Once you've done that, you can say "Alexa, play WNAX" to listen! (Dakota News Now) - A Yankton man has been a friendly voice for radio listeners in the five-state region for decades. By. The Gurney seed house building was one of the areas first shopping centers, housing hairdressers and barbers, dry goods, groceries, jewelry, and medicine. (Another version has it that he met her when he was confined at Sacred Heart after a gall bladder attack. The Yankton School District broke ground for the new early childhood education center Thursday. When bad weather strikes your events may be affected! Public Notice - Non-Discriminatory Ad Contracts, The Weekend File Pension Plans for Volunteer Firefighters, Groundbreaking for New Early Childhood Education Center. If you are on the facebook. James Corden used part of his farewell speech on Thursday's final episode of CBS' " The Late Late Show" to address the deep rift in America over hot button issues including politics and ideology. Thirty years ago he was working in a college library in Yankton. South Dakota Farmers Union Backs Valuation Change And Cruelty Bill. Then, with an aerial strung between two pipes on the roof of the building, Madson prepared with 50 watts of power to reach out to the estimated 500 receivers within a 40-mile radius of Yankton. Legislators voted. And theyll tell you about their lives, and the good stuff, the bad stuff, and you try to relate that to your listeners. Ive also worked in Vermillion, Tallahassee, FL, Rapid City, Sioux Falls and now Yankton. Her show gained momentum after becoming a live, ad-lib program. Credit Arcane Radio Trivia / But Kneebones action became positively momentous in 1983. You can hear it in Omaha. Contests & Rules | Some images copyright AP, Clipart.com School Board President Frani Kieffer said, This past winter was a tough one and the numbers prove that. Public Notice - Non-Discriminatory Ad Contracts, The Weekend File Pension Plans for Volunteer Firefighters, Groundbreaking for New Early Childhood Education Center. I post some stuff we use on the air AND when I am on a trip, I post a lot of pictures, thoughts, fun stuff.. FCC Public File | FCC Applications On Dec.1, 1922, WNAX broadcasted its first radio concert from 10:30 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. And there was one month, hell never forget. As President Joe Biden seeks a second term, he won't have to depend on glitchy Zoom connections, or deliver remarks in largely vacant theaters with attendees in chairs ringed by circle markings on the floor to ensure enough social distancing. The opening round of the NBA playoffs could end Friday if the Warriors beat Sacramento and the Lakers beat Memphis. I grew up listening to YOUR BIG FRIEND back in the days of Dan Christopherson in the afternoon, Paul Harvey at 1pm, then again with THE REST OF THE STORY in the 5pm hour. Public Notice - Non-Discriminatory Ad Contracts, The Weekend File Pension Plans for Volunteer Firefighters, Groundbreaking for New Early Childhood Education Center. Their destination was New Orleans but they never made it! Also not true, although Fern visited him in his room during an extended recovery period from the tonsil operation.). Capital Public Radio Staff and Contributors Paul Adams Director of Corporate Support and Underwriting. All rights reserved. He had an interest in preserving old recordings. 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The USDA announced the official kick-off of the implementation phase for projects funded through the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. Written with publicist Bernice McGeehan Lawrence says he thought of the idea of going to the station when he strolled the streets of Yankton waiting for his companions to wake up at the Collins. School Board President Frani Kieffer said, This past winter was a tough one and the numbers prove that. They and their attendants Dr. and Mrs. Frank Abts of Yankton were the only people in the church with Fr. "It's not what you know, it's who you know," Jerry said. 2 days ago in Local. Email me at scrawford@wnax.com ! in Local, The Yankton City Commission this week held a work session to discuss a pension plan for volunteer firefighters. During the next three years, he played at wedding dances, with a childrens band called the Jazzy Junior Five in Aberdeen and with drummer Frank Schalk wherever they could find a booking. Monday - Cryptozoology & Nessie / UFO Encounters Steve Alten | Dan Harary. For 54 years, the friendly greeting Hello there, good friends resonated over WNAX radio waves throughout the Midwest, delivering trusted recipes, words of advice, and Yanktons most reliable neighbor ladyWynn Speece. 1:11-1:15 p.m. - American Ag Radio Network: Farm News Update 1:16-1:20 p.m. - WNAX Farm News Feature 1:30-1:38 p.m. - Commodity Wrap-up Program with Market Analyst Saturday - K-9 Detection Dogs / UFOs at the Drive-In Bobby Betros | Preston Dennett. Jerry Oster has been a familiar voice on WNAX Radio for 45 years. EEO Report | Madson and Walgren teamed with Cecil Bauer to set up their radio equipment on the second floor of the Wagner Block on the west side of Walnut between Third and Fourth streets. 16 hours ago EEO Report | In June of 1995, Chuck Anderson visited Speece and her husband Harry at this unconventional studio to chat about her rise to radio fame. Theyve been part-timers, or theyve worked the Jacks game and that type of thing, said Jerry. