After that he performed with George T. Kellys Peerless Entertainers, a small vaudeville-type troupe for which Lawrence played his accordion, posted handbills, sold candy between acts and acted as a Spanish corpse in a comedy murder sketch. FCC Public File | FCC Applications Strangely enough, I was one of those who listened to the radio. Ten months after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade and a nationwide right to abortion, states are pushing in opposite directions on the issue. 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. I was working in Aberdeen at the time, and I thought, that sounds interesting.. And theyll tell you about their lives, and the good stuff, the bad stuff, and you try to relate that to your listeners. WNAX reached out to listeners. EEO Report | For Jerry, the job would lead to a family. This is Big Scott Allen. Speece even had the opportunity to interview then first-lady Margaret Truman, for better or for worse. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they start the process, Radio 570 WNAXCopyright 2023 Saga Communications, Inc. He hosts The Adam Carolla Show, a talk show distributed as a podcast .more. No matter how it came about, he did seek out Chan Gurney, the station manager, who agreed to give the traveling band an audition. I remember one letter as if it were yesterday, says Speece. The Yankton School District broke ground for the new early childhood education center Thursday. Credit Arcane Radio Trivia / For assistance accessing public files, contact pfhelp@wnax.com Lloyd left WNAX in 1955 to become the Program Director of KYNT radio in Yankton, helping to launch the station when it went on the air on March 15th, 1955. (Later, in an anniversary album, it was reported that he and his band played for the opening-day broadcast of WNAX. Von has hosted trips for WNAX for quite some time. Non-Discriminatory Advertising Letter | Advisory To improve traveling and sleeping conditions for his musicians, he acquired a specially designed sleeper bus and hired Morris Knutsen as a full-time driver. in National. In addition, the walls of her work area are covered with awards and recognition from various groups and organizations across this part of the nation. Madson sold the license to Gurney Seed and Nursery for $2,000 and on February 28, 1926, listeners heard: This is station WNAX, Voice of the House of Gurney in Yankton. After a brief period in D. B.s home, the studio was moved to the third floor of the seed house. Everything starts with, once upon a time, said Jerry. We are just storytellers. Jerry Oster has been a familiar voice on WNAX Radio for 45 years. in Lifestyle. Which seemed to be every other day out in Douglas County. It was 1977, and Andy Warhol was at work on his "Athletes" series, portraits of top sports personalities who, he felt, were gaining cultural prominence just like "the movie . Age: 58. Stroud and Anthony Richardson were among the top four picks Thursday night, an expected result in a rich draft class that's been anticipated since last year. 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. 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. At 4:30 in the morning (exact date uncertain), they pulled up at the Collins Hotel at Third and Douglas in Yankton, too cold and too tired to continue. EEO Report | At the time it seemed like no big deal. For assistance accessing public files, contact pfhelp@wnax.com She and Dick have five (married) children and nine grandchildren. 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. WNAX recorded the event. Speece explains how she became known as "The Neighbor Lady". The gum proved to be a highly successful but brief promotional gimmick, and contests to crown a Miss Honolulu Fruit Gum in various towns (a vote for every wrapper) resulted in soaring gum sales and large crowds wherever the band played. One of them was then the star running back of the Buffalo Bills: O.J. When bad weather strikes your events may be affected! Speece describes a one-act play that peaked her interest in radio programming. 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. The Yankton, The Yankton School District broke ground for the new early childhood education center Thursday. We need to take some time because shes been at her job for over 40 years, so itll be time. In May 1922, the Dakota Radio Apparatus Company was established in Yankton. Jerry Oster has been a familiar voice on WNAX Radio for 45 years. Rosalind Franklin's role in DNA discovery gets a new twist. EEO Report | The Yankton School District broke ground for the new early childhood education center Thursday. At Michigan State University, children of employees can spend Thursday seeing what it's like to staff a dairy farm, work in sports or plant a tree at the school's first in-person Take Our Kids to Work Day since the pandemic began. