ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Seven new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Brown County, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. That’s the biggest daily jump so far, pushing the county total to 27. Statewide the number of cases rose 103 to 1,858. And one more death — a man from Minnehaha County… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Rapid City Police arrest three in possession of stolen firearms
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — Rapid City police have arrested three men they say were in possession of firearms stolen from a local pawn shop. Authorities say 10 AR-15-style rifles and one shotgun were stolen from Pawn With Us early in the morning on Sunday and Monday. Investigators say they received a tip… Read more »
Governor’s press conference at 2:45 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 2:45 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
Helmsley Trust donating $4.7 million in fight against COVID-19
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust announced today a multimillion-dollar effort to save the lives of COVID-19 patients and protect the frontline healthcare workers caring for them. The grant will fund the purchase of four LUCAS mechanical chest compression devices for Avera St. Luke’s Hospital. A total… Read more »
Howard named new manager at Pierre Regional Airport
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The City of Pierre has a new manager in place at Pierre Regional Airport. Cameron Howard of Owensboro, Kentucky was introduced to the Pierre City Commission for the first time Tuesday night. Howard says so far his family; including four children are enjoying the Capital City. Airport Liaison Commissioner Jamie Huizenga… 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.
Plans coming together for surge sites
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – City and county officials both heard an update on COVID-19 preparations this week, including plans for a surge site to accommodate additional patients at both Avera St. Luke’s Hospital and Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center. The surge site will be used to provide additional beds for patients after the hospitals reach capacity.… Read more »
Johnson says paycheck protection program working well
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The U.S. House will vote this week on a near $500 billion business rescue plan already approved by the Senate. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the program has worked very well so far. Johnson says businesses needed the financial injection. Johnson says they know there will be a continued need… Read more »
Noem discourages people from attending races this weekend
PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — Governor Kristi Noem opened her Tuesday press briefing on COVID-19 by talking about an economic development assistance program that’s providing small business loans around the state. The governor was asked what message she has for race fans who plan on attending Saturday night races at Jefferson International Speedway in North… Read more »
Dept. of Labor and Regulation pays over $30 million in benefits in two weeks
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – One year ago, the South Dakota Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation was paying out a little over half a million dollars ($504,000) per week in unemployment benefits. Department Secretary Marcia Hultman says the amount going out each week now is exponentially larger. She says staff from other areas in… Read more »