SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem reported a relatively large haul of campaign cash this year as she vaulted to prominence in conservative circles nationwide for her hands-off approach to the pandemic. The Republican governor’s state is currently suffering through one of the worst surges in the country. She has downplayed… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Highway Patrol graduation postponed
PIERRE, S.D. – The possibility of winter-like conditions has led the South Dakota Highway Patrol to Friday’s trooper recruit graduation ceremony which was scheduled for the state Capitol Rotunda. There is the potential for some difficult travel conditions this week due to winter weather. Colonel Rick Miller said the Highway Patrol wants to make sure the… Read more »
Active cases up more than 200, three new deaths including one in Marshall Co.
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state saw an increase of more than 200 active COVID-19 cases and added three new deaths – including one in Marshall County – according to totals released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 558 new confirmed cases and 337 new recoveries, increasing the amount of… Read more »
Council adopts ordinance reducing meeting frequency
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council will meet three times a month once a new ordinance takes effect. The council adopted an ordinance during Monday’s regular meeting, setting the council meetings on the first, third and fourth Mondays of the month. The new schedule came following a work session where… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:30 on KSDN
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 11:30 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
Mitchell man dies from injuries sustained in crash near Ethan
ETHAN, S.D. – A Mitchell, S.D., man has died from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday, Oct. 7, near Ethan. A 2009 Honda Civic was southbound on South Dakota Highway 37 when the vehicle went off the roadway into the west ditch. The vehicle eventually hit a power pole. Matthew Hopkins, who… Read more »
Hat and Mitten Drive underway
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are currently conducting their annual Hat and Mitten Drive. Bea Smith, Director of Marketing and Events for the Chamber, provides the details. She said the hat and mittens will be distributed in December. Smith said that all items donated must be new with a… Read more »
Fire destroys home in Brookings County
WHITE. S.D. (KWAT) —Fire has destroyed a home in rural Brookings County. The sheriff’s department says the fire was reported at 10:30 Tuesday morning at a home on 202nd Street, about three miles northwest of White. The White Fire Department requested mutual aid assistance from fire departments in Aurora and Brookings. It appears the fire… Read more »
Heavy, wet snow likely on Thursday
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – Another round of wintry weather will impact South Dakota Thursday. A Winter Storm Watch has been posted for areas along the North Dakota-South Dakota border. Scott Doering is a forecaster at the National Weather Service office in Aberdeen. Doering says some places could get more than a half foot of snow.… Read more »
USDA approves Industrial Hemp Plan
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – USDA has approved the Industrial Hemp Plan submitted by the South Dakota State Agriculture Department. The state Ag Department is currently working to circulate emergency administrative rules to establish a program in accordance with state law and the USDA approved plan. South Dakota Farmers Union Lobbyist Mitch Richter says his group… Read more »