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August 15, 2022

The Band Perry to replace Lady A at the South Dakota State Fair

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Following the cancellation of the Sunday night show of Lady A at the South Dakota State Fair, they have been busy looking for a replacement.  Assistant manager with the SD State Fair Candi Briley announced who will headline Sunday September 4th at the Grandstand. Briley said tickets are available now. Holders of Lady… Read more »

August 15, 2022

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally concluded Sunday

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The city of Sturgis officially closed the 82nd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally by holding closing ceremonies Saturday afternoon. The ceremony began with the unveiling of the logo for the 83rd rally, which incorporates the city’s new iconic “S” logo with the number 83 in the middle. Following the unveiling, daredevil Cole Freeman… Read more »

August 15, 2022

SD Department of Veterans Affairs honored a bridge last weekend in Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On Saturday morning, family members and friends gathered at the BG Ernie Edwards Readiness Center in Watertown for an honoring ceremony of a loved soldier killed during the Vietnam War. KXLG News attended this incredible bridge dedication for Sgt. James Haider; before it started, we spoke with a long-time, well-known resident of the… Read more »

August 15, 2022

Mid-America economy still showing signs of growth

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Economic conditions appear to be going in different directions, with some signs of a recession, and other segments showing strong growth. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says they are seeing that in the nine state Mid America region. Goss says he expects inflation to stay fairly hot for a while. Goss says… Read more »

August 15, 2022

Northern plains seeing mixed bag of weather this summer

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- While some areas of the northern plains will see rain this week, many crops have been damaged by the string of hot, dry days. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says there are big differences in conditions. Todey says rain now will be of limited help. Todey says… Read more »

August 15, 2022

Preview of the 16th Annual South Dakota Film Festival coming up in September

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 16th annual South Dakota Film Festival is coming up on the weekend of September 16th-18th at the Capitol Theater in Aberdeen.  Executive Director Steven Huber provides a preview. Huber talks about a television star who will be appearing at this year’s festival. Brian Baumgartner will be appearing in the movie Electric Jesus. … Read more »

August 15, 2022

Lewis & Clark Regional Water System open new water tower in Beresford

BERESFORD, S.D.(WNAX)- The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System hit another benchmark last week with the ribbon cutting of their Beresford water tower. Executive Director Troy Larson says its another key piece of their distribution system. They also celebrated the seventy five million dollars in federal infrastructure funding they got. Larson says their funding this… Read more »

August 15, 2022

Police in Sioux Falls reminding citizens to not leave guns in cars

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Another police involved shooting in Sioux Falls last week points out the dangers of guns on the street to cops and citizens. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead says they need help from the public. Milstead says they are also dealing with many repeat offenders. Milstead says another growing threat is teenagers with… Read more »

August 15, 2022

Yankton City Council prepping for their upcoming budget

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Sales taxes in the City of Yankton have resumed their upward climb. City Finance Officer Al Viereck says the last few months have seen strong growth. Viereck says July tax collections set a record. Viereck says they continue to stick to their conservative spending plan. The city commission will adopt next years budget… Read more »

August 15, 2022

Recap of Board of Regents meeting at Lewis & Clark Resort

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents used their summer retreat at the Lewis & Clark Lake Resort near Yankton to talk through a number of issues. Board President Pam Roberts says they had finished their budget work for the year. Roberts says they have assembled a good team in Pierre and on the… Read more »

August 14, 2022

Recap of Senator Mike Rounds’s appearance on NBC “Meet the Press”

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday, Senator Mike Rounds appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press to discuss the FBI’s raid of Former President Donald Trump’s home at Mar-a-loga, Florida. Senator Rounds told Andrea Mitchell, who was filling in for Chuck Todd, that more information needs to be provided by the FBI as to why the raid needed… Read more »

August 14, 2022

Final numbers from the 82nd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Daily Information Compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday August 06, 2022, to 6 a.m. Sunday August 14, 2022 FINAL NUMBERS   Item Sturgis Rapid City District District Total Last Year to Date DUI Arrests 116 32 148 122 Misd Drug Arrests 101 47 148 151 Felony Drug Arrests 89 14 103 112… Read more »

August 14, 2022

Fatal car crash North of Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) –  One person died and three others were injured in a one-vehicle crash Thursday north of Aberdeen. Names of the four people involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan was northbound on Brown County 14 when it  did… Read more »

August 13, 2022

Congressman Johnson’s statement on partisan reconciliation bill

Washington, D.C.(Press Release) – On Friday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) issued the following statement after the U.S. House passed the Democrats’ $739 billion Inflation Reduction Act on a party-line vote: “This week’s 8.5% inflation report is a resounding alarm the Left continues to ignore,” said Johnson. “Americans are facing record-high inflation – more spending… Read more »