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they start the process, The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature will hold their first meeting of the interim next Wednesday, 16 hours ago And its the stories that people tell you as you get people to talk. Judy was raised in the lifestyle she coversin rural Northeastern Nebraska. Jerry Oster has been a familiar voice on WNAX Radio for 45 years. All rights reserved. He couldnt know it at the time, but that was the genesis of the Lawrence Welk decade-long odyssey in the Mother City and that also was when the conflicting accounts of his early career began to develop. I went to Corsica High School, then off to USD, and then radio. you can LIKE my pageHERE! in Local Sports, South Dakota States Myah Selland has been named the TicketSmarter Summit League Female Peak Performer of the Month for March., 3 days ago This is Big Scott Allen. 5 days ago in Local. Click on the TRIPS PAGE and go with me on a trip! On his birthday in 1924 with enough cash for train fare and three one-dollar bills pinned to the inside of his new suit jacket he embarked with his accordion on what turned out to be a rocky road to stardom. At the peak of her career, Speece received nearly 800,000 letters annually from daily listeners, released a yearly cookbook, and hosted a 50-minute program every day, Monday-Friday. Von VanGenderen is our newest on air personality at WNAX, although he is not new to our travelers. Thats when he convinced her to marry him, and the wedding took place in Sacred Heart Cathedral in Sioux City, Iowa, on April 16, 1931. 1 pick and likely will choose between quarterbacks Bryce Young and C.J. 5 days ago Speece describes a one-act play that peaked her interest in radio programming. in National. One day a friend called to say WNAX was throwing out some records. Even in a schedule that has heavyweights like Indiana Jones, Ariel, Ethan Hunt and Dominic Toretto vying for box office supremacy, the biggest, funniest showdown is happening on July 21. We go to different farm shows. Today Judy writes and produces Judys Journal (a rural lifestyle program that airs daily) with a voice that has become not only a trusted constant, but also a friend to thousands of listeners. South Dakota Department of Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt, Veterans are blasting the debt ceiling legislation passed by House republicans this week, warning it will cut key programs and, The Yankton School District has about all their fall teaching positions filled. . Copyright 2023. Ben Adler Director of Programming and Audience Development. Art Fordyce NE hardware for dual wheel 3 3/8 U bolt style 9 bolt hub off 4240 2 6 inch spacers two 1638 rims 9 bolt $1200 will split 402-357-3362. It sponsored live music shows, farm meetings, cooking get-togethers. WNAX reached out to listeners. Bryce Young, C.J. He is also well known for his gold leather pants and horned top hat which he wears when hosting Vikings trips. The highlight was a contest to choose a farm family which best represented the Midwest. There won't be any more arguing with line judges over calls at tennis tournaments on the ATP men's tour as of 2025 because there won't be any more line judges at those events by then. in Lifestyle, Trending. Max out my retirement and stuff. A description of Speece's uncomfortable interview with Margaret Truman. TV was going to kill it, the Internets going to kill it. In 2005 she was honored by the National Guard for volunteer service and coverage of military issues and stories. Steve has been awarded numerous honors over the years . Dairy producers have witnessed the price for whole milk drop nearly six dollars per hundred weight from last year's high. For the full Chuck Anderson interview with Wynn Speece, listen here. For assistance accessing public files, contact pfhelp@wnax.com The Yankton. He is well known for his fun personality, and his tall tales, some of which are known to be true. (Later, in an anniversary album, it was reported that he and his band played for the opening-day broadcast of WNAX. Well, I think I kind of want to max out at 70. South Dakota Department of Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt, Veterans are blasting the debt ceiling legislation passed by House republicans this week, warning it will cut key programs and, The Yankton School District has about all their fall teaching positions filled. Gurney himself said he fed the tired and dusty young musicians in the nursery companys cafeteria before putting them on the air; but whichever story is right, the quickly-named Lawrence Welk Novelty Orchestra was an immediate hit. The NAFB named Judy it's Farm Broadcaster of the Year in the Western Region in 1998 . Over the years Ive worked with some very talented people, but Ive never had a better crew than here at WNAX. Not true.). The retired voice of South Dakota State University football and basketball has been at WNAX since 1992. Well yeah, you gotta enjoy what you do, and I do. I just couldnt keep my new oil stove clean until I heard on your program how. But the Neighbor Lady means more than household tips. in Lifestyle. One listener wrote, You really saved my neck. Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Jacks Women Fall to Virginia Tech in NCAA Tournament. 16 hours ago A few years later, another star was rising in Yankton. But in the late fall of 1927 when an early blizzard struck, the four men decided they could work just as well where it was warmer, and they headed southward through blowing snow in an old touring car. This year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival begins its two-weekend run on Friday, filling the air with the sounds of R&B, rock 'n roll, Zydeco, pop, blues, country, rap, gospel and of course jazz. in Lifestyle. The distant stations early on in the early 60s. To do so, simply say "Alexa, enable WNAX" or visit the WNAX skill page. There they were part of a christening ceremony for a World War II freight ship, the SS Midwest Farmer. He also calls high school track meets and emcees a wide variety of events. 