WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Russian military forces have gathered on their border with Ukraine, posing a threat to that developing democracy. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says they have had several briefings on the situation. Rounds says it looks like an invasion is possible. President Biden had a one on one video talk with Russian President Vladimir… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up today on the Don Briscoe Show, Don catches up with Congressman Dusty Johnson. Johnson talks about the late Senator Bob Dole of Kansas who past away last Sunday. Johnson talks about some of the issue the people in the state have been talking to him about. Johnson weigh in on the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem proposed over one billion dollars in one time spending in her budget released this week. She also wants to give state employees, teachers, and health care providers a six percent raise. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says the budget will spark a major debate. Cwach says it’s a… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Battle of the Badges blood drive is underway at City Lights in Aberdeen. Walk-ins are allowed.  If you want to schedule an appointment go to www.BloodHero.com and use the sponsor code “battlesd”.  Once you arrived tell them if you’re either Team Police or Team Fire. Masks will be required for those wishing… Read more »

COLMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- Sioux Valley Energy, based in Colman, is in the middle of a major rebuild of its electric distribution system.  Through this fall the cooperative has spent almost fifteen million dollars for new substations and putting power lines underground. Chief of Operations and Engineering Ted Smith says they need a balance of underground and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Commercial passenger traffic at Pierre Regional Airport continues to grow.  Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says November’s enplanements at P-I-R have been the best yet. Exactly 100 more people flew from Pierre in November than October which had 2374 passengers.  Officially 15-thousand 587 enplanements have been logged in 2021. … Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Hughes County Commission has agreed with a plan to shore up the nursing staff at the Hughes County Jail.  Sheriff Patrick Callahan says the nursing shortage is affecting the jail too. Callahan says he’s been working on a plan with Correctional Healthcare Associates for some time. The tele-health option would provide 24/seven… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday at the Johnson Fine Art Center on NSU’s campus held the Big Ideas Competition.  The competition consists of high school students from South Dakota and across the country talking about different businesses. Here’s the list of winners. Partners in Business Becky Hubsch (Groton Area) Donna Herrick (Aberdeen Roncalli) Shauna Severson (Bowdle)… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- With just over two weeks left to go until Christmas, The Aberdeen Salvation Army is asking for the community’s help to push its annual Red Kettle Campaign over the top. The most recent fundraising report shows the Aberdeen Red Kettle Campaign is down versus where it was at the same time last year. Christmastime donations to The Salvation Army are critically important, since they make it possible for our Corps (service units) to carry out their mission to serve those in need—both during the holiday season and year-round.  The needs funded by these donations are vital; they range from providing food and utility-bill assistance amid the lingering pandemic to supporting youth programs and more. The overall 2021 Red Kettle Campaign goal for Aberdeen Corps is $74,600. Donations can be made at Salvation Army red kettles in the area, or online at aberdeenredkettle.org, or by sending a check to: The Salvation Army of Aberdeen 1003 6th Ave SW Aberdeen, SD 57401   Plus:  volunteers are still needed to ring the bells at area kettles.  People wishing to volunteer can go to registertoring.com to sign up for a convenient location and shift time.   The Salvation Army greatly appreciates the community’s support!