REDFIELD, S.D.(AberdeenAmericanNews)- An Iroquois man is charged with two felonies after striking and killing a pedestrian in Redfield Friday evening, according to Spink County State’s Attorney Victor Fischbach. The crash resulted in the death of Donna Karr of Redfield, Fischbach said. She was 91. Ronald Frankfurth, 58, is charged with vehicular homicide and third-offense drunken… Read more »
News Year: 2021
SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 deaths, the percentage vaccinated adjusted to include ages 12 & older
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,994. The state had 40 new cases and 76 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 674. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
SD Board of Education Standards approve rules for medical marijuana
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Education Standards approved rules for the use of medical marijuana in state schools starting this fall. Department of Education lawyer Diane Roy told the board it’s a new area for everyone. Roy says they recognize the mandate the issue got from the voters. Roy says the Education Department… Read more »
Aberdeen Planning Commission approve ordinanace regarding medical marijuana establishments
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night, the Aberdeen Planning Commission held a meeting discussing the ordinance regarding medical marijuana establishments. Aberdeen Planning & Zoning Director Brett Bill talks about why this ordinance is recommended. Brett told the commission they tried to establish communication with their legislators with little success. Brett discuss bringing this issue up with… Read more »
Open containers to be allowed at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this year
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – On a 7-2 vote, the Sturgis Council Monday night voted to allow open container on Main Street during this year’s Motorcycle Rally. City leaders say allowing open containers during the rally offers several positives, including giving visitors a more relaxed, inviting experience downtown as well as offering a new revenue stream for… Read more »
Jason Foote named Yankton’s new Police Chief
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton City Manager Amy Leon has announced that Commander Jason Foote will be the city’s next Police Chief. Foote will take over his duties following the departure of retiring Chief John Harris in early July. He says he feels great support from the community. He was one of two finalists for the top… Read more »
Onida man charged with sexual assaults on 3 Hughes County teenagers
ONIDA, S.D.(KCCR)- A 73 year-old Onida man is in the Hughes County Jail on charges that he sexually assaulted three Hughes County teenagers he met on Instagram. Steven Harold West is being held on a 50-thousand dollar cash bond. A probable cause affidavit on file in Sully County indicates that Hughes County law enforcement requested… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 1 COVID-19 related death for the weekend
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death on the weekend, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health(through Monday). The death total currently at 1,994. The state had 99 new cases and 213 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 712. Those hospitalized in… Read more »
Midwest economy continues to grow, warning signs could be looming
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the US and Mid America economies are growing at a rapid rate, there are some danger signs. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says supply chain issues are getting worse. Goss says the supply index has hit another record high. Goss says another indicator he is watching is the yield on treasury bonds.… Read more »
Hughes County Commission selects sheriff successor
The Hughes County Commission is moving forward with finding a replacement for Hughes County Sheriff Darin Johnson. Commission Chair Randy Vance says the Commission discussed Johnson’s replacement during recent executive sessions for personnel matters. In his role as Vice Sheriff, Johnson will get Callahan up to speed on operation of the Sheriff’s Office before Johnson… Read more »