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ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Nominations are being sought for the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 27th annual ABBY Awards. The awards banquet will be held on Thursday, September 16 at the Dakota Event Center. Anyone may nominate a business or organization in the following categories by calling the Chamber at 605-225-2860 or emailing info@aberdeen-chamber.com: … Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem spoke to a general assembly at Girls State on the USD Campus on Wednesday. Noem says she is always inspired when she talks to and meets the girls. During her speech, Noem told the girls to “be happy,” and focus on the positive around them. Noem says she… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,022. The state had 20 new cases and 32 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 266. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Women’s Fellowship Rummage Sale is going on today & tomorrow at the Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ. The sale runs from 3-7pm today & 8am-12pm Saturday with the bag sale beginning at 11am. The church is located at 431 W Melgaard Rd in Aberdeen.
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A member of the Pierre Police Department has been appointed by South Dakota legislators to serve on an oversight panel connected to Initiated Measure 26 which opens the use of medicinal marijuana to South Dakotans. Captain Bryan Walz joins Mobridge Police Chief Shawn Madison as the two representatives of law enforcement. Walz says… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Toward the end of this month (week ending June 26, 2021), South Dakota will stop participating in national pandemic-related unemployment assistance programs. State Labor and Regulation Secretary Marcia Hultman says business owners across the state say they can’t find enough workers. Hultman says one reemployment obstacle is there’s a disconnect between the jobs… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder visited our studios to help promote Cash-It Program. This program is set up to help those who may have unclaimed properties. Haeder talks about how much unclaimed property there is in the state. Haeder explains where some of the unclaimed property comes from. Haeder offers… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A new report by the Associated General Contractors shows nearly double-digit increases in construction jobs in the Northern Plains from February 2020 to April 2021. Sioux Falls had the 32nd best positive change of any metro area during that period. The city saw an increase of 1,000 construction jobs for a 12%… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,020. The state had 15 new cases and 33 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 281. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Sobriety checkpoints will be held in 17 counties throughout South Dakota during June. The 18 total checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota Highway Patrol with the help of local law enforcement. The goal of the checkpoints is discourage people from… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Calvary Baptist Church in Aberdeen is hosting a free food giveaway beginning at 4PM. The giveaway will be a truckload of about 30lbs of food and is on a first come first serve basis. For more details log on to the facebook page, www.facebook.com/montessoriaberdeen. Calvary Baptist Church is located at 515 8th Ave… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Traffic along a few blocks of West Pleasant Drive in Pierre was disrupted for about an hour late Tuesday afternoon, after a contractor hit a gas line while doing curb and gutter work. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department chief Ian Paul says shortly after 4pm they blocked off an area from Popular Avenue to… Read more »
STURGIS & RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council is working on an ordinance that will temporarily govern medical marijuana until the state can adopt rules on legalization. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says like other communities, they are having many concerns. He says to avoid that would be to authorize dispensaries. Ainslie says… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A new week, a new fundraising effort for the Rapid City Fire Department, who are gearing up for the third annual Josh Haugen Memorial Fundraiser scheduled for this Saturday. (June 5) The fundraiser will be held at Canyon Lake Park in Rapid City between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. RCFD public information… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A federal judge has rebuffed South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s efforts to force the National Park Service to grant the state permission to shoot fireworks from Mount Rushmore National Memorial to celebrate Independence Day this year. Noem sued the U.S. Department of Interior in an effort to reverse the decision… Read more »
