines, civil liabilities, and/or criminal penalties… Read more »

LETCHER, S.D. (Press Release) – Names have been released of the two people who died last Thursday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash northeast of Letcher. A 2000 Mack Truck CH600 garbage truck was northbound on Highway 37 near the James River bridge when the vehicle left the roadway to the right. Based on the initial… Read more »