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they start the process, Radio 570 WNAXCopyright 2023 Saga Communications, Inc. For assistance accessing public files, contact pfhelp@wnax.com The Best Talk Show Hosts Of Daytime, Late Night, and All Time. 5 days ago 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. 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 Yankton's most reliable neighbor ladyWynn Speece. (His German accent was too thick for a speaking part.). Memories and recipes can still be recalled by longtime listeners and their children throughout the Midwest. After two years of writing and occasionally hosting special events, Wynn officially became The Neighbor Lady. WNAXs live talent and folksy commentary attracted thousands of listeners and sold millions of Gurney seeds and trees. Their destination was New Orleans but they never made it! Judy is the voice of the Sunday Morning Visit program, another WNAX public service constant of 25 yearsplus she has recently joined the WNAX sales team. However, these acclamations arose only after recreating the program to be entirely off-script. Be Honored for Your Community Impact: Service to Ice Storm Brings Down Two Broadcast Towers In South 1922-2022 WNAX Radio 570 Celebrates 100 Years! The Yankton, The Yankton School District broke ground for the new early childhood education center Thursday. 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. Chuck Anderson's full interview with Wynn Speece, SDPB Radio | Non-Discriminatory Advertising Letter | Advisory President of the firm was E.O. By. Moments like this from the stations past were preserved by Ted Kneebone of Aberdeen, S.D. The USDA announced the official kick-off of the implementation phase for projects funded through the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. With more than 860 live broadcast stations in 153 markets across America, there's a local iHeartRadio station virtually everywhere. #43 of 164. EEO Report | We are all saddened to report that former WNAX afternoon host "Fred" Steve Forman has passed away. Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Jerry has been the stations news director for most of those years, covering so many newsmakers and big events. 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Public Notice - Non-Discriminatory Ad Contracts, The Weekend File - Pension Plans for Volunteer Firefighters, Groundbreaking for New Early Childhood Education Center, The Weekend File Pension Plans for Volunteer Firefighters, The Early Morning Get Together with Big Scott Allen and, Electronic line calls at all ATP mens tennis events by 2025, NBA Playoffs: Round 1 could end as quickly as Friday night, NFL draft dominated early by QBs, including top pick Young. in National. Over the years Ive worked with some very talented people, but Ive never had a better crew than here at WNAX. During that time, Ive picked up a sweet and beautiful wife (Lynn), a couple dogs (both named Foxy) and a wonderful son (Finn.). SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Non-Discriminatory Advertising Letter | Advisory 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. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | The remains of a U.S. Army corporal killed during the Korean War and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor have been identified 73 years after he was declared missing, President Joe Biden said Wednesday during a welcome ceremony at the White House for South Korea's president. And there was one month, hell never forget. Von comes to us from rural Plankinton/Stickney SD were he farmed and operated a trucking company. Judy is the voice of the Sunday Morning Visit program, another WNAX public service constant of 25 yearsplus she has recently joined the WNAX sales team. Putting together/hosting trips is my hobby job at WNAX. in Lifestyle, Trending. It all started in 1976. My dad sucked in his breath and my mother put a hand to her forehead and she said Oh my, oh my. I can hear her saying this yet.. Judys talents are known both throughout WNAXs five-state coverage regionand nationally as well. in Local, The Yankton City Commission this week held a work session to discuss a pension plan for volunteer firefighters. WNAX staff regrouped at its transmitter site a few miles away and resumed broadcasting. We had a Big Bird album and we had a Charlie Daniels Christmas album that we signed on with, says Oster. (Dakota News Now) - A Yankton man has been a friendly voice for radio listeners in the five-state region for decades. 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. in Lifestyle. "It's not what you know, it's who you know," Jerry said. Copyright 2021 Dakota News Now. NFL Draft 2023 Updates | Who will be the first pick? Meanwhile, electronic cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults. All rights reserved. