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April 3, 2023

Winter storms coming this week to the region

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The city of Aberdeen received 7.5 inches from the latest blizzard that hit last Friday.  More snow is coming to the region beginning Tuesday.  The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Blizzard Warning beginning at 1pm Tuesday running until 1am Thursday. Meteorologist Megan Mulford with the NWS in Aberdeen tracks where… Read more »

April 3, 2023

NSU Foundation to host third annual GiveNDay on Wednesday, April 5th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)– Northern State University and the NSU Foundation will host the third annual day of giving, GiveNDay, on Wednesday, April 5. Also known as #OneDayOnePack, this 24-hour challenge is designed to inspire all supporters of Northern to come together to provide essential funding across the university. Last year’s event was a huge success, with… Read more »

April 3, 2023

Body reported at Westside Park Sunday

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton Police Department, Yankton County Sheriff’s Office, and Yankton County Search and Rescue were called to Westside Park Sunday. At approximately 11:45 AM they received a report of a body in the Westside Park Pond area. Yankton County Search and Rescue assisted with the recovery of the body and the incident is… Read more »

April 3, 2023

ACT presenting “How To Eat Like a Child”

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre is presenting the Young People’s Theatre  play “How To Eat Like a Child” from April 12th-16th at the Capitol Theatre. The play is a hilarious musical romp through the joys and sorrows of being a child! Young actors give twenty-three lessons in such subjects as how to beg for… Read more »

April 3, 2023

Department of Revenue updates tax system for decrease in state tax rate

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On July 1, 2023, South Dakota’s tax rate will decrease from 4.5 percent to 4.2 percent. Governor Kristi Noem and the Department of Revenue are working diligently to account for the three-tenth percent sales tax decrease created by House Bill 1137. “We are excited to provide this tax relief for the people… Read more »

April 3, 2023

Board of Regents reach teach out agreement with Presentation

ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents, at their meeting at Northern State University in Aberdeen last week, reached a “teach out” agreement with Presentation College. Associate Vice President for Academics, Pam Carriveau says it has taken some time to get the agreement. Presentation, also in Aberdeen, announced earlier this year that they would… Read more »

April 3, 2023

Economy showing signs of growth despite supply chain issues

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the Mid America region continues to grow despite continuing challenges. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says their survey shows a slight decline in the past month. Goss says it appears there are sectional recessions. Goss says there are still issues business managers are concerned about. Goss says he expects… Read more »

April 3, 2023

Tukesbrey Wins 2022 Sevareid Awards

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (HubCityRadio.com) – Over the weekend in the Twin Cities, Hub City Radio’s own David Tukesbrey won two Sevareid Awards for small market radio play-by-play for his work in 2022. The awards, named for the North Dakota-born and University of Minnesota-educated journalist best known for his work as a correspondent for CBS Radio and… Read more »

April 3, 2023

Roadwork set to begin on SD State Highways in southeast SD this week

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite the lingering winter weather, the construction season is imminent. South Dakota Department of Transportation regional engineer Greg Rothschadl says the barricades are ready to go up on Highway 46. Rothschadl says the contractor plans to be out in force next week. Rothschadl says the lingering winter hasn’t slowed construction much, yet. Rothschadl… Read more »

April 3, 2023

SD Chamber of Commerce President react to the veto on bill revising the UCC

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem vetoed a bill revising the Uniform Commercial Code and the legislature failed to override that. State Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Dave Owen says fear overcame logic. Owen says the Governor’s opposition was a major factor in swinging the votes. District 18 Representative Julie Auch of Lesterville… Read more »

April 1, 2023

Building collapse occured Friday night on South Main Street

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On March 31, 2023 at .approximately 11pm, Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to the 100 block of south Main Street for a reported building collapse. When fire crews arrived, a three-story downtown building was found to have collapsed along with a large amount of scattered debris. There was a subsequent fire that… Read more »

March 31, 2023

32-year-old man dead following self-inflicted gunshot wound

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A 32-year-old man died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Thursday after driving erratically and displaying a firearm in the northeast part of Pierre. Information from the South Dakota’s Division of Criminal Investigation says traffic was shut down in the area on Fourth Street about 5pm. When officers arrived and approached the parked… Read more »

March 31, 2023

Board of Regents discuss policy dealing with minors on campus

ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents at their meeting at Northern State University in Aberdeen, presented the first reading for a policy addressing non-student minors on campus. The policy establishes a responsible framework to protect youth invited to campus for activities, programs, or events. Regents counsel Nathan Lukkes says they have set up… Read more »

March 31, 2023

First annual Aberdeen Burger Battle to begin in April

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Starting April 1, 2023, the first Inaugural Aberdeen Burger Battle will take place through the month of April until a burger champion has been crowned by YOU, the voters! Participating restaurants across Aberdeen will showcase their unique take on the classic burger. While there can only be one Best Burger, our restaurants are… Read more »