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ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday morning Congressman Dusty Johnson appeared on AgriTalk that airs on KSDN. The Congressman talk about his role on the negotiations for infrastructure in the country. Congressman Johnson talks about wanting to be a leader in agriculture at Congress. Johnson talks the impact the soybean plant has had in Aberdeen. Congressman Johnson… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths through Friday, 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 14 new cases and 36 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 242. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A Groton woman has captured the 2021 Miss South Dakota crown. The Rapid City Journal reports Kaitlin O’Neil won the title Saturday night. She bested 14 other women from across the state to earn an $8,000 scholarship with a platform entitled “Bloom – Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy You.” O’Neill… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Interim committees of the South Dakota legislature are attempting to figure out a smooth path to medical marijuana legalization. Voters approved the measure last fall that becomes effective on July first. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says the state departments coming up with rules aren’t ready yet. Rusch says another of his committees… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. – One person died late Friday night in a motorcycle-pickup crash north of Aberdeen. Names of the two people involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2020 Harley Davidson FLHTCSE2 motorcycle was southbound on 387th Avenue. A 2013 Dodge Ram pickup, going north… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The U-S Army Corps of Engineers is continuing to prepare those with interests in the Missouri River to prepare for low water as runoff into the main stem system is now forecast to be 61-percent of average. John Remus, Chief of the Missouri River Water Management Division says a letter has been sent… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)-Saturday, June 5th is 605 Day in South Dakota. Tourism department spokesperson Katlyn Svendsen says the entire state is served by one area code and 605 Day is an opportunity to celebrate the great faces and great places in South Dakota. She says there are a variety of ways to recognize 605 Day. Svendsen… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- A task force established by the South Dakota legislature continues their work, meeting at South Dakota State University in Brookings Thursday. The legislature mandated the task force to produce a report on operational efficiencies by the Board of Regents. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says they’ve done a great deal but there is… Read more »
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 »
