WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – At recent rallies, President Trump gave himself an “A plus” grade for how he handled the COVID-19 outbreak. South Dakota Senator John Thune says that’s a hard thing to grade. Thune says the Administration is trying to keep a handle on the outbreak. Thune says its too early to give anyone… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Health care leader says facilities have been hit hard by coronavirus
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators will meet Monday for a special session to decide how to spend the rest of the one point two billion dollars the state got from the federal government for pandemic related costs. Several committees have been meeting to come up with recommendations. Mark Deak (DEE-ack), Executive Director of… Read more »
Horse racing this weekend in Fort Pierre
FORT PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – After taking last year off, horse racing makes its comeback this weekend (Oct. 3-4, 2020) in Fort Pierre. Track manager Shane Kramme (cray-me) says there’ll be 15 races between the two days. He says pari-mutual betting opportunities will be available for those who want to participate. While the horse… Read more »
Discovery Center reaches goal of establishing endowment fund
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The South Dakota Discovery Center in Pierre has reached its goal of establishing an endowment fund through the South Dakota Community Foundation. Discovery Center executive director Rhea Waldman says they’ve raised $80,000. Waldman says the endowment fund will hopefully increase. Every dollar goes towards equity in education and supports the… Read more »
Beadle and Spink Enterprise Community names executive director, adds to staff
Amy Hofer and Samantha Noethlich DOLAND, S.D. (Press Release) – BASEC (Beadle and Spink Enterprise Community) recently announced changes within their office, including naming a new Executive Director and adding to their staff with an Executive Assistant position. Previously the Finance Manager at BASEC, Amy Hofer was named BASEC’s Executive Director by BASEC’s Board of… Read more »
Walworth County, commissioners face federal lawsuit over jail conditions
SELBY, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Walworth County and its commissioners have been sued, and the lawsuit claims they continue to operate the county jail while knowing it is an unsafe environment. Rapid City attorney James Leach filed the civil suit on behalf of seven defendants — Megan M. Agard, Chico Baker, Robert DeSersa,… Read more »
Sobriety checkpoints announced for October
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – October’s sobriety checkpoint schedule has been released by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. Monthly checkpoints are scheduled in different counties as a way to discourage drivers from drinking and then driving. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South… Read more »
SD has record number of COVID cases, recoveries, deaths due to delayed results
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported a record number of COVID-19 cases, recoveries and deaths today, but part of that was because of a delay in reporting, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. The state added 13 additional deaths, bringing the overall COVID-related death total to 236. South Dakota reported 747 new… Read more »
Johnson to visit Aberdeen on Monday
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will host a “Drive-Thru Dusty” town hall in Aberdeen on Monday for constituents. Constituents are encouraged to attend, ask questions, share concerns, bring issues with a federal agency they need help with or just stop by to meet their Congressman. He will also tour the… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:45 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 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.