VERMILLION, S.D. (Press Release) – The University of South Dakota has asked for assistance in creating face masks for members of the Coyote and Vermillion community to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. To aid the effort, USD has a large quantity of free, new, 100% cotton t-shirts that can be picked up at the… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Rapid City looking to reopen businesses as early as Monday
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – Rapid City has a plan which could reopen many businesses as early as Monday. The City Council will meet in special session Monday to consider the plan, and if approved it would take effect immediately. Gov. Kristi Noem has not issued a stay-at-home order in South Dakota. But, some cities… Read more »
Minnesota man arrested for allegedly driving skid steer while intoxicated
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – A Minnesota man is arrested in Brookings after allegedly driving a stolen skid steer down the street while intoxicated. Assistant Police Chief Derrick Powers says dispatch received a call at about 1:30 this morning. The caller had seen a man driving the skid steer on the 1700 block of Main Avenue… Read more »
Nine of Brown County’s confirmed cases from DemKota Ranch Beef plant
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Nine of Brown County’s 28 confirmed cases of COVID-19 are workers at the DemKota Ranch Beef plant, State Epidemiologist Josh Clayton said Thursday. Those people could have caught the virus at the plant or through community spread, he said. There was one new case of the virus confirmed in Brown County… Read more »
Sioux Falls man identified in fatal motorcycle crash north of Viborg
VIBORG, S.D. (Press Release) – A Sioux Falls man has been identified as the person who died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash north of Viborg. A 2015 Victory Magnum motorcycle was southbound of South Dakota Highway 19 when the driver, 55-year-old Shane St. Clair, lost control. The motorcycle eventually skidded and the driver was… Read more »
Governor’s press conference at 12:15 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 12:15 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
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.
Alberts, Bill among finalists for City Manager position
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council has selected six candidates for the city manager position, two of which are current city employees. The council met in special session Monday prior to the regular meeting to determine the finalists to replace Lynn Lander. Aberdeen Human Resources Director Jill Mohr said in all there were… Read more »
Noem releases finalized CDC report regarding Smithfield Foods
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem released the finalized report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) regarding Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls. “I want to thank Vice President Pence, Secretary of Agriculture Perdue, and the CDC for prioritizing the situation at Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls,” said Noem. “Their… Read more »
Downtown Association promoting gift cards from downtown businesses
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Downtown Association is trying to help downtown businesses by promoting gift cards. Shelley Westra-Heier, Executive Director of the Association, said a vital downtown is crucial for every city. She said that businesses need the assistance, now more than ever. Westra-Heier said none of the downtown activities scheduled throughout the… Read more »