JEFFERSON, S.D. (KELO-TV) — Racing promoters plan to go ahead with an event at a track in Jefferson this weekend with some modifications for social distancing. Sprint car promoter and racing veteran Terry McCarl is bringing the Open Wheel Nationals to Park Jefferson Speedway on Saturday. But, the drivers won’t be racing for a packed… Read more »
News Year: 2020
One arrested, Rapid City police looking for two more suspects in robberies
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — Rapid City Police made one arrest and are asking for the public’s help to catch at least two other suspects, after a string of business robberies in Rapid City early Sunday. Police say that 21-year-old Garrett Keegan of Rapid City was found still inside Al’s D and I Auto Repair… Read more »
Warning sirens to be tested at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Brown County Emergency Management will sound/test the outdoor warning sirens at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 22 as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Sirens all across Brown County will be activated for this test.
First half of federal money has arrived
CANTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature got an update on federal funding coming to the state due to the coronavirus pandemic. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says Auditor General Marty Guindon (gwin-don) told them the first half of the federal money is in the bank. Bolin says federal rules… Read more »
Blair named Vice President for Advancement at Presentation College
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Presentation College is pleased to announce the arrival of Mr. Matthew Blair, as the institution’s new Vice President for Advancement. Mr. Blair most recently served as Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at Barry University, a private Catholic university in Miami, Florida. Prior to his role as… Read more »
Sanford Health says patient receives plasma transfusion
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sanford Health says a critically ill patient has received a transfusion of plasma from a recovered coronavirus patient, the first use of the therapy by the health care provider. Sanford’s treatment is part of a national clinical trial to test the effect of blood plasma in treating COVID-19. The use… Read more »
Aberdeen Fire Rescue responds to dumpsite fire
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – On Monday, April 20, at 12:01 p.m., Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to a dumpsite fire involving a large pile of grass clippings and yard waste at 2600 N 5th Street. On arrival crews found the grass clippings and yard waste pile 75% involved. The fire was contained to the pile.… Read more »
Rounds supports holding up funding of WHO until review is complete
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump has said he would halt U.S. funding of the World Health Organization because of how they handled the COVID-19 outbreak. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the U.S. funds a large portion of that international organization. Rounds says there was a failure in notifications. Rounds says he supports the… Read more »
Interim Investigation Committee meeting on two Senate leaders
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Senate Interim Investigation Committee meets today to hear a complaint filed against two Senate leaders. Senator Phil Jensen of Rapid City filed the complaint against Senate Majority Leader Kris Langer of Dell Rapids and Senate President Pro Tem Brock Greenfield of Clark. He accuses them of being drunk… Read more »
Yankton business owner says adjustment best thing to keep community safe
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – While most bars and restaurants in South Dakota are now closed to sit down traffic, it took some time and, in some cases, local ordinances to get them shut down. Ben Hanten runs Ben’s Brewing in Yankton and says he got concerned about the spreading pandemic in mid-March. Hanten says he… Read more »