ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Eighth Annual Lexy Becker Memorial Blood Drive is set for Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Aberdeen Mall. Melissa Becker, whose daughter Lexy passed away in November of 2012, provides the details. Becker said the event is special to her because Lexy received more than 250 units of blood and 600… Read more »

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Economy still growing, but slowing down
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The latest monthly report on the Mid America economy indicated it was still growing, but the pace was slowing. Ernie Goss, head of the Economic Forecasting Group at Creighton University in Omaha, says that slow growth is expected to continue. Goss says the pandemic will still have an impact on the… Read more »
Rapid City will be culling deer population
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – In an effort to both cut down on property damage and make a donation to those in need, Rapid City will be culling the local deer population. The harvest will be a total of 250 deer starting next month. City Parks Division manager Scott Anderson said. Hunters will use firearms… Read more »
Brookings City Council passes extension of mask mandate
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Brookings City Council passes a 60-day extension of the current pandemic restrictions that include a mask mandate and capacity restrictions on some businesses including bars and restaurants. Those measures were set to expire at the end of the month. SDSU Epidemiologist Bonny Specker says, of the 10 most populous counties… Read more »
Grants will improve soil health and reduce runoff
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The James River Water Development District has given grants to the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition and the Davison County Conservation District and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to improve soil health and reduce runoff. District Chairman Dan Klimisch of Yankton says less runoff will improve water quality in the… Read more »
Tips provided for winter safety
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Now that snow has hit the Black Hills area in force, the Rapid City Fire Department is emphasizing safety for the coming months. RCFD Public information officer Tessa (Yea-ger) Jaeger says now is a perfect time to make sure your home heater isn’t a fire liability. Jaeger added these kinds… Read more »
Corn Growers focusing on property taxes
BRIDGEWATER, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Corn Grower Association members want legislators to focus on property taxes in the 2021 session. Incoming President, Bridgewater area farmer Scott Stahl, says property taxes is on their radar. He says another area they’d like to work with state legislators on is developing a low carbon fuel standard that… Read more »
DSS provides help for the holiday blues
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The holiday season can be full of joy, brightness, and happiness, but for many people it can also be a stressful, sad, or lonely time. The Department of Social Services (DSS) has help available to deal with the holiday blues. “The traditions and celebrations with family and friends can make… Read more »
Phase 1 workers receiving first dose of vaccine
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota’s lead health official says safety was not sacrificed during “Operation Warp Speed” efforts to develop, manufacture and approve COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon says Pfizer’s vaccine has been distributed in the state and Phase 1 workers are receiving their first dose. She… Read more »
Man arrested following car and foot chase in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – A stolen vehicle report was just the beginning of Rapid City police investigation involving multiple incidents of shots being fired, a foot and a car chase, with new details being made public today. The final arrest was made on Tuesday, following the vehicle chase, but the Chrysler 300 was first… Read more »
SD adds 39 more COVID-related deaths; active cases, hospitalizations decrease
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state added 39 more COVID-related deaths, while active infections and hospitalizations continued a downward trend according to totals released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths (which included three each in Brown County and Roberts County, and one each in Marshall Day and Day County), moved the… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:30 on KSDN
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:30 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
Salvation Army serving Christmas Dinner Wednesday, Dec. 23
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Salvation Army is gearing up for its Annual Christmas Dinner. The event will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 23. People need to RSVP by 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21 if they would like a meal delivered. Major Mary Hunt talked about the event. She said that a record amount… Read more »
Former teacher pleads guilty to soliciting a student
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A former Sioux Falls high school teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student has reached a plea deal. Twenty-seven-year-old Daylan Fargo pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor in Minnehaha County Tuesday. Charges of having sexual contact with a child under 16 and sexual exploitation of a minor… Read more »
Legislators hearing about court challenge to marijuana amendment
TRIPP, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators are preparing bills and looking at issues ahead of the start of the 2021 session next month. Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp says he is hearing about the court challenge to the marijuana amendment that was approved by voters last month. Finck says he would like to see… Read more »
























