RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Consistent protests in front of the Grand Gateway Hotel, part of a larger boycott effort, have continued for over two months now – becoming an unavoidable sight just off I-90. Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender describes the situation as one of the more “bizarre” he has witnessed. Allender looked at the long-term… Read more »

INDIANAPOLIS, I.N.(WNAX)- The growing heat wave could be signs of what to expect in the next few weeks and months. Beth Hall, Indiana State Climatologist, moderated this months North Central Regional Climate update and says they see La Nina possibly hanging on for a third year. Hall says the building heat has a direct impact… Read more »

FREDERICK, S.D.(Press Release)- A cleanup day is scheduled for Wednesday June 22, 2022. Residents are asked to have any tree/branches to the curb prior to Wednesday to be picked up by the city. Please keep any construction lumber, shingles, etc. separate from the tree debris. If any members of the public would like to help,… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- It looks likely that the State of South Dakota will finish the fiscal year at the end of the month with another surplus. State Finance Commissioner Jim Terwilliger told the Appropriations Committee this week that state tax collections through April were up about ten percent over last year. Governor Kristi Noem says there… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Study Committee on Juvenile Justice of the South Dakota legislature held its first meeting Thursday in Pierre. Committee Chair, Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp, laid out his vision for the study. Finck says he wants the meetings to be productive. Finck says he wants subgroups working on different topics. Committee members heard… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Juneteenth Day Holiday observance Monday, June 20th, 2022, City garbage pick-up will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 7:00 A.M., Tuesday.  Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up Tuesday. Recycling remaining… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday Aberdeen will celebrate Juneteeth Day with an event at Central Park called Junedeenth.  The event will begin at 12pm untl 8pm.  There will be yoga sessions at 12pm follow by open mic at 4pm hosted by Jon Boon McNutt.  The open mic will take place at the Hub City Station Event… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Federal funds from the American Rescue Plan are still flowing into South Dakota. Jim Terwilliger, head of the Bureau of Finance and Management updated the interim Appropriations Committee Wednesday. Cities will split about sixty-five million dollars separate from the state share. Terwilliger says more dollars will flow to state water projects. Terwilliger says… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Vitalant Blood Services has announced a critical shortage of blood – however it comes right on the eve of one of the Hills biggest blood drives. Guns N Hoses 2022 will see the Rapid City Fire and Police Departments square in friendly competition to see who can get the most donors through… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- While still early in the process, it appears the Rapid City area is due for a one-million square foot, 1.1 billion dollar meatpacking plant. The plant, to be operated by Kingsbury and Associates and Sirius Realty, will also be partnering with Farmers Union Industries on on-site byproduct processing. Megan Kingsbury, president and… Read more »

LYONS, N.E.(WNAX)- Despite millions of dollars invested in broadband expansion, many people across South Dakota still don’t have adequate internet access. Heidi Urlacher with the Center for Rural Affairs (in Lyons Nebraska) says they did a survey last year of broadband availability and use. Urlacher says there are still gaps in broadband coverage. Urlacher says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- School districts across South Dakota may be short up to five hundred teachers according to the latest report from the Associated School Boards. State Education Department Secretary Tiffany Sanderson says that’s a critical issue. Sanderson says they are reaching out to high school and university students to consider teaching as a career. Sanderson… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown Councilman Colin Paulsen files a lawsuit against the City of Watertown for failure to uphold an ordinance he says was broken by his opponent Lee Schoenbeck, for State Senator, during the campaign period. KXLG News reached out to Colin directly for his comments. Paulsen states in the affidavit that the signs do… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- During his appearance at Girls State at USD earlier this month, Congressman Dusty Johnson told the girls that “both political parties are messed up” in Washington. He says democrats appear to be veering wide left. Johnson says many so called moderate democrats lost their primary races. Johnson says republican leadership expects members to… Read more »