News Category: Local News

Ernie LaPonite, confirmed to be relative to Sitting Bull

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Recently in the news you may have heard the name Ernie LaPonite. It has now been confirmed he is a direct descendant of the Lakota warrior Sitting Bull. Ernie, 73, who identifies as a member of the Lakota Tribe has been working on the authentication process since 2003. The Smithsonian Museum alone has… Read more »

Ernie LaPonite, confirmed to be relative to Sitting Bull

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Recently in the news you may have heard the name Ernie LaPonite. It has now been confirmed he is a direct descendant of the Lakota warrior Sitting Bull. Ernie, 73, who identifies as a member of the Lakota Tribe has been working on the authentication process since 2003. The Smithsonian Museum alone has… Read more »

November is Adoption Awareness Month in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has made November Adoption Awareness Month to recognize those who provide loving, stable forever homes to South Dakota children. “Adoptive parents play a key role in the future success and prosperity of youth in our great state,” said Noem. “I am encouraging citizens, community agencies, religious and tribal… Read more »

November is Adoption Awareness Month in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has made November Adoption Awareness Month to recognize those who provide loving, stable forever homes to South Dakota children. “Adoptive parents play a key role in the future success and prosperity of youth in our great state,” said Noem. “I am encouraging citizens, community agencies, religious and tribal… Read more »

Ice Skating Lessons to be given next week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Registration for Ice Skating Lessons is currently open. The Learn to Skate USA program is used for the skating lessons. The Snow Plow Sam program is for 5 year olds. The “Learn to Skate” programs have specific skills to be accomplished at each level. For details, contact the department office (605)626-7015 Fee:… Read more »

Ice Skating Lessons to be given next week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Registration for Ice Skating Lessons is currently open. The Learn to Skate USA program is used for the skating lessons. The Snow Plow Sam program is for 5 year olds. The “Learn to Skate” programs have specific skills to be accomplished at each level. For details, contact the department office (605)626-7015 Fee:… Read more »

DPS announces November sobriety checkpoints

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – November’s list of sobriety checkpoints has been announced by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. The monthly checkpoints are designed to discourage people from drinking and then driving. There are 17 checkpoints scheduled for 14 counties during the month. Sobriety checkpoints are scheduled for the counties of: Beadle, Brown, Brule,… Read more »

DPS announces November sobriety checkpoints

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – November’s list of sobriety checkpoints has been announced by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. The monthly checkpoints are designed to discourage people from drinking and then driving. There are 17 checkpoints scheduled for 14 counties during the month. Sobriety checkpoints are scheduled for the counties of: Beadle, Brown, Brule,… Read more »

Economy still showing strong growth in Mid America Region

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the nine state Mid America region, from the Dakotas and Minnesota to Arkansas, continues to grow, but there are warning signs. Ernie Goss, economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, coordinates the monthly survey. Goss says most companies are still hiring. Goss says inflation is the main concern now. Other… Read more »

Economy still showing strong growth in Mid America Region

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the nine state Mid America region, from the Dakotas and Minnesota to Arkansas, continues to grow, but there are warning signs. Ernie Goss, economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, coordinates the monthly survey. Goss says most companies are still hiring. Goss says inflation is the main concern now. Other… Read more »

K.O. Lee Library to host free concert on Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Thursday, the K.O.Lee Library will be hosting a free concert with celtic guitarist Jerry Barlow. Barlow describes what Celtic music is about. Barlow talks about how he got into Celtic music. Barlow talks about the concert coming up on Thursday. Barlow has a new CD coming out in 2022. It… Read more »

K.O. Lee Library to host free concert on Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Thursday, the K.O.Lee Library will be hosting a free concert with celtic guitarist Jerry Barlow. Barlow describes what Celtic music is about. Barlow talks about how he got into Celtic music. Barlow talks about the concert coming up on Thursday. Barlow has a new CD coming out in 2022. It… Read more »

Money still available for small businesses in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the economic recovery has been underway for over a year, there is still help for businesses that may be having problems. Jamie Wood, South Dakota District Director of the Small Business Administration, says they still have loan funds available. Wood says the loan cap has been raised on the program. Wood says… Read more »

Money still available for small businesses in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the economic recovery has been underway for over a year, there is still help for businesses that may be having problems. Jamie Wood, South Dakota District Director of the Small Business Administration, says they still have loan funds available. Wood says the loan cap has been raised on the program. Wood says… Read more »

Nathan Sanderson

Supply chain issues continue in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Your local retailer is at the bottom end of a very long supply chain, which may not be working all that well. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says many businesses are still waiting. Sanderson says many retailers may not take orders this year. Sanderson says the supply chain… Read more »

Supply chain issues continue in South Dakota

Nathan Sanderson

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Your local retailer is at the bottom end of a very long supply chain, which may not be working all that well. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says many businesses are still waiting. Sanderson says many retailers may not take orders this year. Sanderson says the supply chain… Read more »

South Dakota joins lawsuit against Biden Vaccine Mandate

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, following Governor Noem’s promise to “see [President Biden] in court,” the State of South Dakota joined a lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s COVID vaccine mandate for federal contractors. “South Dakota is standing up with other states to protect our people from the Biden Administration’s illegal mandates,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “Though… Read more »

South Dakota joins lawsuit against Biden Vaccine Mandate

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, following Governor Noem’s promise to “see [President Biden] in court,” the State of South Dakota joined a lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s COVID vaccine mandate for federal contractors. “South Dakota is standing up with other states to protect our people from the Biden Administration’s illegal mandates,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “Though… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,235. The state had 396 new cases and 367 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,421. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,235. The state had 396 new cases and 367 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,421. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »