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March 10, 2020

Agtegra team helps in recent grain entrapment near Harrold

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 »

March 10, 2020

House and Senate at odds over hotline funding

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 »

March 10, 2020

Proposed salary increases applauded

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 »

March 10, 2020

Hunhoff explains how budget deal came into focus

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 »

March 10, 2020

Coronavirus could have multiple impacts on economy

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 »

March 10, 2020

Backyard Astronomy class meeting tonight

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 »

March 10, 2020

Folk musician-entertainer to perform Thursday at K.O. Library

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 »

March 9, 2020

Day County officials asking for help with missing man

WEBSTER, S.D. (Press Release) – Day County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in locating 67-year-old Richard “Butch” Carpenter. Richard is 5 ft 8”, 225 pounds with blue eyes and white hair. Last known clothing description is a black Duluth trading jacket, blue shirt with blue jeans. His last known location was near Bitter… Read more »