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they start the process, Radio 570 WNAXCopyright 2023 Saga Communications, Inc. in Local, The Yankton City Commission this week held a work session to discuss a pension plan for volunteer firefighters. Bryce Young, C.J. in Local, The Yankton City Commission this week held a work session to discuss a pension plan for volunteer firefighters. in Local, Radio 570 WNAXCopyright 2023 Saga Communications, Inc. Ben Adler Director of Programming and Audience Development. He is well known for his fun personality, and his tall tales, some of which are known to be true. Shes a human connection. All rights reserved. FCC Public File | FCC Applications 16 hours ago The Baumhoefners won a tractor for the honor. In 2005 she was honored by the National Guard for volunteer service and coverage of military issues and stories. That, of course, was before the Wrigley Company threatened legal action and ballroom managers complained because dancers left their floors covered with wrappers and wads of gum. We have four boys, actually, three of them have worked here. The Yankton School District broke ground for the new early childhood education center Thursday. And its the stories that people tell you as you get people to talk. The winner was Otto and Marie Baumhoefner of Welcome, Minn. On the stage with her parents was the young Marian Baumhoefner, now Marian Meyer. 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. It was a tremendous shock, says Meyer. The highlight was a contest to choose a farm family which best represented the Midwest. Now he is part of the Morning Show and maintains an interest in sports, daily banter and breakroom doughnuts. You know our motto for years was your big friend. For a brief time he traveled with Lincoln Boulds Chicago Band, often unpaid. Radio 570 WNAX / 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 Yankton's most reliable neighbor ladyWynn Speece. Stroud and Anthony Richardson were among the top four picks Thursday night, an expected result in a rich draft class that's been anticipated since last year. I went to Corsica High School, then off to USD, and then radio. That one-week contract turned into a commitment to stay on, and Yankton began its continuing relationship with the North Dakota accordionist. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they start the process, Radio 570 WNAXCopyright 2023 Saga Communications, Inc. Contests & Rules | Some images copyright AP, Clipart.com Von has hosted trips for WNAX for quite some time. It sponsored live music shows, farm meetings, cooking get-togethers. The best way to listen with Alexa is to enable the free WNAX skill. Walgren, an accountant and former official of the Schwenk-Barth Brewing Company. It sponsored live music shows, farm meetings, cooking get-togethers. 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, Listen to WNAX for the Thousand Dollar KEYWORD each weekday! To do so, simply say "Alexa, enable WNAX" or visit the WNAX skill page. 3 weeks ago. FCC Public File | FCC Applications The Yankton, The Yankton School District broke ground for the new early childhood education center Thursday. 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 A few months later, she received a promising postcard from Art Brown, a continuity writer at WNAX in Yankton, SD. For assistance accessing public files, contact pfhelp@wnax.com Contests & Rules | Some images copyright AP, Clipart.com (Dakota News Now) - A Yankton man has been a friendly voice for radio listeners in the five-state region for decades. I had a friend working here and called and said we have an opening for a news guy. U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in 9 adults saying they were current smokers, according to government survey data released Thursday. Obesity is a major and growing problem around the world, but especially in the U.S., where more than 40% of adults and about 20% of children now meet the criteria for what doctors say has become an intractable chronic disease. Leo McCoy, then nervously conducting his first wedding ceremony. Heat rally again to win in OT, eliminate top-seeded Bucks, Take Our Kids to Work Day retools at 30 as work has changed, What to know about prescription drugs promising weight loss, Food prices fall on world markets but not on kitchen tables, US adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low, Punishment or prevention: California debates fentanyl crisis, State lawmakers across US pass 1 abortion ban but 2 defeated, Pence testifies before election probe grand jury: AP source, 2024 race wont be like 2020. Contests & Rules | Some images copyright AP, Clipart.com Before that, though, a much more significant incident occurred in Yankton. Pamela Smith remembers vividly the last time she saw her only son alive. in Local, The Yankton City Commission this week held a work session to discuss a pension plan for volunteer firefighters. Bryce Young, C.J. Radios been pronounced dead half a dozen times. #37 of 61. South Dakota Senator John Thune, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, spoke on the Senate floor It was a daunting moment. Desiree Aragon (Another version has it that he met her when he was confined at Sacred Heart after a gall bladder attack. The transistor in the dark. 