News Category: Local News

Northern State to present Choral Holiday Concert Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Northern State University Choral Holiday Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will include performances by the NSU Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Early Musick Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Timothy Woods. Due to COVID-19, admission is… Read more »

Northern State to present Choral Holiday Concert Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Northern State University Choral Holiday Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will include performances by the NSU Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Early Musick Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Timothy Woods. Due to COVID-19, admission is… Read more »

DSS finds loving adoptive homes for children in foster care

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, there are 81 children in South Dakota’s foster care system who are legally available for adoption. The greatest need is for older children, sibling groups, and children with emotional, behavioral, or medical needs. “All children are born with potential for a bright future,” said Department of Social Services (DSS)… Read more »

DSS finds loving adoptive homes for children in foster care

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, there are 81 children in South Dakota’s foster care system who are legally available for adoption. The greatest need is for older children, sibling groups, and children with emotional, behavioral, or medical needs. “All children are born with potential for a bright future,” said Department of Social Services (DSS)… Read more »

SD has 27 more COVID-related deaths, hospitalizations drop sharply

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 27 more COVID-related deaths, active cases rose by nearly 900, and hospitalizations dropped by more than 60 in numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths, which included two each in Faulk and Spink counties, and one in Roberts, bring the state’s overall death… Read more »

SD has 27 more COVID-related deaths, hospitalizations drop sharply

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 27 more COVID-related deaths, active cases rose by nearly 900, and hospitalizations dropped by more than 60 in numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths, which included two each in Faulk and Spink counties, and one in Roberts, bring the state’s overall death… Read more »

Retired General Croymans to lead veteran’s appeal

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Veterans, Inc.’s proposed veteran center is kicking off the veteran appeal portion of their fundraising efforts. Heading up their Building Common Ground Campaign is Retired Brigadier General Thomas Croymans of Aberdeen. BG Croymans retired from the SD Army National Guard in May of 2019 after more than… Read more »

Retired General Croymans to lead veteran’s appeal

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Veterans, Inc.’s proposed veteran center is kicking off the veteran appeal portion of their fundraising efforts. Heading up their Building Common Ground Campaign is Retired Brigadier General Thomas Croymans of Aberdeen. BG Croymans retired from the SD Army National Guard in May of 2019 after more than… Read more »

ABBY Awards to be presented virtually

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The ABBY Awards are turning into ABBY Week for 2020. Due the current pandemic, the awards will be presented virtually throughout next week, according to Bea Smith, Director of Membership and Events for the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce. The only award out of the 10 that is voted on locally… Read more »

ABBY Awards to be presented virtually

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The ABBY Awards are turning into ABBY Week for 2020. Due the current pandemic, the awards will be presented virtually throughout next week, according to Bea Smith, Director of Membership and Events for the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce. The only award out of the 10 that is voted on locally… Read more »

Sioux Falls rejects mask mandate, mayor breaks tie vote

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls’ mayor cast the tie-breaking vote that defeated a proposed mask mandate in the state’s largest city. After more than two hours of public comment, Mayor Paul TenHaken rejected the mandate after the City Council tied 4-4 on the ordinance Tuesday night. The mandate would have required face coverings… Read more »

Sioux Falls rejects mask mandate, mayor breaks tie vote

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls’ mayor cast the tie-breaking vote that defeated a proposed mask mandate in the state’s largest city. After more than two hours of public comment, Mayor Paul TenHaken rejected the mandate after the City Council tied 4-4 on the ordinance Tuesday night. The mandate would have required face coverings… Read more »

Two killed, one injured in two-vehicle crash in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Two people died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Sioux Falls. Names of the three people involved are not yet being released pending notification to family members. A 2002 Kia Sport was northbound on Interstate 229 when the driver began to lose control… Read more »

Two killed, one injured in two-vehicle crash in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Two people died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Sioux Falls. Names of the three people involved are not yet being released pending notification to family members. A 2002 Kia Sport was northbound on Interstate 229 when the driver began to lose control… Read more »

Legalization of marijuana creates issues for law enforcement, judicial system

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The voters of South Dakota a week ago approved the legalization of both recreational and medical marijuana. The legalization of recreational marijuana through a constitutional amendment surprised many and creates some immediate issues for law enforcement and the judicial system. Possession of marijuana remains illegal until July 1. Brookings County States… Read more »

Legalization of marijuana creates issues for law enforcement, judicial system

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The voters of South Dakota a week ago approved the legalization of both recreational and medical marijuana. The legalization of recreational marijuana through a constitutional amendment surprised many and creates some immediate issues for law enforcement and the judicial system. Possession of marijuana remains illegal until July 1. Brookings County States… Read more »

It appears warmer temps may be in store this month

AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – While an active La Nina continues to form over the Pacific Ocean, there are questions if it will follow the usual script. Past La Nina’s have led to cooler than normal winter temperatures over the northern plains, with some increase in snow. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in… Read more »

It appears warmer temps may be in store this month

AMES, Iowa (WNAX) – While an active La Nina continues to form over the Pacific Ocean, there are questions if it will follow the usual script. Past La Nina’s have led to cooler than normal winter temperatures over the northern plains, with some increase in snow. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in… Read more »

Surgeon General visits testing site in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Surgeon General of the United States Vice Admiral Jerome Adams joined state health officials in Pierre Tuesday at the opening of a mass testing site for Covid-19. Adams says he understands the pandemic is wearing on people across the country. Adams expects the general public to have access to the vaccine… Read more »

Surgeon General visits testing site in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Surgeon General of the United States Vice Admiral Jerome Adams joined state health officials in Pierre Tuesday at the opening of a mass testing site for Covid-19. Adams says he understands the pandemic is wearing on people across the country. Adams expects the general public to have access to the vaccine… Read more »