PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Study Committee on Juvenile Justice of the South Dakota legislature met last week. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says they talked about services needed to keep kids out of the juvenile justice system. Stevens says rural areas are especially lacking in any type of juvenile services. Stevens says early intervention is the… Read more »

DENVER, C.O.(WNAX)- Region 8 of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, based in Denver, held their annual “Great Shakeout” exercise last week. Sean McGowan, Earthquake Program Manager for Region 8, says while rare in the region, its good to be prepared for possible shakers. McGowan says despite relative stability, there may be unknown underground fault lines… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature endorsed a resolution at their meeting last week to give the committee subpoena power. Committee member, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they need that power to do their work. Hunhoff says they have had a difficult time getting information… Read more »

KIMBALL, S.D.(WNAX)- Overweg Repair of Kimball has been selected as the South Dakota Retailers Association “Retailer of the Year.” Overweg Repair is a family business owned by Dan and Corinne Overweg. Overweg says they have been in business since 1985. Overweg says they want to be a good part of their community. That award and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council address Ordinance 22-10-6(Animal & Fowl in the City Code). Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager discussed some of the amendments that was proposed to the ordinance. Wager talks about the mental state of the pet to be determine incompatible with the city ordinance. Wager address the issue… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will sponsor a special Halloween Free Skate Day on Sunday, October 30th from 6;15pm-9pm.  Dress in Costume and your admission is free! Start your Halloween weekend at The Odde Ice Arena. For more information on recreational skating or skating lessons, call the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A recent You Gov America poll showed about twenty percent of those surveyed approved of the job that Congress was doing and that was up from the sixteen percent approving a year ago. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says it has been a difficult time. Johnson says he will continue to pursue his… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Northern State University Fall Jazz Concert will take place Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will feature the 2 O’Clock Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Grant Manhart, NSU professor of music. Tickets will be available at the door, at a cost of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Community Concert Association (ACCA) is excited to announce their next concert of the 2022-23 Season will be The Atlantic City Boys on Tuesday, October 25 at 7:00 pm at the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre in the NSU Johnson Fine Art Center. The Atlantic City Boys are a nostalgic vocal… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Nursing homes in Salem and Florence are joining the list of those that have closed or soon will. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says current policy is not working. Cwach says he has backed bills that could help refinance nursing homes. Cwach says they have to rethink the entire system. At least a… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Founders Park, a small area next to the USD Presidents home in Vermillion was dedicated Thursday. USD President Sheila Gestring says it is a reminder of the legacy of Vermillion and USD. Gestring says there were several connected families. Gestring says it’s a small public area just east of downtown. The area features… Read more »

WALLACE, S.D.(Press Release) –  A Brentford, S.D., woman has been identified as the person who died Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash that occurred near Wallace. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2019 GMC Terrain SUV was westbound on South Dakota Highway 20, near the intersection with 436th Avenue, when the vehicle crossed the centerline… Read more »

WARNER, S.D.(Press Release)- The LifeServe Blood Center, the SOLE blood provider to Avera St. Luke’s, held a blood drive held in Warner on Tuesday, October 18, had a great turn-out!   19 donors were able to donate and 21 units of life saving blood were donated.  Thank you to every donor who participated in the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The deadline for voter registration in South Dakota is Monday. State Director of Elections Kea Warne says voters should check to see if their election district has  changed. Warne says the deadline is end of business on Monday. Warne says with the short time left, its best to go directly to the county… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Special Olympics will be sponsoring a bowling tournament taking place at the Village Bowl on Friday, November 4th through Sunday, November 6th. Missy Hill with the Special Olympics talks about looking for volunteers to help with the tournament. Hill talks about what the volunteers will do. If you want to… Read more »