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AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – Wide areas of Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota were flooded last month as a result of heavy rain falling on frozen ground. While the water is receding, there will be damage left behind. Dennis Todey at the Midwest Climate Hub (in Ames Iowa) says many farm fields may not get planted… Read more »
KENNEBEC, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another was injured in a one-vehicle crash that occurred early Thursday morning on the Lower Brule Indian Reservation northeast of Kennebec. Names of the two men are not being released pending notification of family members. A 2005 Chrysler 300 was traveling eastbound on BIA 10 approaching… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook) – On April 4th the Aberdeen Police Department initiated an investigation based on the suspicious death of an infant during a premature delivery at Sanford Hospital. It is believed that the abuse of methamphetamine by the mother was a significant factor in the baby’s death. No arrests have yet been made… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Brown County Emergency Management is requesting volunteers to help fill sandbags this afternoon. If you can help, please report to 3133 8th Ave. NE or 902 Third Ave. SW. Volunteers are asked to dress appropriately and bring gloves.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Coors Bull Riding Classic takes center stage at the Holum Expo Building at the Brown County Fairgrounds this evening and Saturday night. Action starts at 7 p.m. each evening. Randy Taylor, pro announcer for the event, provides the details. One of the people working the event is entertainer Dale “Gizmo”… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen Police are investigating a homicide in the 1200 block of North Dakota St. that occurred Thursday afternoon. According to the Aberdeen American News, a homicide was reported to the APD at 2:36 p.m. The location is across the street from Aberdeen Roncalli High School. The Police Department is expected to… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Following a spring like weekend, it looks like the weather track will turn more active next week. Jen Hacker at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says they just have a general idea right now. Hacker says there are chances of thunder through the week. Hacker says there is… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he wants the Corps of Engineers to modify how they release water out of the Missouri River system. He says he met with their leadership this week. Rounds says he wants to avoid a repeat of the flooding of 2011. Rounds says he recommended the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A Be Internet Awesome Family Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, April 11 at Mike Miller Elementary School Gym. The event starts at 7 p.m. Doors to the gym open at 6:30 p.m. The program, which will provide information about digital safety and citizenship, came about because Mike Miller Elementary PTA received… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Amid pushback from Capitol Hill, President Trump switched gears again, suggesting he never wanted Congress to vote to replace the Affordable Care Act until after the 2020 election. South Dakota Senator John Thune says it’s hard to keep up with the President at times. Thune says it would be difficult to… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota legislature this year passed a bill mandating the national motto of the United States: “In God We Trust” be displayed in each public school. Damon Alvey, Superintendent of the Vermillion School District, says they will follow the law. Alvey says they will answer questions and any objections as… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has declared Sunday, April 7, 2019, a Statewide Day of Prayer for South Dakotans affected by the flooding and disastrous conditions. “In the last few weeks, South Dakota has been deeply impacted by extreme weather and severe flooding,” said Noem. “As a result of these storms, many communities have been left with destroyed roads, bridges, and culverts,… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Senior Center will be closed on Friday, April 5, due to the rising flood waters from Moccasin Creek. The City issued a warning on Wednesday night about the creek rising above flood level. Paths along the creek have been closed to due water issues.
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today appointed Patricia Jean DeVaney to serve on the South Dakota Supreme Court. The appointment fills the open vacancy in the 3rd Supreme Court District created by the Late Justice Steven Zinter. “Patricia has 25 years of diverse experience in the courtroom handling all types of cases… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – About 115 Soldiers from the South Dakota Army National Guard’s Alpha Battery, 1-147th Field Artillery Battalion and 147th Forward Support Company have received a mobilization order for an eight month deployment to Europe beginning in September. The units will deploy within European Command’s area of responsibility in support of allied… Read more »
