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WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The state epidemiologist for South Dakota says flu activity around the state is still in the “moderate” category. Dr. Joshua Clayton says the most recent weekly report shows a lot of cases still being reported. Clayton says COVID-19 is still around too, although to a much lesser extent that seasonal influenza. Dr. Clayton says… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Thune went on the floor of the U.S. Senate Wednesday, going after Democratic leadership on their position regarding what’s happening in Israel. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer(N.Y.) last week called on new elections in Israel. Senator Thune called this inappropriate. Senator Thune called out leadership for not going after Iran who’s helping… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release)- Governor Kristi Noem appeared in front of the House Committee on Agriculture discussing China’s influence on the ag industry. Governor Noem talks about what China done with other aspects of food supply in the U.S. Noem tells the committee China is now interested in purchasing ag land across the country. Noem told… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Campaign School workshop, originally scheduled for March 27th, has been postponed to April 16th. The original time and location will remain the same – 11 am to 4 pm at the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce conference room, 514 South Main Street. This event is hosted by the Chamber and… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem will host a town hall in Mobridge. The town hall will begin at 10:30am CT at Plains Family Restaurant. WHAT: Gov. Noem to Host Town Hall in Mobridge WHEN: Friday, March 22, 2024, at 10:30am CT WHERE: Plains Family Restaurant (860 W Grand Crossing, Mobridge, SD,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- Donald Trump cruised to easy wins in five Republican presidential primaries on Tuesday. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he is surprised that Trump is the last Republican candidate standing this early in the process. Thune says there is a clear choice for American voters this November. Trump won Republican presidential primaries in… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Watertown police say a suspect is in custody in a stabbing that left the victim with potentially life-threatening injuries. Captain Steve Rehorst says officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Fourth Avenue Northwest just before 3 p.m. Wednesday, where they found an adult victim with two stab wounds. Police immediately identified and located… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4 is sponsoring the 10th annual Run from the 5K on Saturday May 13th at Wylie Park. Police officer Dan Kaiser talks about the run for the kids that will be happening. Detective Justine Charles talks about how to register for this event. Kaiser discuss where… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1259 and SB 52 into law, which make up the budget for the State of South Dakota for the remainder of fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2025. “This is a budget that prioritizes the people of South Dakota, not government projects,” said Governor Noem. “I… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Boys & Girls Club will be hosting the 13th Annual Winefest Rennaisance on Saturday, April 13th. Executive Diretor Mike Hermann: 1st Vice President & organizer Kim Bot talks about the pairings planned for the event. Organizer Dawn Williams talks about some of the artists that is planning on being there. Tickets… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–An elderly man who struck a child with his vehicle near the Watertown Boys and Girls Club, then left the scene, has been sentenced after reaching a plea deal. Ninety eight year-old Sylvester Korbel of Watertown was initially charged with Felony Hit and Run in connection with the January 4th accident. Korbel pleaded guilty Tuesday to… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- Bids were opened Tuesday from companies interested in remodeling and expanding the former Wells Fargo Bank building in downtown Watertown into a new City Hall. Seven bids were received. The low bid from Huff Construction of Aberdeen came in at just under $4.2 million. Public Works Director Heath VonEye. The city bought the… Read more »
BROWNS VALLEY, M.N.(KWAT)–The Minnesota Department of Natural Rescources (DNR) is investigating a significant fish kill on Lake Traverse on the South Dakota-Minnesota border. Fisheries Supervisor Chris Domeier says the fish kill was reported March 14th. He says the DNR fish health lab concluded the likely cause of the kill was from what’s called gas bubble… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday’s KSDN Midday Report, we had an opportunity to speak with Glacial Lakes CEO Jim Seurer to get their perspective on the 2024 legislative session. A pair of landowners from Spink County heard the interview and was given a platform to respond to what he said. Leroy Braun, who is also a… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Supreme Court heard cases Wednesday at NSU. One of the cases was Helfenstein v. Summit Carbon Solutions dealing with allowing surveys on properties whose landowners didn’t sign an easement to. Spink County Landowner Ed Fischbach talks about what the case was about. Fischbach talks about what the Supreme Court wants… Read more »
