BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- The Brookings School Board passes the “Bobcat Tracks” plan for the return to school next month. School Superintendent Klint Willert says it’s a revised version of last year’s plan. Willert says they plan to begin the year with masks optional. The plan also calls for in the classroom, face-to-face instruction. Willert says they… Read more »
News Year: 2021
City of Sturgis prepping for the upcoming motorcycle rally
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is now less than a week from officially starting – although motorcycle enthusiasts have already been taking in the sights and sounds of the Black Hills. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says staffing is almost in place The Rally officially begins Friday, August 6 with an opening ceremony… Read more »
Councilwoman Tiffany Langer will remain in Aberdeen while Scott coaches the Fargo Force
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Councilwoman Tiffany Langer released the following statement after her husband Scott took the position as head coach of the Fargo Force: Hello Aberdeen, I write to you because I promised transparency, and I owe it to you to discuss the recent news that is being released. My husband, Scott, has taken a… Read more »
Water to be off at Wylie Park Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00am on Friday, July 30th, 2021 the below areas will be periodically out of water throughout the day to install water main: Wylie Park & Campground Storybook Land 20th Avenue NW And 24th Avenue NW Water is expected to be on & off throughout the day on Friday, 7/30/2021. … Read more »
SD Legislators calling for closure of Development Center in Redfield
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature toured the Developmental Center in Redfield during their east river swing earlier this month. At a follow up hearing, Department of Human Services Secretary Shawnie Rectenbaugh said they have been making changes as their client population drops. The center serves people… Read more »
Aberdeen Community Theatre to bring fans back in August
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre is welcoming fans back to the theatre in August. Director Jim Walker tells us they are going to still follow the CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19. Walker tells us more about the play At Wit’s Ends. Walker tells us where to get tickets for the show. The dates of the… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased through Tuesday, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,043. The state had 269 new cases(last week 200) and 122 recoveries(last week 115), increasing active infections to 434(last week… Read more »
July License Plate Decals due Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Friday, July 30th is the deadline to renew license plate decals for July. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters this month.
Healthcare providers concern about the Delta variant of COVID-19
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The Delta variant of the coronavirus has become the dominant strain, and that has health care providers concerned. Sanford Health Chief Physician, Dr Jeremy Cauwels, says they are tracking more infections. Cauwels says most older residents have been vaccinated. Cauwels says the variant is moving through the younger population. Sanford Health made… Read more »
Solution slow coming on the sediments flowing into Lewis & Clark Lake
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Finding a solution to the sediments flowing into Lewis & Clark Lake has been a long slow path. Sandy Stockholm, Executive Director of the Missouri Sedimentation Action Coalition, says they do have an active study underway. Stockholm says they have to find a place in the river rules of the Corps of Engineers… Read more »