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OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- For the 12th straight month, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, moved into vigorous growth territory. Ernie Goss director of Creighton University’s Economic Forecasting Group says while still positive, the overall index dropped a bit. Goss… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – After two years with festivities either reduced or canceled due to a winter storm and COVID-19, Northern State University is excited to once again celebrate its homecoming this fall. Gypsy Day 2021 is Saturday, Oct. 2, with the 105th annual parade that morning in downtown Aberdeen. Parade registration is now open,… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio) — Moving to a new place is a major life change. It can be hard to make new connections and get to know a new town, especially during a global pandemic. To help welcome those that are new to Aberdeen – and those that have been here a while but want to get… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Redistricting Committees of the South Dakota legislature hold their first meetings of the interim today in Pierre. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, a member of the House committee, says they had a brief meeting in Pierre before the end of the legislative session. Cwach says they plan to hold public hearings this… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Memorial Day holiday weekend kicked off the summer travel season and Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says lots of people want to get outdoors. Steward says they expect a strong summer travel season. Steward says gas prices across South Dakota are averaging about two ninety, up over a dollar over… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.The (WNAX)- The ribbon was cut on the Huether Family Aquatics Center in Yankton on Saturday. Despite temperatures in the low 60s, an invited crowd enjoyed the water features. Yankton Mayor Stephanie Moser says its hard to describe the opening. Moser says there is a long history of a swimming pool on the site… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The FDA and CDC have cleared Pfizer Covid-19 vaccinations for kids ages 12 to 17. Yankton Pediatrician Dr April Willman says she has been talking to parents about the safety of the vaccine. Willman says many parents are worried about side effects from the Covid-19 shots. Willman says she has treated a number… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths(through Friday), while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,014. The state had 31 new cases and 34 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 382. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
After a year off due to the pandemic, Girls State returns to the University of South Dakota in Vermillion this week. Executive Director Tiffany Newman says it has been a challenge to pick it back up. Newman says they have a good number of girls attending. Newman says the program, sponsored by the American Legion… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Pierre police have made a connection between some recent burglaries in Pierre and a rollover crash near the Grey Goose area of Hughes County two weeks ago. Pierre Police Captain Bryan Walz says officers assisting at the rollover found items reported as stolen at the crash site. 33-year-old Wesley Boni was originally reported… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations stayed the same, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,010. The state had 58 new cases and 76 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 391. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Due to the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 31st, 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 a.m. Tuesday, June 1st. Both Monday’s and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday.… Read more »
SOUTH DAKOTA(KELO Radio)- Triple-A (AAA) expects Memorial Day weekend travel to rebound after last’s year’s shutdown because of the pandemic. If you’re traveling by car, truck or RV, you can expect to pay about 40 more cents per gallon over last year. That’s according to Politifact. Triple-A says the national average for a gallon of… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- You’ll see far more Highway Patrol troopers on South Dakota Highways this Memorial Day weekend. Major Rob Weinmeister with the Highway Patrol says Memorial Day tends to bring extra travelers to the state’s roads. The South Dakota Highway Patrol will be engaged in two enforcement efforts over the holiday. Troopers have been pulling… Read more »
KANSAS CITY, M.O.(WNAX)- La Nina, the cooling of the Pacific Ocean surface, which has an impact on North American weather has faded away. Doug Kluck, Regional Climate Service Director for the National Weather Service in Kansas City says those temperatures have normalized. Kluck says La Nina may reappear later this year, but it will take… Read more »
