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New teen driving law takes effect July 1st

April 19, 2021

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – A new state law that changes some requirements for South Dakota teen-age driving licenses and operator permits takes effect July 1. The 2020 state Legislature approved the measure which is designed to strengthen the state’s graduated driver’s license laws covering teen drivers between the ages of 14 and 18. Due to… Read more »

Brown County to test severe weather sirens on Wednesday

April 19, 2021

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- South Dakota Severe Weather Awareness week is scheduled for April 19-23. During the week Brown County will be testing our entire network of outdoor warning sirens across the county. This this scheduled to happen on Wednesday April 21, 2021. Test tornado watch will be issued at approx. 10:00am CDT Test tornado warning… Read more »

Victim of fatal bow hunting accident in White identified

April 19, 2021

WHITE, S.D.(KJJQ)- A Sioux Falls man is dead after a bow hunting accident southeast of White. Brookings County Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring says it was reported just before 9:00 o’clock Friday morning in a field near the intersection of 482nd Avenue and 205th Street. Sebring says the Sheriff’s Office is investigating but it appears to… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports no COVID-19 related deaths for the weekend

April 19, 2021

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no 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 1,953. The state had 133 new cases and 190 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,153. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »

Walk-ins welcome at Avera St. Luke’s April 21st COVID-19 vaccination

April 19, 2021

ABERDEEN, S.D. –Avera St. Luke’s will once again host people for walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday, April 21. Walk-ins will be welcome from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Scheduled appointments are available during the clinic’s entiretyfrom 4:30-8:30 p.m.  Avera encourages people to self-schedule appointments at avera.org/covid-vaccine. Vaccination clinics are held inside the Avera Human Performance Center,… Read more »

Re-districting committee to meet later in April

April 19, 2021

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The re-districting committee set up by the South Dakota legislature will have a short time to get a lot of work done. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton is a member of the committee and says their first meeting is set for later this month. The official Census numbers should have been available in… Read more »

La Nina likely to fade late spring

April 19, 2021

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- One of the major climate drivers in North America should fade as summer approaches. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says it looks like “La Nina” is starting to fade away. The “La Nina” occurs when Pacific Ocean surface temperature cool, which has an impact on weather across… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 1 COVID-19 related death

April 17, 2021

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,953. The state had 200 new cases and 190 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,210. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »

Mound City man identified in fatal crash near Leola

April 17, 2021

LEOLA, S.D.(Press Release) – A Mound City, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Monday in a one-vehicle crash in McPherson County. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2010 Kenworth T600 semi-truck and trailer was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 10 when the vehicle went off the roadway and rolled. Mark Kellar, the… Read more »

NSU President Dr. Timothy Downs resigning effective immediately

April 16, 2021

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University President Timothy M. Downs has announced his resignation to pursue a new opportunity in higher education according to news release by the South Dakota Board of Regents. In his five years on the Aberdeen campus, Downs presided over positive changes on campus and within the Aberdeen community, including… Read more »

Bankers survey of Midwest States continues to show strong growth

April 16, 2021

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- A new survey of bankers across a ten state region in the middle of the country suggests strong economic growth continues but hasn’t yet rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says he expects interest rates to hold steady for at least the rest of this year. Goss says the Biden… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reported 3 COVID-19 related deaths

April 16, 2021

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,952. The state had 257 new cases and 367 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,201. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

Senator Mike Rounds react to Denver Air Connection to contract flights out of Watertown & Pierre

April 16, 2021

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Officials in both Pierre and Watertown are reacting to the U-S Department of Transportation’s decision to select Denver Air Connection for the next Essential Air Service contract to serve both cities. It’s not only local officials reacting but South Dakota’s legislative leaders are reacting as well.  South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds told KXLG… Read more »