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ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern State University Concert Band and Symphonic Band will present “Band Extravaganza” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 18. The concert will take place in the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center’s Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. The Concert Band is conducted by Dr. Audrey Miller, and the Symphonic Band is conducted… Read more »
LEOLA, S.D.(Press Release) – One man died early Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash west of Leola. The name of the one person involved is not being released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2010 Kenworth T600 semi-truck and trailer was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 10 when the vehicle went… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- ABERDEEN, S.D. – Avera St. Luke’s will host people for walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations during its clinic Wednesday, April 14 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. People who have scheduled appointments as well as people without appointments are encouraged to attend. Vaccination clinics are held inside the Avera Human Performance Center, 815 First Avenue… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- Members of Congress are returning to Washington following the Easter break and President Bidens proposed infrastructure plan will take center stage. The President’s plan calls for about two trillion dollars in spending on roads, bridges, rail, waterways, airports and other related facilities. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he can support some… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she will call the legislature back for a special session later this spring to work through rules for the use of medical marijuana. Voters approved “IM26” last November which legalizes medical uses on July first. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says they tried to pass… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Instead of worrying about flooding in the Missouri River basin this year, drought figures to be a major feature. Kevin Low, a hydrologist in the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center, says the three month outlook is warm and dry. Low says that forecast carries on into the summer months. Low says that all… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This past Sunday Senator John Thune appeared on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace to address a number of different issues. On the $2 trillion infrastructure bill working its way through Congress, Senator Thune talks about how Republicans are willing to work with the President as long as it is only about… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Five people are safe following an early morning fire that destroyed their home. Yankton Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickles says those in the home had to go out a window. Nickle says when firefighters arrived (at about 4AM) the house was fully on fire. Nickles says the house presented some challenges. Nickles says… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,947. The state had 187 new cases and 174 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,425. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she is planning to call the legislature back to Pierre for a special session late next month or in early June to deal with another round of federal funding and medical marijuana. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says the Governor should just move to implement “IM26”. Cwach,… Read more »
