ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Brown County is now up to 107 confirmed COVID-19 cases. That is up 14 from Thursday. With Friday’s numbers from the South Dakota Department of Health, there are now 61 DemKota Ranch Beef employees who have tested positive. That’s up three. Of the cases in Brown County, four… Read more »
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One killed, three injured in crash near Scenic
SCENIC, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and three others were injured in a one-vehicle crash Thursday night near Scenic. Names of those involved have not yet been released pending notification of family members. A 2006 Chevy Impala was traveling westbound on South Dakota Highway 44 when the driver failed to negotiate a left… 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.
Roncalli to hold graduation ceremony indoors on May 17
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen Roncalli is going to have an indoor graduation after all. After making plans to hold the event outdoors, officials have found a way to provide a safe indoor environment, so the school will hold its ceremony at Roncalli Gym at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 17. The school will still follow… Read more »
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – May is Mental Health Awareness Month and paying attention to your mental health is especially important during the stressful times of the coronavirus pandemic. Northeastern Mental Health and National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) are promoting awareness of mental health issues and providing help for those in need. Amy Sanderson, Clinical… Read more »
South Dakota teen admits fatally shooting Wyoming girl
STURGIS, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — A South Dakota teenager has admitted that he fatally shot a Wyoming girl during an argument last fall. The 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty Thursday to first-degree manslaughter for killing Shayna Ritthaler, a 16-year-old from Upton, Wyoming. The defendant said at his change-of-plea hearing that the two got into an… Read more »
Technical colleges plan to resume on campus learning this fall
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s four technical colleges plan to resume on-campus operations this fall, with face-to-face teaching and learning. The Board of Technical Education said Friday colleges will continue with online instruction for the spring and summer semesters. Board Chairman Dane Dykhouse says the system will seek advice from public health officials, epidemiologists… Read more »
Rounds has bill that would give states more flexibility with federal money
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – As part of the economic rescue bill, Congress sent billions of dollars to state governments for COVID-19 related costs. Some states, including South Dakota, have complained about the rules on spending that money. Senator Mike Rounds says that authority is still an issue in the Senate. Rounds says they don’t want… Read more »
Travel and Tourism Week recognizes industry’s strength
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota welcomed 14.5 million visitors last year (2019)– a number the 2020 tourism season isn’t likely to get close to. State Department of Tourism deputy secretary Wanda Goodman says this week’s National Travel and Tourism Week (May 3-9) theme recognizes the industry’s strength and resiliency. She says travel restrictions… Read more »
Traffic picking up at Aberdeen Mall
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Traffic is starting to pick up at the Aberdeen Mall now that some businesses have reopened. Mall Manager Karla Spear said that some businesses are still closed, but many are now open. The combination of stores reopening and nicer weather have contributed to more shoppers at the mall. Spear said that… Read more »