News Category: Local News

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 »

Congressman Johnson to appear in Aberdeen on Thursday & Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Johnson will be appearing in Aberdeen on Thursday & Friday for a couple of different events. Before talking about that, Johnson addressed a couple of issues being addressed in Washington. There are two versions of the Oceans & Shipping Acts that has passed both chambers of Congress. Johnson talks about the differences… Read more »

Congressman Johnson to appear in Aberdeen on Thursday & Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Johnson will be appearing in Aberdeen on Thursday & Friday for a couple of different events. Before talking about that, Johnson addressed a couple of issues being addressed in Washington. There are two versions of the Oceans & Shipping Acts that has passed both chambers of Congress. Johnson talks about the differences… Read more »

$51.3M available for Aberdeen, $6.52M for WEB to help fund water-related projects

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Aberdeen has received $51.3 million in state financing to go toward $56 million in improvements at the city’s water reclamation plant. Aberdeen was one of several communities and rural water systems to receive a combination of loans and grants for water or wastewater system improvements from the South Dakota Board of… Read more »

$51.3M available for Aberdeen, $6.52M for WEB to help fund water-related projects

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Aberdeen has received $51.3 million in state financing to go toward $56 million in improvements at the city’s water reclamation plant. Aberdeen was one of several communities and rural water systems to receive a combination of loans and grants for water or wastewater system improvements from the South Dakota Board of… Read more »

Brian Bengs talks about one of his platform for running for the U.S. Senate

ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- Democrat Brian Bengs is working to get his US Senate campaign off the ground. He says he will run on a simple theme. Bengs says democracy is being undercut around the country. Bengs says he sees the damaging effect money has on the political process. Bengs says the “Citizens United” decision, which allow… Read more »

Brian Bengs talks about one of his platform for running for the U.S. Senate

ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- Democrat Brian Bengs is working to get his US Senate campaign off the ground. He says he will run on a simple theme. Bengs says democracy is being undercut around the country. Bengs says he sees the damaging effect money has on the political process. Bengs says the “Citizens United” decision, which allow… Read more »

Over 300 groups have seeked party status on CO2 pipeline proposal

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The number of groups seeking party status in the Public Utilities Commission docket for a proposed carbon pipeline is around 375 and it’s the P-U-C job to see who legally can be a party in that docket.  The Commission approved approximately 340 Thursday leaving around 30 to provide more information why they should… Read more »

Over 300 groups have seeked party status on CO2 pipeline proposal

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The number of groups seeking party status in the Public Utilities Commission docket for a proposed carbon pipeline is around 375 and it’s the P-U-C job to see who legally can be a party in that docket.  The Commission approved approximately 340 Thursday leaving around 30 to provide more information why they should… Read more »

Schools working on their budget for 2022-2023 year

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- School districts through out South Dakota are starting to put together their budgets for the next academic year. That will include a six percent increase in state aid approved by the legislature this year. Wade Pogany, Executive Director of the Associated School Boards, says they are relieved that made it through the session.… Read more »

Schools working on their budget for 2022-2023 year

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- School districts through out South Dakota are starting to put together their budgets for the next academic year. That will include a six percent increase in state aid approved by the legislature this year. Wade Pogany, Executive Director of the Associated School Boards, says they are relieved that made it through the session.… Read more »