BURKE, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another person was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday night east of Burke. Names of the two people have not yet been released pending notification of family members. They were the only persons involved. A 1996 Chrysler Eagle Vision was eastbound on South Dakota Highway… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Thune questions the pending “HEROES ACT”
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The US House returned to Washington last week and quickly passed the “HEROES ACT,” another economic rescue plan totaling about three point three trillion dollars. South Dakota Senator John Thune made a Senate floor speech explaining the oversight of previous emergency spending. Thune says its time to take a pause in… Read more »
Flags will be at half-staff for Memorial Day
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today ordered that flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Memorial Day from sunrise until sundown on Monday, May 25, 2020. President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed that flags be lowered to half-staff nationwide.
Media availability call on all Hub City Radio stations at 11:45
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.
Avera beginning to allow limited visitors
SIOUX FALLS, S.D./ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera is now allowing one visitor per patient per day in hospitals, surgery centers, emergency departments and clinics during regular visitor hours. Patients and visitors must wear masks within an Avera facility, and will be screened for temperature and symptoms of COVID-19 before entering the building. Patients and visitors… Read more »
Lots of factors will go into decision on whether to hold Sturgis Rally
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen says the city will be looking at a lot of factors when deciding whether or not to host this year’s motorcycle rally. The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellations of many events around the Black Hills, but city officials will wait until their… Read more »
Noem talks with city, county officials about federal funding
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem held a conference call with city and county officials this week, to give details of possible federal funding for COVID-19 expenses. Yankton County Commission Chair Cheri Loest says the specifics will be run through County Auditors. Loest says local governments were encouraged to keep detailed lists… Read more »
Rounds says no indication virus was released intentionally
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The Trump Administration is blaming China for allowing the coronavirus to escape a lab and then attempting to cover it up. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says they have been briefed on that. Rounds says there is no indication the virus was released intentionally. Rounds says the lab was doing virus… Read more »
Kuhnert Arboretum continues to develop on south side of town
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Development of Kuhnert Arboretum is continuing and the area is gaining in popularity. Aaron Kiesz, City Forester with the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, said a big key has been a trail that winds through the area. Kiesz said that the Arboretum has an area specifically designed for children. Another… Read more »
Department of Public Safety urging safe travel this holiday weekend
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety is encouraging people who decide to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend to be safe drivers. Traffic is expected to be lighter than normal for this holiday weekend because of COVID-19, but state Highway Patrol troopers will still be out helping keep people safe.… Read more »