YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says he is concerned about the Department of Social Services because he is hearing more accounts of child abuse and truancy. Cwach says he does want to hear more from the department. Cwach says employee pay is a critical issue. Cwach says it could be a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – No cases of the coronavirus have been detected in South Dakota, but the Pierre School District is still taking precautions. Supt. Dr. Kelly Glodt updated the school board at Monday nights’s meeting saying the district is seeing a higher amount of influenza than it normally does. Glodt says school custodians… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The slow snow melt has been just what the area has needed, but spring flooding concerns still persist. Laura Edwards, State Climatologist, said recent conditions have certainly helped eliminate some of the potential problems. However, there are still areas of major concern. Edwards said the main period for flooding has not… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – About 220 middle and high school students from northeast South Dakota will be on the Northern State University campus on Wednesday, March 18, for the National History Day regional competition. Students will present research projects as part of the competition, which will run from 8 a.m. to noon in the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – For the past five years, Marty Sabolo has served as the director of residence life at Northern State University. During his time at Northern, he has helped foster a thriving community for the Northern students who live on campus as well as helped raise two new residence halls. Sabolo, appointed… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – Staffing for next year and the possible elimination of the gifted and talented program were hot topics at Monday night’s Meade 46-1 School Board meeting. Superintendent Jeff Simmons says 10 F.T.E.’s, or full time equivalents were under discussion. He says in the future, they’re concerned about open enrollment, especially at Stagebarn,… Read more »

WEBSTER, S.D. (Press Release) – The Day County Sheriff’s Office has suspended the search for the missing person, Richard “Butch” Carpenter in the Waubay/Bitter Lake area. The Day County Sheriff’s Office is pursuing other leads at this time. We are requesting that the public continue to be alert at this time for either Richard Carpenter… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Members of Agtegra’s Technical Rescue Team (TRT) from Highmore, S.D. were contacted Friday, March 6 just after 4 p.m. regarding a grain bin entrapment southwest of Harrold, S.D. Other members from the TRT were dispatched along with two rescue trailers – one from Huron and one from Highmore. Upon arrival,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota House has passed a proposal to require the statewide expansion of a crisis hotline designed for people in a mental crisis or struggling with addiction issues. But the House and Senate are at odds over who should pay for the bulk of its funding. The Senate passed a… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Justin Fraase’s duties at Northern State University now include serving as the Vice President of Enrollment, along with maintaining his prior duties in Communications and Marketing. Fraase will take over for Dr. Jeremy Reed, who has resigned his position effective the end of May 2020. “I’m thrilled to take the… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Governor Kristi Noem and legislative leaders announced yesterday (Monday) that they had reached a budget agreement that would lead to two percent increases for schools, state workers and Medicaid providers. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says it was a good surprise. Kindle says a two percent increase along with the property… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and legislative leaders announced a budget deal yesterday (Monday) that would lead to two percent increases for schools, state workers and Medicaid providers. That came after the earlier projection of no increases due to low revenues. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, a member of the Joint… Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – While the last monthly report on the Mid America economy indicated continued slow growth, there are several looming threats. Creighton University professor Ernie Goss, who compiles the report, says there is one overriding concern now. Goss says the virus could have multiple impacts on regional businesses. Goss says it also looks… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A pair of Backyard Astronomy classes are being offered in Aberdeen. The first class is at 7 tonight and the continuation of the class is 7 p.m. next Tuesday, March 17,  both at the Library Auditorium on the second floor of the Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center. Gene Morsching, Recreation Superintendent,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Noted folk musician and entertainer Dennis Warner is coming to Aberdeen. He will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday at the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library. Warner, who lives in Minnesota, said he does about 100 shows throughout the year. He said people can expect a variety of music during his show.… Read more »