VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators spent most of this year’s session deciding how to spend hundreds of millions of mostly one time federal dollars. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says it was surprising to hear some of those dollars are being returned to the federal government. Rusch says he spent a fair amount of time… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will begin construction on U.S. Highway 12 from Aberdeen to Ipswich on Monday, April 11, 2022. The project consists of modifying intersections, constructing passing lanes, bridge end approach slabs and pavement, lighting, and guardrail. The construction operations will reduce traffic to one lane with… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Prior to the city council meeting Monday, the city councilpersons did a work session dealing with an ordinance dealing with issues of public & criminal nuisances. Planning & Zoning Director Brett Bill talks about how much of an issue public nuisances are. City Attorney Ron Wager concur with what Bill was saying. Wager… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. – At the request of legislators, the South Dakota Department of Public Safety will conduct a public briefing for legislators on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in regards to the crash where South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was driving a vehicle that struck and killed the late Joseph Boever on Sept. 12, 2020… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA,(HubCityRadio)- Atlantic Records released “Bad Girl” this morning, April 4 in anticipation of Judd Hoos’ performance 7PM TONIGHT on NBC.  Judd Hoos will be performing on the show American Song Contest hosted by Snoop Dogg & Kelly Clarkson. Judd Hoos is Representing South Dakota on NBC’s American Song Contest and making their National debut… Read more »

TRIPP, S.D.(WNAX)- Counties are usually at the end of the funding chain for roads and bridges. Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp says legislators passed more bills this year that should send more dollars to local governments. Finck, Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, says there is a good chance of federal transportation dollars flowing down… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month to help bring an end to abuse and neglect in South Dakota. The Department of Social Services (DSS) is asking everyone to be vigilant in watching for signs of a problem and to report anything suspicious. “Child abuse or neglect… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University and the NSU Foundation will host the second annual day of giving, GiveNDay, on Wednesday, April 6. Also known as #OneDayOnePack, this 24-hour challenge is designed to inspire all supporters of Northern to come together to provide essential funding across the university. Last year’s event was a huge… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Yankton continues to engage with FEMA over updated flood maps. Community and Economic Development Director Dave Mingo says the city is challenging the FEMA work maps. The city saw widespread flooding from the bomb cyclone in March of 2019. Mingo says that doesn’t have much of an effect on the… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents this week approved a major addition to the Wellness Center on the campus of the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. USD Assistant vice president for financial affairs, Jessica Priester updated the board on the project. Priester says costs have risen since last fall. Most of the… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Centers for Disease Control and the FDA have released guidelines for the fourth Covid-19 booster shot. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, outlines the recommendations. Healy says those that got the Johnson & Johnson shots can also get a booster. Healy says the boosters are designed… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- It’s official. Brown County has approved a $4.5 million purchase agreement for the former Hub City, Inc. property on Industrial Avenue. In a special meeting Friday morning, commissioners approved the purchase agreement for the property, which includes two platted lots — one for the main manufacturing plant and one for the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Saturday is the debut of the HAPI Home Buyers Show with your host Rachel Dix.  The show will be airing the 1st & 3rd Saturdays on KSDN 930AM/102.1FM beginning at 8:10am. Here’s a preview from Rachel. You can also listen to it online at www.hubcityradio.com or Facebook.com/HubCityRadioNews.        

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the nine state Mid America region is showing signs of strong growth. Ernie Goss, an economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, who coordinates the monthly survey, says it was kind of a surprise. Goss says they asked business managers about issues they see ahead. Goss says the region is… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- People and equipment from Lake Area Technical College in Watertown filled the CM-TEA building in Yankton Thursday to show off high tech education. LuAnn Strait, Director of Student Services at LATC, says it is their first “Mini-Maker Camp”. Strait says they were giving students a wide range of experiences. Strait says they are… Read more »