PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 8 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,175. The state had 996 new cases and 1,031 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 714. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
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AUCS concert featuring The Texas Tenors postponed until March 21
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony concert featuring special guests, The Texas Tenors, has been postponed. The concert is now set for Tuesday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Northern State University Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The event will also feature the winners of the NSU Concerto/Aria Competition: Megan Dockter,… Read more »
Governor Noem closes State Government Offices for winter storm
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem ordered all state government executive branch offices in certain counties to be closed Wednesday, Feb. 22, because of the winter storms in South Dakota. State offices are closed in the following counties: Aurora, Beadle, Brookings, Brown, Buffalo, Campbell, Clark, Codington, Davison, Day, Deuel, Douglas, Edmunds, Faulk, Grant, Hamlin,… Read more »
City of Aberdeen’s plans to deal with upcoming snow removal
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The City of Aberdeen is bracing for the next round of snow scheduled to arrive today. Aberdeen City Manager Joe Gaa provide an update on how the city is closely monitoring the weather. Blizzard warning is in effect now until 12PM Thursday. Snow is expected to end sometime that day. If the forecast… Read more »
Seraph Brass to perform Tuesday at NSU
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Community Concert Association (ACCA) is excited to announce their next concert of the 2022-23 Season will be Seraph Brass on Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 pm at the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre in the NSU Johnson Fine Art Center. Seraph Brass is a dynamic brass ensemble drawing from a… Read more »
Meridian Bridge in Yankton to turn 100 next year
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The double deck Meridian Bridge over the Missouri River at Yankton will turn one hundred years old next year. The walking – biking bridge is now part of the Yankton City Parks Department. City Manager Amy Leon says while they aren’t aware of any issues with the bridge now, they do have some… Read more »
Research show ways to slow Alzheimer’s disease
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Ongoing research is finding some new drugs that can slow the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in some people. South Dakota Alzheimer’s Association Executive Director Leslie Morrow says there are other steps that can help slow the disease. Morrow says too much processed foods can have a negative effect.… Read more »
Chamber Board supports the following 2023 state legislative bills
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently voted in support of a number of bills making its way through the South Dakota Legislature. Chief Executive Officer Gail Ochs talks about the supports of those bills. Ochs talks about SB 173 which would increase the appropriation for construction costs… Read more »
February License Plates & Decals due Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Tuesday, February 28th is the deadline to renew license plate decals for February. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for this month & provides an update to those who wants to mail it in about a possible rate increase.
Senate Minority Leader address workforce development
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A primary issue for South Dakota legislators over the past few years has been workforce development. Senate Minority leader Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls says the state is still losing young people. Nesiba, who teaches at Augustana University, says he sees the impacts of state policies. Nesiba says the state needs to find… Read more »