WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that indicates an overturn of the Roe v Wade ruling has generated a lot of finger pointing on Capitol Hill. South Dakota Senator John Thune, in a speech on the Senate floor, blamed democrats for the leak. Thune says releasing that draft opinion threatens the… Read more »
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Spring Load Limits lifted
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Effective immediately the spring load limits will be lifted for the City of Aberdeen. The effect of this is that residential roads will have the same regulations for load limits as our truck routes and state highways
SD Dept of Education announce teachers of the year for the five regions
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- As part of teacher appreciation week, the South Dakota Department of Education has named teachers of the year in five regions. The Region Three teacher of the year is Loretta Knodel who teaches third grade at the Avon School District. She said it was hard to keep the secret. Knodel says she appreciates… Read more »
State of South Dakota awards broadband grants to companies working in rural communities
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The State of South Dakota has awarded the next round of broadband grants to help companies expand services to rural parts of the state. Jeff Symens, manager of Valley FiberCom says they got a one point five million dollar grant to continue their expansions in rural Brookings, Kingsbury and Moody Counties. Symens says… Read more »
Exchange Club of Aberdeen to host District Convention this weekend
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this weekend the Exchange Club of Aberdeen will be hosting the Dakota Territory District Convention. Regional District Director Doug Reierson talks more about it. Reierson talks about who is all scheduled to appear. There will be around 300 flags flying around the Aberdeen Mall. The fields of flags are called Flags… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 3 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 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 2,915. The state had 373 new cases and 144 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 766. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Mayor Travis Schaunaman statement following the city council meeting on Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On May 4, 2022, the local newspaper and a local radio station reported that an allegation has been made that I shared information from a city council meeting conducted in executive session. This allegation is unfounded. I would like to make three very clear points. 1. I DID NOT share any privileged… Read more »
City Council candidate Andy Schaunaman’s statement following Monday’s city council meeting
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Candidate for the NE District, Andy Schaunaman released the following statement following the City Council meeting that took place on Monday: “Why is a sitting council member making false allegations against me? I’m under attack for saying I have conservative principles. False accusations were made against me at a recent council meeting and… Read more »
Schools preparing budgets including 6% raise in state aid
AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- School boards across the state are working on budgets for the next school year and adding in the six percent increase in state aid. Avon School District Superintendent Tom Culver says most of the increase will go to teachers and staff. Culver says the school board’s priority is taking care of their staff.… Read more »
Board of Regents looking to bring more students to their universities
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents has begun a new marketing campaign, called “Learning Drives Us Forward”. It’s designed to raise awareness of the six universities and drive enrollment upward. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says they can see good results with a small change. Maher says they are open to all types… Read more »