The latest in station news.
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- With the goal of zero carbon emissions by 2050, the priority for Northwestern Energy is keeping the lights on. Chief Executive Officer Bob Rowe says technology is at the heart of their goals. Rowe says they have spent a lot on upgrading their system in the state. Rowe says they will expand the… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- While progress has been made, there remains a long way to go regarding transfers of land to native people in the Rapid City area. Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender provided an update on where negotiations are relating to three parcels of land in West Rapid City. A filing has been made with… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Consistent protests in front of the Grand Gateway Hotel, part of a larger boycott effort, have continued for over two months now – becoming an unavoidable sight just off I-90. Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender describes the situation as one of the more “bizarre” he has witnessed. Allender looked at the long-term… Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, I.N.(WNAX)- The growing heat wave could be signs of what to expect in the next few weeks and months. Beth Hall, Indiana State Climatologist, moderated this months North Central Regional Climate update and says they see La Nina possibly hanging on for a third year. Hall says the building heat has a direct impact… Read more »
FREDERICK, S.D.(Press Release)- A cleanup day is scheduled for Wednesday June 22, 2022. Residents are asked to have any tree/branches to the curb prior to Wednesday to be picked up by the city. Please keep any construction lumber, shingles, etc. separate from the tree debris. If any members of the public would like to help,… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- It looks likely that the State of South Dakota will finish the fiscal year at the end of the month with another surplus. State Finance Commissioner Jim Terwilliger told the Appropriations Committee this week that state tax collections through April were up about ten percent over last year. Governor Kristi Noem says there… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Study Committee on Juvenile Justice of the South Dakota legislature held its first meeting Thursday in Pierre. Committee Chair, Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp, laid out his vision for the study. Finck says he wants the meetings to be productive. Finck says he wants subgroups working on different topics. Committee members heard… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center Lap Pool will be closed Friday, June 17 – Sunday, June 19 due to the Aberdeen Swim Club’s annual swim meet. The leisure pool, water slides and lazy river will remain open for public use all weekend. Any question contact Aberdeen Park, Recreation, & Forestry Department at 626-7015.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Juneteenth Day Holiday observance Monday, June 20th, 2022, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 7:00 A.M., Tuesday. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up Tuesday. Recycling remaining… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday Aberdeen will celebrate Juneteeth Day with an event at Central Park called Junedeenth. The event will begin at 12pm untl 8pm. There will be yoga sessions at 12pm follow by open mic at 4pm hosted by Jon Boon McNutt. The open mic will take place at the Hub City Station Event… Read more »
