PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – A temporary extension of the expiration date for certain South Dakota driver licenses has been extended until March 30, 2021 by Gov. Kristi Noem. The Governor this week signed an executive order that extends the state’s emergency declaration through Dec. 30, 2020. That means the expiration date for driver licenses… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Intersection to be closed through Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Friday, May 29, the following intersection will be closed due to road work: 7th Avenue SE & South Washington St. Work is expected to last through Wednesday, June 3. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes. Please call the Public Works office… Read more »
South Dakotans seeking to join online SNAP pilot
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakotans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may have the option of buying groceries online in the future, the Department of Social Services announced. South Dakota will submit a request to join the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Online Pilot Program, which… Read more »
Governor’s press conference at 3 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 3 this afternoon. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations. The link to the press conference is: Facebook.com/govnoem OR SD.Net
New coronavirus cases continue lower trend of percentage of positive tests
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Jonathan Ellis and Lisa Kaczke Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – The state saw 83 new coronavirus cases from more than 1,000 new tests, with more than a quarter of the new cases in Beadle County, the South Dakota Department of Health reported Thursday. COVID-19 deaths remained steady at 54. One person was… Read more »
YAPAtorium reopening on Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The YAPAtorium is excited reopen its facility to patrons on Monday, June 1. In order to ensure a safe atmosphere we will be implementing the following changes: Masks Required: Patrons must wear a mask or face covering that securely covers mouth and nose. Maximum Occupancy: The youth center will only… Read more »
Pizza Hut donates pizza to healthcare facilities in Aberdeen, Watertown
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – NPC International, the owner of the Sioux Falls area Pizza Huts and largest Pizza Hut franchisee, has stepped up to feed the staff at two local healthcare facilities: Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown, S.D. and Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center in Aberdeen, S.D. On Wednesday, May 27 the local… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:45 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations.
Body pulled from Rapid City creek that of missing man
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Police say a body pulled from a Rapid City creek this week in that of a man who had been missing since last week. The man is identified as 41-year-old Jason Rush of Rapid City. Police had been searching for Rush since he was reported missing on May 19. An… Read more »
Sioux Empire Fair plans to go ahead as scheduled
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Empire Fair organizers are working to put on the fair as scheduled this year despite concerns about COVID-19. “We’re trying to give people more space and hand washing stations, but we are moving ahead with planning,” fair marketing director Courtney Drenth said on KELO Radio’s It’s Your Agri-Business. Drenth… Read more »