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May 25, 2023

Travel to be high over Memorial Day holiday weekend

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The Memorial Day holiday weekend is normally a popular traveling time, and this year will be no exception according to Rylie Mansuetti (man-sue-etty) with AAA. She says those numbers are an increase from 2022. For those who plan to drive to their Memorial Day destination, Mansuetti says gas prices are down from last… Read more »

May 25, 2023

License Plate Decals for May due Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Wednesday, May 31st is the deadline to renew license plate decals for May. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for this month. Brown County offices will be closed Monday for the Memorial Day Holiday.

May 25, 2023

31-year-old man charged with murder in the death of Timber Rose Cournoyer

The victim of the assault that took place Monday night in Yankton has been identified as 33-year-old Timber Rose Cournoyer. (coh-noy-er) Yankton Police Chief Jason Foote says 31-year-old Adrian Lund was arrested and charged with Murder in the Second Degree, Aggravated Assault Domestic, and Possession of Controlled Substance after the investigation into Timber’s death. Officers… Read more »

May 25, 2023

2023 Aberdeen Area Pride Festival coming up June 2nd-4th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 3rd annual Aberdeen Area Pride Festival will be taking place the weekend of June 2nd-4th in Aberdeen. John Schwab, Aberdeen Area Pride President, offered up a preview of this event. June is Pride Month & Schwab explains how this came about. South Dakota legislature passed HB1080 which prevents transgender care for those… Read more »

May 25, 2023

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Memorial Day Holiday observance Monday, May 29, 2023, City garbage pick-up will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 7:00 A.M., Tuesday.  Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up Tuesday. Recycling remaining… Read more »

May 25, 2023

Davison County approves a TIF for a processing plant just south of Mitchell

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The Davison County Commission on Tuesday approved a Tax Increment Financing District, or TIF, for a 3,000-ton-a-day multi-seed processing plant just south of Mitchell.  The High Plains Processing plant, which is expected to bring between 75-85 jobs to the area, will be located at the intersection of 257th Street and Highway 37.  South… Read more »

May 25, 2023

El Nino could arrive as early as June

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- With an El Nino watch in place, outlooks for summer in the northern plains are turning warmer and drier. Iowa State Climatologist Justin Glisan moderated this month’s North Central Region Climate update. He says the June forecast shows the beginnings of that warm, dry pattern. Glisan says the outlooks for summer are also… Read more »

May 25, 2023

Attorney General Marty Jackley joining 38 other Attorneys General calling for Congress to pass Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is joining thirty eight other Attorneys General in asking Congress to pass the “Combating Illicit Xylazine Act”. Jackley says it adds a deadly boost to other illegal drugs. Jackley says it’s a desperate move by drug sellers and users. Xylazine is a veterinary medication used to sedate… Read more »

May 25, 2023

MidAmerican Energy & Missouri River Energy Services stop development of the Gregory County Pumped Storage Project

GREGORY, S.D.(WNAX)- MidAmerican Energy and Missouri River Energy Services have announced they will stop further development of the proposed Gregory County Pumped Storage Project. Missouri River spokesman Tim Blodgett says it was the risk involved. The project would have built a large reservoir on the west bank of the Missouri River southwest of Platte. Then… Read more »

May 24, 2023

House explosion in Fort Pierre kills 2 people

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Two people died in a house explosion south of Fort Pierre Wednesday. KELOLAND’s Bob Mercer was on the scene at the Antelope Creek area off of South Dakota 1806 Wednesday afternoon and saw at least one body being removed from what’s left of the home. Mercer reported the house is… Read more »

May 24, 2023

Minnehaha County Commission split on the setbacks for the CO2 pipeline

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A packed hearing and plenty of emotion…but no decision from the Minnehaha County Commission. Commissioners considered a proposal to decrease the safety setback zone for carbon capture pipelines. Minnehaha County Resident Gary Meyer says he isn’t directly affected by the proposed pipelines. He objects to the decreasing margins of protection for people… Read more »

May 24, 2023

Aberdeen Wine Walk scheduled for Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Wine Walk is coming up on Thursday in downtown Aberdeen. Executive Director for Aberdeen Downtown Association, Alexa Sheldon talks about moving the event from the fall to the spring. Sheldon tells everyone where to begin this. Sheldon encourage everyone to check the places that are doing the wine walk but would… Read more »

May 24, 2023

North American Electric Reliability warn of increase use of summertime power & usage

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The North American Electric Reliability Corporation has issued warnings about summertime power production and usage. South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Chris Nelson says there could be problems if something unusual happens. Nelson says the northern plains produces more than enough electricity. Nelson says problems could develop between electric generation regions. Nelson says they… Read more »