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March 18, 2019

Johnson to be in Redfield today

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will attend and host events in Redfield on Monday, March 18. Johnson will be at the Redfield Energy Tour, 38650 171st St. at 9:30 a.m. He will also have Office Hours with Dusty from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Leo’s Good Food, 602 N.… Read more »

March 18, 2019

Cellisimo to perform Thursday at Civic Theatre

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The cello duo, Cellisimo, will be performing at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Aberdeen Civic Theatre as part of the Aberdeen Community Concert Association (ACCA) concert series. This is the fourth of five concerts in the series. While most of the concerts take place at the Johnson Fine Arts… Read more »

March 15, 2019

Snow effecting producer’s calving season

STURGIS, S.D. (Press Release) – As cities and towns work on clearing roads in the aftermath of this week’s blizzard, producers are out checking on livestock. It is calving season for many, and newborn calves need protection from the stress spring weather can bring. Some area producers are sharing videos and photos of heavy drifting… Read more »

March 15, 2019

Many roads are still impassable

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Many roads throughout South Dakota are still impassable. State Highway Trooper Berndt gives us more detail on the situation. Highway 12 west of Bowdle is completely blocked as of now. The Department of Transportation is working as quickly and efficiently as they can. For updated road reports, check www.safetravelusa.com/sd/.

March 15, 2019

Still 154 members in Spink and Brown counties without power

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern Electric Cooperative crews along with line crews from FEM Electric Association headed out Friday morning with the goal of restoring power to all affected members by tonight (Friday 3/15). Seven linemen from FEM Electric Association from Ipswich are assisting with the restoration efforts in both Brown and Spink counties.… Read more »

March 15, 2019

Rounds believes there is an emergency on the border

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A dozen republican Senators joined democrats in blocking the national emergency resolution that the President declared to build the Mexican border wall. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds supported the President but says the law the President used needs to be changed. Rounds says voted yes despite his concerns about the law.… Read more »

March 15, 2019

Noem ordered the opening of EOC

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Governor Kristi Noem ordered the opening of the state Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Pierre to help coordinate the state’s response to ongoing blizzard and flood conditions. Department of Public Safety Spokesman Tony Mangan says it is a resource for local governments. Mangan says flooding will be the long term focus.… Read more »

March 15, 2019

Optimist Club Family Free Throw Contest

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department and the Aberdeen Optimist Club are sponsoring a Family Free Throw Contest. The contest will be held at the Aberdeen Civic Arena on Tuesday, March 19. Registration will be from 6:30-7:00 PM with the contest beginning at 7:00 PM. The contest will be divided… Read more »

March 15, 2019

Flood damage in Yankton

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Flood waters are receding around Yankton and services are returning. City Manager Amy Leon says they were worried about the waste water treatment plant. Leon says there were some problems in managing emergency services. Yankton Mayor Nathan Johnson says it will take time to recover. Leon says the Auld-Brokaw trail along… Read more »

March 14, 2019

City of Aberdeen Snow Removal Announcement

ABERDEEN, S.D. – A Snow removal removal alert has been issued for the city of Aberdeen. • Plowing on POSTED EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTES will begin at 6 AM, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019. • Plowing on NORTH-SOUTH STREETS in Zone 2 and plowing of all streets and avenues in Zone 3 will begin at 7… Read more »

March 14, 2019

State B Boys Basketball schedule change

ABERDEEN, S.D. (SDHSAA) – The March 14, 2019 session one start time of State B Boys Basketball in Aberdeen has been moved from 12:00 PM Central Time to 2:00 PM Central Time. Subsequent sessions will remain as scheduled. Game times for Session One will change from 12:00 PM and 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM and… Read more »

March 14, 2019

Governor Orders Closure of ALL State Government Offices In South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered the closure of state government offices in all South Dakota counties Thursday (today) due to the snowstorm and flooding that continue to impact the state. Only essential personnel within state offices in all counties should report to their work stations. This storm now features blizzard conditions in much… Read more »

March 14, 2019

Several roads closed in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Effective immediately, several roads will be closed due to high winds and drifting of snow. Roads will be closed with barricades and motorists are advised not to bypass barricades due to likelihood of the road being impassable. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the roads are reopened.

March 14, 2019

Solid Waste collection suspended for Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Due to extreme high winds, Solid Waste crews cannot get to the landfill safely, therefore Solid Waste collection will be suspended for Thursday, March 14. Attempts will be made to collect some of Thursday’s routes on Friday, however, most additional staff will be working on snow removal efforts. For those residents… Read more »

March 14, 2019

No Travel advised in Brown County

Brown County Sheriff wants to emphasize the NO TRAVEL ADVISORY for State, County, and Township roads in Brown County.  Vehicles are getting stranded all over Brown county and making it very difficult to get anywhere. We are asking people to please stay put until conditions improve. Its very dangerous for you and our rescue people.