1 Virginia Tech everything they had Sunday but fell 72-60 to. School Board President Frani Kieffer said Thats good and bad for Biden, Medal of Honor recipients remains IDd 73 years after Korea, USDA Kicks-off effort to expand market opportunities. Over the years, a countless number of well known air personalities have called WNAX home at one time or another. I've worked at radio stations in Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney, Omaha and Salina . The Yankton, The Yankton School District broke ground for the new early childhood education center Thursday. I got to know some of the jocks at the local radio station. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they start the process, Radio 570 WNAXCopyright 2023 Saga Communications, Inc. Experience Life has compiled a few tips and tricks to employ the next time you're shopping for produce. And I remember listening to our news director, Jerry Oster, whos still a huge part of the present morning show and throughout the day here at the station. For instance, Richard (Hinky Dink) Wildermuth, a Tripp restaurant operator, claimed to have directed Welk to the fledgling Radio Station WNAX. Everything was available from Gurney and all was promoted by WNAX. EEO Report | On that fateful Friday, cinephiles will be faced with a difficult choice: Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" or Greta Gerwig's "Barbie"? The Yankton, The Yankton School District broke ground for the new early childhood education center Thursday. FCC Public File | FCC Applications Strangely enough, I was one of those who listened to the radio. Which seemed to be every other day out in Douglas County. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | An estimated 30,000 people came to Yankton on Sept. 4, 1943 for live music, speeches and food. All rights reserved. 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For assistance accessing public files, contact pfhelp@wnax.com Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Speece remembers a postcard she received from Brown informing her of an open position at WNAX. Sunday - Faith Healing / First Female Pharaoh Danny Frigulti | Andrew Collins. Speece explains how she became known as "The Neighbor Lady". The NAFB named Judy its Farm Broadcaster of the Year in the Western Region in 1998, and the National Farmers Union gave her its Milk Hackel Award for Excellence in Journalism in 1999. U-S Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska) slammed the Biden administration's burdensome new emissions requirements on American-made vehicles. Around the world, food prices are persistently, painfully high. FCC Public File | FCC Applications With more than 860 live broadcast stations in 153 markets across America, there's a local iHeartRadio station virtually everywhere. South Dakota Department of Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt, The House Ag Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management and Credit Risk held a hearing with some Ag Groups. 4 days ago Enjoy our community calendar and submit your event info. FCC Public File | FCC Applications Soon after, the Aberdeen native and USD-Springfield grad got the job, doing what he always wanted to do. Speece went on to pursue a dual degree from Drake University in Theatre and Speech/English. We are all saddened to report that former WNAX afternoon host "Fred" Steve Forman has passed away. Contests & Rules | Some images copyright AP, Clipart.com She and Dick have five (married) children and nine grandchildren. The discovery of DNA's double helix structure 70 years ago opened up a world of new science and also sparked disputes over who contributed what and who deserves credit. Jerry also did color commentary for South Dakota States football broadcasts for 30 years at WNAX. Oster says he still feels good about the business. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they start the process, Radio 570 WNAXCopyright 2023 Saga Communications, Inc. I wish my dad were still with us, because hed think Id hit the big time by working here. After that off and on for almost half a dozen years the Welk band headquartered in Yankton, broadcasting over WNAX and playing one-nighters throughout the region. Judy's talents are known both throughout WNAX's five-state coverage regionand nationally as well. The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature meets Thursday to add details to the summer study committees. Former Vice President Mike Pence testified Thursday before a federal grand jury investigating efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to a person familiar with the matter. Radios been pronounced dead half a dozen times. in Local, The Yankton City Commission this week held a work session to discuss a pension plan for volunteer firefighters. No matter how it came about, he did seek out Chan Gurney, the station manager, who agreed to give the traveling band an audition. The big discs were recordings of WNAX on the air. School Board President Frani Kieffer said. Copyright 2021 Dakota News Now. Moments like this from the stations past were preserved by Ted Kneebone of Aberdeen, S.D. The winner was Otto and Marie Baumhoefner of Welcome, Minn. On the stage with her parents was the young Marian Baumhoefner, now Marian Meyer. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Full Schedule . The Yankton, The Yankton School District broke ground for the new early childhood education center Thursday. School Board President Frani Kieffer said, This past winter was a tough one and the numbers prove that. The Carolina Panthers are on the clock with the No. The South Dakota State women's basketball team gave No. At a live demonstration in Sioux Falls, Speece battled with a peach pie. When the Peerless Entertainers folded, Lawrence teamed with drummer Johnny Higgins, saxophonist Howard Kieser and pianist Art Beal to play dance dates in and around Bismarck.
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