PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s number of active COVID-19 cases dropped by nearly 100 and there were no new COVID-related deaths in the totals released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state reported 278 new cases and 373 new recoveries, lowering the amount of active infections to 4,179 (there were 3,684… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Aberdeen man identified in fatal truck-train crash west of Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – An Aberdeen man has been identified as the person who died Friday afternoon in a truck-train crash west of Aberdeen. A 2016 Mack semi-truck and trailer, loaded with soybeans, was northbound on 379th Avenue when it crossed the public train crossing just north of U.S. Highway 12. The truck and… Read more »
Presentation College hosting Native American Day Chalk Walk
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Presentation College is hosting a Native American Day Chalk Walk on Sunday, Oct. 11 on campus. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stephanie Nora, Human Services Program Director and Chair of PC Diversity, said the goal is to have the campus decorated for Native American Day on… Read more »
Rounds wants to bring South Dakota common sense to Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is running for reelection to the Senate seat he won in 2014. He says he wants to continue pushing his issues. Rounds says it has been frustrating at times. Rounds says divided government is making any progress in the Senate very difficult. The Republican incumbent faces… Read more »
Legislators approve amending state budget for pandemic costs
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators approved amending the state budget to reflect $1.3 billion of federal aid for pandemic related costs. During the special session Monday, lawmakers also approved a resolution directing how the Governor should spend the remaining $597 million. House Speaker Steven Haugaard of Sioux Falls says many of the same… Read more »
Groton Area Middle School to move to distance learning
GROTON, S.D. (By American News Staff) – Groton Area Superintendent Joe Schwan announced Monday that due to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases that Groton Area Middle School will transition to remote learning beginning Tuesday for the remainder of the week. There has also been an increase in close contact quarantines and staff exposures, according… Read more »
Highway 50 bridge renamed in honor of fallen soldier
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The eastbound Highway 50 bridge over the James River will now be known as the Sgt. Allen D. Kokesh Memorial Bridge. The plaque was unveiled at a ceremony at the Yankton County Government Center Saturday afternoon. Kokesh died from injuries in a bomb blast in December of 2005 while serving with… Read more »
Yankton couple part of vaccine trial
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A Yankton couple is part of the clinical trials looking for a COVID-19 vaccine. Jerry Webber says she and husband were added to the Moderna (moe-dern-uh) vaccine study. Webber says they have had different reactions so far. Webber says they want to help where they can. Webber says they are working… Read more »
Mitchell man arrested after high speed chase in Hughes, Stanley counties
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A 23-year-old man from Mitchell is in custody in Hughes County after a brief high speed chase in Hughes and Stanley counties Friday evening (Oct. 2, 2020). Information from the Hughes County Sheriff’s Office says Hunter VanAsh was under surveillance for being a suspect in crimes committed in the Fort… Read more »
Intersection to be closed Tuesday for road work
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, the following intersection will be closed intermittently to thru traffic for road work: S 2nd Street & 3rd Avenue SW Work will be completed as quickly as possible. Motorists are… Read more »