SIOX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the chest in a western Sioux Falls neighborhood. The Argus Leader report police responded to a call around 11:43 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a person lying in the street. Police Lt. Terrance Matia identified the victim… Read more »
News Year: 2020
SD adds 24 more COVID-related deaths; active cases decrease
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state added 24 more COVID-related deaths, active infections decreased slightly, and hospitalizations went up a tick according to numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths (which included three in Brown County, and one each in Faulk County, Potter County and Roberts County) moved the state’s… Read more »
Outdoor ice rinks opening for season on Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department are opening the Lincoln and Manor Outdoor Ice Rinks for the season on Friday, Jan. 1 from 1-5 p.m. The Holiday hours are: Jan. 1 1 – 5 p.m.; Jan. 2-5 1 – 9 p.m.; Jan. 6, Normal Hours Begin Weekdays: 4 – 9… Read more »
SBA extends COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan application deadline
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for the COVID-19 Pandemic disaster declaration is extended to Dec. 31, 2021. The deadline extension comes as a result of the recent bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress and… Read more »
SD Highway Patrol participating in New Year’s Eve Traffic Safety Coalition
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is joining the Western States Traffic Safety Coalition (WSTSC) in a special effort this New Year’s Eve to reduce the number of impaired drivers on the road. “Impaired drivers, whether through use of drugs or alcohol, are dangerous,” said Col. Rick Miller, superintendent of the South… Read more »
DTOM 22/0 Veterans Ranch raising funds to expand services
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The DTOM 22/0 Veterans Ranch, located between Aberdeen and Warner, is currently raising funds to expand its services. Chris Reder, Founder and CEO of the ranch, provides the details. He said that the ranch is about one-fourth of the way to reaching its financial goal. The ranch serves veterans from all… Read more »
Disabled veterans, disabled persons will see new license plate design
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Disabled veterans and disabled persons will receive newly designed license plates at renewal time, beginning January 1, 2021. At the time of renewal, there will be a $5 per plate mailing fee per license plate set to receive the new license plate. A 45-day plate ordered permit will be issued… Read more »
Sioux Falls teen wanted on murder, manslaughter charges arrested in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A teenager from Sioux Falls wanted on murder and manslaughter charges was arrested Wednesday morning in Pierre. Deputy U.S. Marshal Chris Gross says 17-year-old Devon Montileaux (mont-ih-loo) was wanted for a warrant issued in Minnehaha County charging him with Second Degree Murder and First Degree Manslaughter. The charges stem from… Read more »
Johnson votes against expanded stimulus bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – A proposal that would expand individual stimulus payments to $2,000 appears to be stalled in the U.S. Senate after being approved in the House earlier this week. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson voted no on the bill saying a lot of the money would go to people that don’t need it.… Read more »
Challenges await in drawing new voting maps
CANTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota legislature will have to appoint a task force to redraw election boundaries before the end of next year. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton served on the redistricting task force in 2011. He says they could start on the next map once they get the official overall Census of… Read more »