News Author: Dave Vilhauer

State still waiting for answers on federal funds

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The State of South Dakota is holding about $1.5 billion received from the federal government for pandemic related costs. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they are still waiting on guidance on how that money can be spent. Hunhoff says she is hearing rising concern from business owners. Hunhoff, a member… Read more »

State still waiting for answers on federal funds

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The State of South Dakota is holding about $1.5 billion received from the federal government for pandemic related costs. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they are still waiting on guidance on how that money can be spent. Hunhoff says she is hearing rising concern from business owners. Hunhoff, a member… Read more »

YAPAtorium hosting Barbie-Q! on Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The YAPAtorium is having a Barbie-Q! at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 at 314 Second Ave. S.E. The event for youth ages 11-17. We’ll kick off the party by listening to an Aqua/Venga Boys playlist, splurging on some pulled-pork barbeque sandwiches, and enjoying a few pink (strawberry) milkshakes. Later in the… Read more »

YAPAtorium hosting Barbie-Q! on Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The YAPAtorium is having a Barbie-Q! at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 at 314 Second Ave. S.E. The event for youth ages 11-17. We’ll kick off the party by listening to an Aqua/Venga Boys playlist, splurging on some pulled-pork barbeque sandwiches, and enjoying a few pink (strawberry) milkshakes. Later in the… Read more »

State budget could see revenue shortfalls between $16-$40 million

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota budget could see revenue shortfalls between $16 million and $40 million during the next year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Kristi Noem announced last week that the state budget that wrapped up June 30 had a $19 million surplus. Revenues were bolstered in part from federal… Read more »

State budget could see revenue shortfalls between $16-$40 million

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota budget could see revenue shortfalls between $16 million and $40 million during the next year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Kristi Noem announced last week that the state budget that wrapped up June 30 had a $19 million surplus. Revenues were bolstered in part from federal… Read more »

Mount Vernon man identified in fatal crash south of Corsica

CORSICA, S.D. – A Mount Vernon, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash that occurred south of Corsica. A 2007 Harley Davidson FLHT Classic motorcycle was eastbound on U.S. Highway 281 when the vehicle went into the south ditch. Chris Neuheisel, 40, was the driver and… Read more »

Mount Vernon man identified in fatal crash south of Corsica

CORSICA, S.D. – A Mount Vernon, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash that occurred south of Corsica. A 2007 Harley Davidson FLHT Classic motorcycle was eastbound on U.S. Highway 281 when the vehicle went into the south ditch. Chris Neuheisel, 40, was the driver and… Read more »

South Dakota’s active cases drop below 800; one new death reported

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota’s number of active COVID-19 cases dropped by 21 today and there was one new COVID-related death in the state, according to numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death raised the state’s overall total to 119. The number of active infections is currently 799 (there were… Read more »

South Dakota’s active cases drop below 800; one new death reported

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota’s number of active COVID-19 cases dropped by 21 today and there was one new COVID-related death in the state, according to numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death raised the state’s overall total to 119. The number of active infections is currently 799 (there were… Read more »

Sheriff’s office investigating Monday drowning of a toddler

ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – The Brown County sheriff’s office is investigating the death of a 2-year-old girl who died while swimming by the Ordway Dam Monday evening. Brown County Chief Deputy Dave Lunzman said the child was out with her mom and mom’s boyfriend who were fishing while the girl was playing… Read more »

Sheriff’s office investigating Monday drowning of a toddler

ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – The Brown County sheriff’s office is investigating the death of a 2-year-old girl who died while swimming by the Ordway Dam Monday evening. Brown County Chief Deputy Dave Lunzman said the child was out with her mom and mom’s boyfriend who were fishing while the girl was playing… Read more »

One killed in crash west of White River

WHITE RIVER, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died Wednesday morning (today) in a one-vehicle crash that occurred west of White River. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved. A 2007 Chevy Impala was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 44 when it… Read more »

One killed in crash west of White River

WHITE RIVER, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died Wednesday morning (today) in a one-vehicle crash that occurred west of White River. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved. A 2007 Chevy Impala was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 44 when it… Read more »

Rife excited about future of Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It’s been an interesting year for the Aberdeen City Council having to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Councilman Josh Rife said early on, there were so many unknowns with the virus. Rife is excited about the direction Aberdeen is heading and discussed promotional efforts. Rife talked about major projects currently underway:… Read more »

Rife excited about future of Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It’s been an interesting year for the Aberdeen City Council having to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Councilman Josh Rife said early on, there were so many unknowns with the virus. Rife is excited about the direction Aberdeen is heading and discussed promotional efforts. Rife talked about major projects currently underway:… Read more »

South Fifth Street dump site closing date extended to 2021

Jason Kallenberger, an employee with the Brown County Landfill, picks up garbage around the dumpsters at the rural dump site on South Fifth Street near the Aberdeen Rural Fire Protection District station on Thursday. County officials recently decided to close the dump site. American News photo by John Davis ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com)… Read more »

South Fifth Street dump site closing date extended to 2021

Jason Kallenberger, an employee with the Brown County Landfill, picks up garbage around the dumpsters at the rural dump site on South Fifth Street near the Aberdeen Rural Fire Protection District station on Thursday. County officials recently decided to close the dump site. American News photo by John Davis ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com)… Read more »

Castlewood woman pleads not guilty to manslaughter in death of 2-year-old

HAYTI, S.D. (KWAT) — A Castlewood woman has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges in the death of a two year-old girl. Thirty-year-old Josephine Raymundo is also charged with Felony Child Abuse. She made her initital court appearance Tuesday. Emergency responders were called to a Castlewood home on June 2 where Jorgan Eagle Star was found… Read more »

Castlewood woman pleads not guilty to manslaughter in death of 2-year-old

HAYTI, S.D. (KWAT) — A Castlewood woman has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges in the death of a two year-old girl. Thirty-year-old Josephine Raymundo is also charged with Felony Child Abuse. She made her initital court appearance Tuesday. Emergency responders were called to a Castlewood home on June 2 where Jorgan Eagle Star was found… Read more »