ABERDEEN, S.D. – On October 6, 2022 at 1512 hours, Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to the 600 block of south 13th Street for a reported fire inside a mobile home. On arrival, fire crews found a small area of fire that occurred near the furnace. Fire crews extinguished hot spots and completed overhaul to ensure… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Janet Kittams, CEO of South Dakota’s Helpline Center, says it can be difficult to start a conversation about someone’s– including your own– mental health. She says people may not be aware of how long a mental health issue has been disrupting them. The 988 Suicide and… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Georgia republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker has become entangled in allegations of paying for a girlfriend’s abortion as he runs as a strong pro-life candidate. South Dakota Senator John Thune says voters have to sift through the charges and counter charges. Thune says the race is center to control of the Senate next… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson was in Watertown Thursday to speak at the South Dakota Municipal League’s annual conference. Johnson has been discussing foreign companies, specifically China, buying excessive acres of agricultural land. Johnson says even social media is cause for concern. Johnson says the U.S. needs more data and better data. For… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A group campaigning against the legalization of recreational marijuana for South Dakotans age 21 years and over made a stop in Fort Pierre & Aberdeen this week. Protecting South Dakota Kids campaign chair Jim Kinyon says the marijuana grown and processed today is far more potent than what was smoked in the… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB)-Police Chief Geody Vandewater, in his update to the city council this week, says they’re looking at updating their firearms. Vandewater says the goal is to change the caliber. Vandewater says the department will also need to update its radios. As for staffing, Vandewater says they are currently fully staffed, although he says some… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Staff turnover and allegations of possible unethical activity has led to an investigation of the Yankton County Equalization Department. County Commission Chairman Joe Healy said they first heard of the allegations in an executive session. Healy says the state Division of Criminal Investigation has been brought into the situation. Healy says the release… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Energy companies are rushing to assure adequate supplies of natural gas for the upcoming winter. Luke Hansen, gas supply manager for Northwestern Energy, says they don’t have a lot of their own gas storage. Hansen says their contracts for ongoing gas supply are pretty solid. Hansen says if they need extra gas during… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota students and families are now able to access a new, online tutoring program, staffed by college students who are preparing to become teachers. Secretary of Education Tiffany Sanderson says the Dakota Dreams Online Tutoring Program offers free online tutoring to K-12 students across the state. Sanderson says tutors provide support for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Salvation Army of Aberdeen welcomed in two new Corps Administrators Joel & Ramona Arthur back in June.  We had an opportunity to introduce Joel Arthur to the public. Arthur introduced himself to the public. Arthur was given the nickname Enjoy Joel. He talks about how he got his nickname. Arthur talks about… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Friday, October 7, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 1st Ave NE from Penn Street to Dakota Street The road is expected to remain closed all day; motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre will be very busy beginning Friday through next week. Managing Director, Brian Schultz talks about the play being performed at the Capitol Theatre this weekend. Schultz talks about where to get tickets for the show. Schultz talks about auditions coming next week for the play “The Homecoming”. Schultz talks… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota voters will decide on legalizing recreational marijuana next month. IM27 was petitioned on the ballot after an Amendment legalizing marijuana was overturned by the state Supreme Court. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion, a retired circuit judge, says his experience with marijuana was not good. Rusch says there may not be the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week and today is National Depression Screening Day. Janet Kittams is the CEO of the Helpline Center, the entity operating the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in South Dakota. She says people can use the 988 number a few different ways. Since 988 was activated in… Read more »

VALE, S.D.(WNAX)- While there is no democrat in the race for the US House from South Dakota, voters will still have a choice. Collin Duprel of Vale is running for the seat as a Libertarian. Duprel says voters are telling him about one critical issue. Duprel says as a third party candidate, he can work… Read more »