ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The Salvation Army in Aberdeen will be distributing free lunches to area children Monday through Friday. Schools have been canceling a week of classes or implementing extended spring breaks in response to COVID-19. For many children that means daily food instability. The non-profit is also seeking volunteers and donations. To volunteer… Read more »
News Year: 2020
One killed in crash east of Newell
NEWELL, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died early Sunday in a one-vehicle crash east of Newell. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family. He was the only person involved. A 2004 Ford F150 pickup was eastbound on U.S. Highway 212 when the vehicle eventually went across the highway… Read more »
Yankton man arrested in fatal stabbing in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Joseph Deng Mamot, 50-years-old, of Yankton, has been arrested for first degree murder, second degree murder and two counts of first degree manslaughter in the stabbing death of his girlfriend, Akot Mater, 39, after a verbal altercation. The victim was stabbed numerous times. Minnehaha County State’s Attorney Crystal Johnson outlines… Read more »
State has nine people who have tested positive for coronavirus
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – According to the state Health Department, as of Saturday, nine people had tested positive for coronavirus in South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says they want the trend to continue. There were also 327 negative test results, with six pending. Noem says new guidelines will allow more testing. Noem says she is… Read more »
Supreme Court declares Judicial Emergency for just second time
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The South Dakota Supreme Court Friday issued an order declaring a Judicial Emergency for the state’s Unified Judicial System. Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson says a Judicial Emergency has only ever been declared once; for Gregory County after the Burke tornado last year. Each of the seven Judicial Circuits in… Read more »
House Majority Leader says major goals met during session
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators wrapped up the main run of the 2020 session late Thursday night by passing the $4.9 billion 2021 budget. House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte says they hit their major goals. Qualm says they worked with the Governor’s office to use savings in Medicaid spending. That was… Read more »
National Weather Service offices canceling awareness trainings
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – National Weather Service offices in South Dakota are canceling annual Severe Weather Awareness trainings because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Warning Coordination Meteorologist Kell Serr at the National Weather Service office in Aberdeen says the order to cancel is directive from their parent agency, NOAA. Serr is hopeful the cancellations won’t have… Read more »
Vermillion representative enjoyed serving on legislature
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – This will be the final legislative session for Representative Ray Ring of Vermillion. He is term limited this year and will not run for any other office. Ring says he enjoyed most of his time in Pierre. A Democrat, Ring has been in a slim minority for most of his time… Read more »
House fire in Aberdeen causes minor damage
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – On March 15, 2020 at 12;27 p.m., Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire involving a single family home at 1010 S 1st Street. On arrival crews found a small exterior fire that had been extinguished upon arrival. The fire had been extinguished by the neighbors and residents of… Read more »
DSS releases guidelines for childcare providers
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The Department of Social Services (DSS) is asking childcare providers in South Dakota to take steps to ensure that the health and safety of children, families, and providers remain top priorities in the days and weeks ahead. “Childcare facilities are a vital link to supporting working families,” Governor Noem said.… Read more »