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May 27, 2020

Aqua Addicts preparing for June 25 season opener

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Aqua Addicts will start practicing Monday for a summer of upcoming shows. Practices will be limited to start out with to ensure safety and social distancing, according to Todd Thorson, show director. He said that even if the squad can’t do their well-known pyramids, that there is still enough… Read more »

May 27, 2020

Observers waiting on signals of possible La Nina

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WNAX) – Climate observers are waiting for more signals on the development of a possible La Nina later this year. A La Nina happens when Pacific Ocean surface temperatures cool and it has an impact on North American weather. Doug Kluck, Regional Climate Services Director for the National Weather Service in Kansas… Read more »

May 27, 2020

Universities preparing to reopen campuses

BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota universities are working on plans to reopen their campuses and bring students back for fall classes. SDSU President Barry Dunn, representing the council of presidents, updated the Board of Regents during their meeting last week. Dunn says there will be an outreach to students during the summer. Dunn says… Read more »

May 27, 2020

Families file suit against state over sinkhole in Blackhawk

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Homeowners affected by the Black Hawk sinkhole from past gypsum mining are banding together to sue the state, Meade County, and individuals involved in the development and sale of that property for 75-million dollars. The suit seeks over $35-million in compensatory damages, and $40-million in exemplary damages. The plaintiffs are… Read more »

May 26, 2020

Coronavirus cases increase by 67 in SD, no new deaths

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Lisa Kaczke, Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Dakota increased by 67 on Tuesday and no new deaths were reported. South Dakota has a total of 4,653 COVID-19 cases, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. That doesn’t include people who show symptoms… Read more »

May 26, 2020

Motorcyclist dies from injuries sustained in crash in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — Rapid City Police officials say today that a motorcyclist injured in a pickup-motorcycle crash in Rapid City, later died of his injuries. According to reports, 19-year-old Joseph Hays of Piedmont sustained serious life-threatening injuries after his motorcycle slammed into the passenger’s side of a truck making a left-hand turn into… Read more »

May 26, 2020

Governor’s press conference at 3 on all Hub City Radio stations

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 3 this afternoon. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations. The link to the press conference is: Facebook.com/govnoem OR SD.Net

May 26, 2020

Burke teen identified in fatal crash

BURKE, S.D. (Press release) – A Burke juvenile male has been identified as the person who died Friday night in a two-vehicle crash east of Burke. A 1996 Chrysler Eagle Vision was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 18 when it crossed the center line and collided head on with a westbound 2012 Dodge Ram 2500… Read more »

May 26, 2020

Bear sighted in the area of Aberdeen

Courtesy photo ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Scott Waltman swaltman@aberdeennews.com) – There’s been a bear sighting in Brown County. Dave Lunzman, chief deputy with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, said a black bear was spotted by deputies Tuesday morning and captured on video. There are no reports of cattle being injured or the bear being aggressive, he… Read more »

May 26, 2020

Flow-testing to continue Wednesday in part of Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From Railroad Avenue South to City Limits between South Dakota Street and South Roosevelt Street The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will… Read more »

May 26, 2020
Capitol Building SD

Media availability call at 11:45 on all Hub City Radio stations

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 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations.

May 26, 2020

Brown County Sheriff’s Office asking for help with missing woman

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information on a missing person. Darla Beaman was last seen in her home at approximately 1 a.m. the morning of Sunday, May 24. She walked away from the residence with just a flashlight. Darla is 5-foot-3, 135-pounds, Reddish/Black hair approximately shoulder length.… Read more »

May 26, 2020

Sioux Falls victim loses $45,000 in phone scam

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Argus Leader) — Sioux Falls police are investigating a fraud case involving a victim who lost $45,000. Police say the individual recently got a call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft. The caller said they found a problem with the victim’s computer and gave instructions on how to allow the caller… Read more »

May 26, 2020

Staff and families trying to help elderly deal with isolation

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – As the state begins the process of testing all nursing home and assisted living center residents, it points out the isolation many have been under for weeks due to the pandemic. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says it is a difficult situation. Ekeren says they are… Read more »