News Category: Local News

Mayor Schaunaman reflects on the 1st half of his term as mayor

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Friday marks the midway point of Mayor Travis Schaunaman term as mayor of the city of Aberdeen.  Mayor Schaunaman talks about how time has flown by so far. Mayor Schaunaman talks about how his campaign pledges leading to the 2019 elections.  One of the things he promised is keeping government out of private… Read more »

Mayor Schaunaman reflects on the 1st half of his term as mayor

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Friday marks the midway point of Mayor Travis Schaunaman term as mayor of the city of Aberdeen.  Mayor Schaunaman talks about how time has flown by so far. Mayor Schaunaman talks about how his campaign pledges leading to the 2019 elections.  One of the things he promised is keeping government out of private… Read more »

Housing sales up for the year in Yankton

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite a bit of a slowdown this month, home sales have been at a record pace this year. Yankton realtor Mason Schramm says most sales were very quick. Schramm says potential buyers had to move very rapidly. Schramm says the interest by out of state buyers was consistent. Schramm says many families are… Read more »

Housing sales up for the year in Yankton

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite a bit of a slowdown this month, home sales have been at a record pace this year. Yankton realtor Mason Schramm says most sales were very quick. Schramm says potential buyers had to move very rapidly. Schramm says the interest by out of state buyers was consistent. Schramm says many families are… Read more »

USD named new museum director

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The National Music Museum on the USD campus in Vermillion has named Dwight Vaught as their new director. He says he was attracted by the multiple roles of the museum. Vaught says he has been aware of the museum for some time. Vaught says the museum is an educational and research center and… Read more »

USD named new museum director

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The National Music Museum on the USD campus in Vermillion has named Dwight Vaught as their new director. He says he was attracted by the multiple roles of the museum. Vaught says he has been aware of the museum for some time. Vaught says the museum is an educational and research center and… Read more »

Workfoce housing a major topic for the 2022 legislative session

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature will have a raft of bills and proposals dealing with workforce housing. State Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Dave Owen says most hourly workers have been priced out of the housing market. Owen says the Governor’s three hundred million dollar plan would be a three way partnership. The… Read more »

Workfoce housing a major topic for the 2022 legislative session

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature will have a raft of bills and proposals dealing with workforce housing. State Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Dave Owen says most hourly workers have been priced out of the housing market. Owen says the Governor’s three hundred million dollar plan would be a three way partnership. The… Read more »

Scam callers pose as Aberdeen American News representative

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The Aberdeen Police Department has received at least one reports of a new phone call scam in which callers pose as employees of the Aberdeen American News. Capt. Tanner Jondahl said the police department has only received one report of the scam so far, but issued a news release because the… Read more »

Scam callers pose as Aberdeen American News representative

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The Aberdeen Police Department has received at least one reports of a new phone call scam in which callers pose as employees of the Aberdeen American News. Capt. Tanner Jondahl said the police department has only received one report of the scam so far, but issued a news release because the… Read more »

Aberdeen Parks & Rec offering ice skating lessons beginning January 10th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be offering its second sessions of youth ice skating lessons starting on Monday, January 10.  Lessons will be taught indoors at the Odde Ice Arena, at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The Learn to Skate USA program is used for the skating lessons.  The Snow Plow… Read more »

Aberdeen Parks & Rec offering ice skating lessons beginning January 10th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be offering its second sessions of youth ice skating lessons starting on Monday, January 10.  Lessons will be taught indoors at the Odde Ice Arena, at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The Learn to Skate USA program is used for the skating lessons.  The Snow Plow… Read more »

Basketball officiating clinic scheduled for January 10th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and the Men’s Basketball League are sponsoring a Basics of Basketball Officiating Clinic on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 6:30 pm at the Washington Street Gym.  This clinic is for people interested in getting into officiating at the City League, Church League or Youth Tournament… Read more »

Basketball officiating clinic scheduled for January 10th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and the Men’s Basketball League are sponsoring a Basics of Basketball Officiating Clinic on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 6:30 pm at the Washington Street Gym.  This clinic is for people interested in getting into officiating at the City League, Church League or Youth Tournament… Read more »

SD House Select Committee calling for testimony & documents on the impeachment inquiry of Attorney General

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the South Dakota House Select Committee on Investigation emerged from two days of closed-door hearings on the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton introduced one of the committee resolutions. Stevens resolution also included more of the investigators on the case. Representative Steven Haugaard of Sioux… Read more »

SD House Select Committee calling for testimony & documents on the impeachment inquiry of Attorney General

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the South Dakota House Select Committee on Investigation emerged from two days of closed-door hearings on the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton introduced one of the committee resolutions. Stevens resolution also included more of the investigators on the case. Representative Steven Haugaard of Sioux… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 12 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 12 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,486. The state had 809 new cases and 345 recoveries, increasing active infections to 8,323. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 12 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 12 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,486. The state had 809 new cases and 345 recoveries, increasing active infections to 8,323. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

Mayor Travis Schaunaman previews the State of the City address he’ll deliver next week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up next week, Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman will be delivering his 3rd State of the City address since becoming mayor in 2019.  The speech will recap what happen in Aberdeen in 2021 and look ahead to 2022. Mayor Schaunaman talk about the recovery the city made in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.… Read more »

Mayor Travis Schaunaman previews the State of the City address he’ll deliver next week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up next week, Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman will be delivering his 3rd State of the City address since becoming mayor in 2019.  The speech will recap what happen in Aberdeen in 2021 and look ahead to 2022. Mayor Schaunaman talk about the recovery the city made in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.… Read more »