News Category: Local News

Senator Thune reacts to mask mandates being lifted on public transportation

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A federal judge decided that the Centers for Disease Control exceeded their authority with a face mask mandate on public transportation. That led to most airlines making facemask usage optional. South Dakota Senator John Thune says its time to move in this direction. Thune says the CDC changed direction many times during the… Read more »

Senator Thune reacts to mask mandates being lifted on public transportation

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A federal judge decided that the Centers for Disease Control exceeded their authority with a face mask mandate on public transportation. That led to most airlines making facemask usage optional. South Dakota Senator John Thune says its time to move in this direction. Thune says the CDC changed direction many times during the… 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 & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,901. The state had 165 new cases and 166 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 412. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… 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 & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,901. The state had 165 new cases and 166 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 412. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

Work to be done at Gavins Point Dam

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Besides the visible construction on the crest road crossing Gavins Point Dam, there will be more work in and around the dam itself. Gavins Point Operations Manager Tom Curran says they have an ongoing project on the spillway gates. Curran says they have work planned on several other sets of gates. Curran says… Read more »

Work to be done at Gavins Point Dam

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Besides the visible construction on the crest road crossing Gavins Point Dam, there will be more work in and around the dam itself. Gavins Point Operations Manager Tom Curran says they have an ongoing project on the spillway gates. Curran says they have work planned on several other sets of gates. Curran says… Read more »

Senator Bolin preview what to look for in the impeachment trial

CANTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Action on the Impeachment of South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg now moves to the Senate. The trial will be held before Senators on June twenty first and second. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says they will set the rules for that trial next week. Bolin, a majority whip, says they have no… Read more »

Senator Bolin preview what to look for in the impeachment trial

CANTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Action on the Impeachment of South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg now moves to the Senate. The trial will be held before Senators on June twenty first and second. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says they will set the rules for that trial next week. Bolin, a majority whip, says they have no… Read more »

AAHS 2nd Annual Paw Sale coming up on April 29th & 30th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2nd annual Aberdeen Area Humane Society Paw Sale is coming up on Friday April 29th & Saturday, April 30th at the Brown County Fairgrounds Expo. The Humane Society is currently taking donations at the Expo for the sale.  The hours are April 19th-22nd from 3-7PM and April 23th-24th from 1-4PM. They are… Read more »

AAHS 2nd Annual Paw Sale coming up on April 29th & 30th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2nd annual Aberdeen Area Humane Society Paw Sale is coming up on Friday April 29th & Saturday, April 30th at the Brown County Fairgrounds Expo. The Humane Society is currently taking donations at the Expo for the sale.  The hours are April 19th-22nd from 3-7PM and April 23th-24th from 1-4PM. They are… Read more »

Wakpala man’s body found near Lake Oahe

MOBRIDGE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The search for a 70 year old man from Wakpala last seen on Lake Oahe near Mobridge in January is over. Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale says Clyde Oswald’s pickup was found Monday. He says Central Diver’s, LLC, from Pierre, the Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad Dive Team and South Dakota Game… Read more »

Wakpala man’s body found near Lake Oahe

MOBRIDGE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The search for a 70 year old man from Wakpala last seen on Lake Oahe near Mobridge in January is over. Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale says Clyde Oswald’s pickup was found Monday. He says Central Diver’s, LLC, from Pierre, the Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad Dive Team and South Dakota Game… Read more »

Ordinance dealing with nuisance clears 1st reading

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council Monday night dealt with an ordinance dealing with the topic of nuisances.  The ordiance deals with chronic nuisance and those that lead to criminal activities. City Attorney Ron Wager told the council what the ordinance is about. Wager talks about the punishment for violating the ordinance. Bob Schatz is… Read more »

Ordinance dealing with nuisance clears 1st reading

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council Monday night dealt with an ordinance dealing with the topic of nuisances.  The ordiance deals with chronic nuisance and those that lead to criminal activities. City Attorney Ron Wager told the council what the ordinance is about. Wager talks about the punishment for violating the ordinance. Bob Schatz is… Read more »

Denver Air Connection to drop mask mandates

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Denver Air Connection is follow suit with many airlines in dropping mask usage on all flights in their system.  Director of Business Development Jon Coleman says it happened fast. Coleman says it’s not a bad idea to keep a mask with you while traveling. Denver Air Connection carried over a thousand passengers from… Read more »

Denver Air Connection to drop mask mandates

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Denver Air Connection is follow suit with many airlines in dropping mask usage on all flights in their system.  Director of Business Development Jon Coleman says it happened fast. Coleman says it’s not a bad idea to keep a mask with you while traveling. Denver Air Connection carried over a thousand passengers from… Read more »

NDN Collective sponsors impromptu concert in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- After a concert slated for the Rushmore Mall fell through, with questions being directed at the events promoter, a group of musicians were suddenly left without a show. Nick Tilsen, president and CEO of NDN Collective, said the corresponding For the People Music Festival was a direct response to that events failure.… Read more »

NDN Collective sponsors impromptu concert in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- After a concert slated for the Rushmore Mall fell through, with questions being directed at the events promoter, a group of musicians were suddenly left without a show. Nick Tilsen, president and CEO of NDN Collective, said the corresponding For the People Music Festival was a direct response to that events failure.… Read more »

Yankton receiving federal money to help with water projects

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As part of the massive funding package from the state, the City of Yankton will get over fifteen million dollars in low interest loans for drinking water and wastewater pipeline replacements. City Manager Amy Leon says these are necessary projects. Leon says the state loan programs are the most cost efficient way to… Read more »

Yankton receiving federal money to help with water projects

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As part of the massive funding package from the state, the City of Yankton will get over fifteen million dollars in low interest loans for drinking water and wastewater pipeline replacements. City Manager Amy Leon says these are necessary projects. Leon says the state loan programs are the most cost efficient way to… Read more »