YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Corps of Engineers continues to adjust reservoir levels behind the dams on the Missouri River to prepare for spring runoff. Mike Swenson, an hydraulic engineer in the Corps office in Omaha, says they are close to their storage targets. Swenson says the big lakes should be right on their marks by the… Read more »
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SD Dept of Health update on the latest with COVID-19
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday the South Dakota Department of Health provided their latest updates regarding COVID-19. State epidemiologist Josh Clayton told us the vaccine numbers on their website include what’s happening on the federal level. Secretary of Health, Kim Malsam-Rysdon tells us the allocation of vaccines will increase next week. Malsam-Rysdon said that if the… Read more »
Senator Thune express displeasure with $1.9 trillion economic stimulus plan
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- As a one point nine trillion dollar economic stimulus plan sponsored by democrats starts moving in the US House, complaints are rising from republicans. South Dakota Senator John Thune says all the previous stimulus plans had bi-partisan support. Thune, in a speech on the Senate floor, says democrats want to ram this plan… Read more »
City outdoor ice rinks closed for the season
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is announcing that the city outdoor ice rinks will be closed for the season as of Wednesday, February 24. This means the warming houses are not open and the ice rink surfaces will not be maintained. Recreational skating continues at the Odde Indoor Ice Arena… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 1 COVID-19 related death, will change their press briefing schedule
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death total currently at 1,864. The state had 263 new confirmed cases and 308 recoveries, increasing active infections to 1,891. Those hospitalized in connection… Read more »
Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony Concert on February 27, 2021 at 7:30 in JFAC
ABEREEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Join the Aberdeen University-Civic Symphony under the direction of Dr. Christopher Stanichar on Saturday, February 27th, 2021, at 7:30pm at Jewett Theater on the NSU campus. The orchestra will take you on a trip into the world of fairy tales. The orchestra will be joined by NSU voice faculty member, Darci Bultema,… Read more »
Latest cold spell leads to higher utility bills
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- During the energy crisis last week, natural gas prices on the open market spiked, in some cases several thousand percent. Northwestern Energy spokesman Tom Glanzer says it was a short term heavy surge in demand. Glanzer says their customers could see some increases in their gas bills. Glanzer says every retail energy company… Read more »
Delay in US Census could cause delays in redistricting in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A delay in delivering 2020 Census numbers to the states could cause problems in meeting deadlines for redistricting. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton, who is on this years redistricting committee, says a lot will have to be done quickly. Bolin says they will get some information later this spring. Bolin says they can… Read more »
February License Plate Decals due Friday
Friday, Feb. 26th is the deadline to renew license plate decals for February. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters this month.
45-year-old man arrested in the murder of Reta McGovern
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- 45 year-old James Jumping Eagle has been arrested in the murder of 82 year-old Rapid City Resident Reta McGovern in her Flormann Street home. Brendyn Medina, community relations specialist with the Rapid City Police Department, said Medina said the motive has yet to be publically disclosed as the investigation shifts into a… Read more »