To submit a news story, please email Scott at news@hubcityradio.com.
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The suspect in Sunday’s homicide in Yankton made his initial appearance in court Wednesday morning. During the initial appearance it was announced Trevor Wayne Harrison of Yankton is facing a charge of homicide as murder in the first-degree and, in the alternate, homicide as murder in the second-degree. Harrison can ultimately only be… Read more »
HURON, S.D.(Press Release) – Following the Nov. 8 vote, South Dakota Farmers Union members join with the majority of South Dakotans in celebrating the passage of Amendment D. “Medicaid expansion keeps our tax dollars in South Dakota and it will help farm and ranch families access healthcare,” said Doug Sombke, President of South Dakota Farmers… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen Forestry Division along with other City crews will be out picking up branches that have fallen from boulevard trees. Everything will get picked up, but it may take until next week. Damage from private property trees will be the responsibility of the homeowner or property owner and will… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- It will be some time before control of Congress becomes clear. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says there are several possibilities. Rounds says republican control would narrow the choices for the Biden Administration. Rounds says republicans now force many votes on most procedural moves in the Senate. Rounds took part in the 100th… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune made some history when he won his fourth term in the Senate on Tuesday. That ties him with former Senator Karl Mundt, the only other person in state history to be elected four times. Thune says he appreciates the support. Thune says he listened to a lot of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Monday, November 14, 2022 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 12th Avenue SE from S Washington Street to S Jay Street Work will be completed as quickly as possible. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 13 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,078. The state had 871 new cases and 846 recoveries, increasing active infections to 616. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Aberdeen, SD) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s November Business After Hours mixer has been postponed due to the impending winter storm warning. It has been rescheduled for Thursday, November 17. The time and location will remain the same: from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Montgomery’s, 3502 7th Avenue Southeast. Food and beverages will be… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The November Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Wednesday, November 16 from 12-1 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. Guest speaker will be David Owen, President & Chief Lobbyist with the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. David will… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – LifeServe Blood Center and Langford Community are excited to announce their new lifesaving partnership. LifeServe Blood Center, ranked as one of the top 15 blood centers in the country provides blood products to 157 hospitals primarily in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. LifeServe has supported many hospitals across South Dakota for… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem easily won re-election with a sixty two to thirty five percent margin over democrat Jamie Smith. In her victory speech, Noem referenced the pandemic and her response to it, Noem says South Dakota will be an example of freedom. Noem said she appreciates what the people have… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday on Friday, November 11, 2022, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Friday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Thursday, November 10, 2022. Both Thursday and Friday’s garbage will be picked up… Read more »
VIBORG, S.D.(WNAX)- Some rural school districts are getting a nice surprise and seeing more students come in their doors. Brett Mellum, Superintendent at Viborg-Hurley says they have had several increases in a row. Mellum says they have been able to adjust their staff to adapt. Mellum says while state aid rises with the enrollment, costs… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The new walking bridge at Westside Park in Yankton was dedicated Monday. The Avera Health Foundation helped with the reconstruction of the pond, island and bridge with a two hundred-thousand-dollar donation. Mayor Stephanie Moser said it’s a major part of the park reconstruction. Moser says they appreciate the help from their partners. There… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US Department of Agriculture is rolling out millions of dollars to help small meat processors and lockers expand and compete. Planning and Development District Three in Yankton is getting over two million dollars for those type of programs. Areawide Business Council Administrator Laurie Cowman says they did a survey of processors in… Read more »
