OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – Even though unemployment hit a record high earlier this year due to the pandemic, some experts see a rise in holiday spending. Ernie Goss, an economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, says there could be a decent increase in spending. Much of the federal stimulus sent out earlier this year… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – The Rapid City Fire Department has a new face, and voice, taking the helm as public information officer, Rapid City native Tessa Jaeger. Jaeger has a background in journalism, having worked at local outlet KEVN Black Hills Fox as a reporter, saying she wanted to get into this line of… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area near Yankton, coming off another record year for visitation and camping, also has a new manager. Kristina Laska, a Centerville native transferred to the park this fall to be the new manager. She says she is quickly learning about the facility and found they… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The Republican majority in the South Dakota Senate selected committee leadership for the 2021 session. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion will chair the Judiciary Committee.   Rusch is a former states attorney and long time circuit judge. Rusch says they will probably have to handle more online meetings and witnesses. Rusch… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Northern State University Choral Holiday Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will include performances by the NSU Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Early Musick Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Timothy Woods. Due to COVID-19, admission is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, there are 81 children in South Dakota’s foster care system who are legally available for adoption. The greatest need is for older children, sibling groups, and children with emotional, behavioral, or medical needs. “All children are born with potential for a bright future,” said Department of Social Services (DSS)… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Veterans, Inc.’s proposed veteran center is kicking off the veteran appeal portion of their fundraising efforts. Heading up their Building Common Ground Campaign is Retired Brigadier General Thomas Croymans of Aberdeen. BG Croymans retired from the SD Army National Guard in May of 2019 after more than… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The ABBY Awards are turning into ABBY Week for 2020. Due the current pandemic, the awards will be presented virtually throughout next week, according to Bea Smith, Director of Membership and Events for the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce. The only award out of the 10 that is voted on locally… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls’ mayor cast the tie-breaking vote that defeated a proposed mask mandate in the state’s largest city. After more than two hours of public comment, Mayor Paul TenHaken rejected the mandate after the City Council tied 4-4 on the ordinance Tuesday night. The mandate would have required face coverings… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Two people died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Sioux Falls. Names of the three people involved are not yet being released pending notification to family members. A 2002 Kia Sport was northbound on Interstate 229 when the driver began to lose control… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The voters of South Dakota a week ago approved the legalization of both recreational and medical marijuana. The legalization of recreational marijuana through a constitutional amendment surprised many and creates some immediate issues for law enforcement and the judicial system. Possession of marijuana remains illegal until July 1. Brookings County States… Read more »

AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – While an active La Nina continues to form over the Pacific Ocean, there are questions if it will follow the usual script. Past La Nina’s have led to cooler than normal winter temperatures over the northern plains, with some increase in snow. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Surgeon General of the United States Vice Admiral Jerome Adams joined state health officials in Pierre Tuesday at the opening of a mass testing site for Covid-19. Adams says he understands the pandemic is wearing on people across the country. Adams expects the general public to have access to the vaccine… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Due to the school year ending early last spring because of the pandemic, students did not complete their yearly standardized tests. The Yankton School Board got an update at their meeting Monday night from the testing that was done. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they were able to use some alternative testing… Read more »