PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 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 2,026. The state had 23 new cases and 9 recoveries, increasing active infections to 230. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
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Abby Awards nominations now being accepted
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Nomination are being taken for the 27th annual Abby Awards. Aberdeen Chamber President Gail Ochs visited the studios to talk more about it. Ochs talked about how to nominate a business. Ochs list the number of different categories any business is eligible for. Ochs highlights one of the newer awards, the Bridge Builder… Read more »
Drought conditions lead to lower than normal runoff of the Missouri River
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The ongoing dry and warm conditions across the northern plains are reflected in the runoff predictions into the Missouri River. Kevin Grode with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says they have seen lower than normal runoff since last year. Grode says their overall runoff prediction will end up well below normal. Grode… Read more »
Economic growth to continue in the midwest with concerns
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Economic growth is expected to continue in the Mid America region, but there are some worries. Ernie Goss, an economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, says he expects interest rate to react. Goss says the concern then is higher inflation. Goss says he expects the regional economy to get to a complete… Read more »
State seeing an increase in prebuilt Governors Houses
SPRINGFIELD, S.D.(WNAX)- A tight housing supply has increased interest in the prebuilt, Governors Houses. Those are built at Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield and transported to sites across the state. Fred Binder coordinates the program for Planning District Three, a sixteen county area in southeast and southcentral South Dakota. He says there are some… Read more »
AAA predicts gas prices to continue to rise during the summer travel season
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As summer travel shifts up, gas prices may also rise. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says prices are much higher than a year ago. Steward says that fuel demand may lead to price spikes and spot shortages in some places. Steward says Triple “A” has predicted travel to be up at… Read more »
Keystone pipeline canceled after Biden had blocked permit
BILLINGS, Mont.(AP) — The sponsor of the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline said Wednesday it is pulling the plug on the contentious project after Canadian officials failed to persuade President Joe Biden to reverse his cancellation of its permit on the day he took office. Calgary-based TC Energy said it would work with government agencies… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,023. The state had 12 new cases and 20 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 221. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
SD Game, Fish, & Park Department approve changes to marina near Yankton
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department Commission approved changes to the lease for the operator of the marina at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area west of Yankton. State Parks and Recreation Director Scott Simpson explained the plans to the board at their meeting last week. Simpson says the plans call… Read more »
5 Olympic athletes endorse beef And Build Your Base Program
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Several potential Olympic athletes are endorsing beef in their diet and the South Dakota Beef Industry Council’s “Build Your Base” program. That is a comprehensive sports nutrition program that utilizes beef as its prime protein. South Dakota Beef Industry Council Executive Director Suzy Geppert says endorsements are coming from five noted athletes. She… Read more »