PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Several major airlines have announced cutbacks in the number of flights they will offer just as the summer travel season starts. South Dakota Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says state airports are working with their carriers. Hagen says most tourist operators continue to struggle with finding enough workers. Hagen says there aren’t any… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Office of School and Public Lands held their annual land lease auction through the months of March and April. Interim Commissioner Jarrod Johnson says they had a small offering this year of about forty thousand acres. Johnson says overall they saw an increase in the rental bids. Johnson says their… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night, Congressman Dusty Johnson was at Boys State at the NSU campus.  The Congressman was answering questions from the students for about an hour. Before he took question, Congressman Johnson offered some advice to the Boys Staters. Congressman Johnson was asked about confederacy statues and whether they should still be there… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds addressed question that was asked to him by members of Boys State. Senator Rounds was asked what’s the biggest challenge taking place in South Dakota. Rounds address health issues involving the Native American communities. Rounds talks about what was his proudest moment for the state of South Dakota. Rounds next… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds address what the U.S. Congress is doing following the school shooting that took place at Uvalde, Texas last week. Rounds discuss a bill that Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is pushing in the Senate. Rounds want to address issues that goes beyond the 2nd Amendment. Rounds explains why he’s oppose to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, June 1st with a backup date of Thursday, June 2nd between the hours of 8:30 pm and 12:00 am. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph.  The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCtiyRadio)- Due to the recent heavy rains the City of Aberdeen Public Works Department is reminding business and homeowners that sump pump water can not be discharged into the sanitary sewer system.  It is recommended that discharges be to the curb and gutter outside your home or business in a manner that will not… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While the group; “South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws” got their initiative petition signatures verified, they are turning their attention to an issue on next weeks primary ballot. Campaign Director Matthew Schweich says they are working to stop the approval of Amendment “C”. Schweich says it’s a confusing situation. Schweich says they are… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Many electric utility companies are making a strong push to produce all their power carbon free in the near future. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says the state’s utilities are already ahead of the curve. Nelson says the state is still dependent on carbon producing plants for much of the… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While not seen as a pandemic type of infection, health care professionals are keeping an eye on monkey pox. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says they have had some briefings on the disease. Healy says monkey pox is easier to track than Covid-19. Healy says there… Read more »