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. A person rarely gets to be a true trailblazer; Judy Stratman was just that as one of the nations first female farm broadcasters more than 30 years ago. Full Schedule . And thats kind of how we try to come across. Public Notice - Non-Discriminatory Ad Contracts, The Weekend File Pension Plans for Volunteer Firefighters, Groundbreaking for New Early Childhood Education Center. School Board President Frani Kieffer said, This past winter was a tough one and the numbers prove that. 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. But the station recovered and continues to broadcast from a Yankton studio. Copyright 2023. Potential advertisers did not invest in the new concept because it was new and untested, and the programming was too unstable. The station had a warehouse which sold everything from fuel to food. Chan then offered them a one-week contract which Welk accepted, although New Orleans was still the quartets ultimate destination. 15 hours ago in Agriculture. Speece went on to pursue a dual degree from Drake University in Theatre and Speech/English. School Board President Frani Kieffer said. School Board President Frani Kieffer said, This past winter was a tough one and the numbers prove that. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | All rights reserved. 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For assistance accessing public files, contact pfhelp@wnax.com Adam Carolla (; born May 27, 1964) is an American comedian, radio personality, television host, actor, podcaster, and director. Email me at scrawford@wnax.com ! In 1943 WNAX built a new broadcast tower, which it called the tallest in the U.S. To celebrate, the station threw a party. Around the world, food prices are persistently, painfully high. Thirty years ago he was working in a college library in Yankton. Also not true, although Fern visited him in his room during an extended recovery period from the tonsil operation.). Family has always been priority for Judy. 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. Contests & Rules | Some images copyright AP, Clipart.com 1 pick and likely will choose between quarterbacks Bryce Young and C.J. 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. Public Notice - Non-Discriminatory Ad Contracts, The Weekend File Pension Plans for Volunteer Firefighters, Groundbreaking for New Early Childhood Education Center. For assistance accessing public files, contact pfhelp@wnax.com Due to these circumstances, Speeces show grew overnight in popularity, finding satisfaction with newlyweds and grandmothers alike. 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.. Over the years, a countless number of well known air personalities have called WNAX home at one time or another. EEO Report | Her show gained momentum after becoming a live, ad-lib program. May 1. For the full Chuck Anderson interview with Wynn Speece, listen here. Here we are at an AM radio station, in the early part of the 21st century, says Oster. Jerry also did color commentary for South Dakota States football broadcasts for 30 years at WNAX. Listening with Google Home. And also pretty much I try to be the same when Im out there as when Im on the air, said Jerry. In his autobiography Wunderful, Wonderful! Program Schedule | Radio 570 WNAX Home Program Schedule Program Schedule Photo: Radio 570 WNAX Program Schedule MONDAY - FRIDAY 12:00am-4:00am - Red Eye Radio 4:00am-6:00am - This Morning: America's 1st News with Gordon Deal 6:00am-9:00am - WNAX Early Morning Get Together with Big Scott Allen 6-7am 06:00:00-06:04:00 CBS News 4 days ago For assistance accessing public files, contact pfhelp@wnax.com The big discs were recordings of WNAX on the air. On global markets, the prices of grains, vegetable oil, dairy and other agricultural commodities have fallen steadily from record highs. The NFL draft begins tonight! 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. . School Board President Frani Kieffer said The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature meets Thursday to add details to the summer study committees. The Yankton, The Yankton School District broke ground for the new early childhood education center Thursday. The NAFB named Judy it's Farm Broadcaster of the Year in the Western Region in 1998 . 4 days ago It was 1977, and Andy Warhol was at work on his "Athletes" series, portraits of top sports personalities who, he felt, were gaining cultural prominence just like "the movie stars of yesterday." In 1943 WNAX built a new broadcast tower, which it called the tallest in the U.S. To celebrate, the station threw a party.

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