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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.

March 14, 2019

Brown County pulling the plows

Brown County has received word from the SD DOT that they are pulling the state snow plows off all State highways in Brown County. They have claimed the state roads impassable.

March 14, 2019

Indoor 3D Archery Shoot this weekend

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The final indoor archery shoot of the season will take place this weekend. The Whitetail Bowman Archery Club will host an Indoor 3D Archery Shoot on Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $12 per day… Read more »

March 13, 2019

Mathern sentenced in Redfield hospital incident

REDFIELD, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Matthew J. Mathern, 31, of Redfield, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges related to a lock down at Community Memorial Hospital Avera in Redfield in June of 2018. Mathern pleaded guilty in December of felony burglary and aggravated assault. He was sentenced to 10 years on each charge… Read more »

March 13, 2019

Two Native American tribes ask for flag not to be displayed at Capitol

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Two Native American tribes in South Dakota are asking that their flags not be displayed at the state Capitol after lawmakers approved bills this session aimed at potential protests against the planned Keystone XL oil pipeline. The Argus Leader reports the quick passage of Gov. Kristi Noem’s protest legislation was the… Read more »

March 13, 2019

Legislators work overtime to pass budget

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators went into overtime, working to complete the final budget early Wednesday morning in an attempt to avoid the major winter storm. First up was Senate Bill 180, which fills out the 2019 budget. Senator John Wiik (wick) of Big Stone City, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, says it… Read more »

March 13, 2019

Lawmakers pass general spending bill for 2020

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators voted early this morning on the budget bills to wrap up the session. SB191 is the general spending bill for fiscal year 2020. Senator John Wiik (wick) of Big Stone City, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, says there is more money included for their priority, nursing homes. Wiik… Read more »

March 13, 2019

Governor orders closure of state offices in 39 counties ahead of storm

PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered the closure of state government offices in 39 central and western counties for today due to expected severe winter weather conditions. All of the counties included are either part of a blizzard warning or a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service or where there… Read more »

March 13, 2019

Feeding South Dakota seeing greater demand following shutdown

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSOO) – Feeding South Dakota is experiencing a greater demand for food after South Dakotas who qualify for EBT, also knowns as food stamps, saw a delay in funding, following the recent Government Shutdown. Jennifer Stensaas is with Feeding South Dakota. The increased need for food continues, and donations to Feeding South… Read more »