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PIERRE, S.D. – With more people traveling this week for the Thanksgiving Holiday, the South Dakota Highway Patrol reminds drivers that it is even more important to stay safe. “Thanksgiving is a major travel holiday and that increases the chances of motor vehicle crashes,” said Col. Rick Miller, superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Fire Marshal reminds citizens to enjoy the good food and activity that are part of the Thanksgiving holiday, but not to forget the importance of fire safety. Nationally, Thanksgiving Day is when the most home cooking fires happen each year. State Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says the holiday always presents… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,318. The state had 931 new cases and 837 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,950. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Covid Relief Liaison Committee of the South Dakota legislature, meeting in Pierre last week, got an outline of how state government agencies plan to spend almost a billion dollars of federal Covid funding. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they didn’t get a lot of details. Hunhoff says the Department of Ag… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls Police say they plan for the worst case scenario when putting together security plans for events like this coming Friday’s Parade of Lights. Sunday night’s tragedy in Waukesha, Wisconsin is on their minds. Lt. Andrew Siebenborn says the department dedicates considerable staffing to these events. Siebenborn says the department has… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem will host the 2021 Grand Lighting Ceremony for Christmas at the South Dakota Capitol in the Rotunda on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 7:30 p.m. CST. The public is invited to join Governor Kristi Noem, First Gentleman Bryon Noem, and Pierre Mayor Steve Harding as they welcome guests and light… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- It looks like South Dakota republicans could see primary candidates for Governor, US Senate and Congress on next June’s election ballot. GOP Party Chairman Dan Lederman says the party stays out of those races. Governor Kristi Noem is facing a challenge from Representative Steven Haugaard of Sioux Falls. Lederman says despite the Governor… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday observance on Thursday, November 25 & Friday, November 26, 2021, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Thursday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Both Wednesday and Thursday’s… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Executive Director of the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau, Casey Weismantel delivered the 3rd quarter report to the Aberdeen City Council Monday night. Weismantel talks about fewer people seeing the official website but are staying on for longer length of time. Weismantel talked about the campaigns they ran during the summer months. Weismantel… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Tif(Tax Increment Finance) request made by the Stencil group has been put on hold for two weeks. City Manager Joe Gaa talks what this tif was for. Gaa talks about infrastructure that will be include in this tif. Councilman Clint Rux express opposition to that part. Pete Stencil with the Stencil Group… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council Monday night approved the fees and charges the citizens of Aberdeen would have to pay for a variety of programs. One change did take place regarding the cannabis industry. Councilman Clint Rux offered an amendment in regards to a fee to start a cannabis dispensary. Rux explains why he… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday the Aberdeen City Council did a work session dealing with the potential need to upgrade the Aberdeen Water Treatment Plant. Banner Associates Dennis Rebelein, Wastewater Treatment Department Head gave the council a review. Rebelein talks about the current conditions of the treatment plant. Rebelein talks one of the bigger issue is… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – The Black Hills had their very own turkey pardon Monday. With Thanksgiving just days away, Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender wanted to make sure Gobbles was safe. At a special ceremony at Main Street Square, Allender provided a pardon for Gobbles the Turkey. Gobbles was on hand for today’s pardoning and… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Following two weeks of sometimes contentious discussions at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference, or COP26, the path away from fossil fuel usage remains unclear. Eight of the events attendees, representatives from the Rapid City-based NDN Collective Climate Justice team, have returned home and are now assessing the path forward. One team… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- It looks like the holiday week weather will be very quiet. Matthew Meyers at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says they don’t see any real chances of rain or snow. Meyers says the cold front that does come through won’t do much more than drop temperatures a bit. The Climate… Read more »
