PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death(through Friday), while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,981. The state had 79 new cases and 116 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,211. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
News Year: 2021
Waubay woman sentenced on federal embezzlement charge
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- A Waubay woman has been sentenced to 27 months in prison on a federal charge of program theft, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Dawn Block, 53, will also be on supervised release for three years and must pay $222,802 in restitution. Of that, $68,570 is… Read more »
Avera St. Luke’s to host high risk COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Avera St. Luke’s will host its first COVID-19 vaccination clinic for individuals who are considered at high risk of experiencing any kind of reaction to previous vaccines on Thursday, May 13. Only scheduled appointments are available. Avera encourages people to self-schedule appointments using this link or at avera.org/covid-vaccine. If registering at… Read more »
Ried Holien announces his candidacy for Mayor of Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphMedia)–Former State Senator and current city councilman Ried Holien filed petitions Friday to run for Watertown mayor. It comes at a time when Watertown is about to transition to a city manager-led form of government, which will include a smaller city council and a part-time mayor. Holien believes he’s the best fit under that… Read more »
Senator Rounds weighs in on President Biden’s proposed infrastructure bill
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has taken issue with President Joe Biden’s infrastructure package. Rounds says the President is working with a different definition of “infrastructure” Rounds said working with a more narrow definition saves money in the long run. Rounds questioned if even a quarter of the package would fit under… Read more »
Sturgis City Council open to changes to the downtown BID ordinance
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The city of Sturgis has opened up discussion about some possible changes to the downtown BID ordinance. The Downtown Business Improvement District was formed in 2013 to come up with ways to enhance and grow the downtown corridor. Council members are proposing an increase to the per linear foot annual fee that… Read more »
Dry conditions leads to low runoff of the Missouri River
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Dry conditions across the Missouri River basin will have a major impact on runoff into the river system this year. Kevin Grode with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says they saw the impact last month. Grode says they have revised their runoff projections. Grode says mountain snowpack won’t add a lot to… Read more »
Star party at Kuhnert Arboretum on Friday, May 14th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is sponsoring a Star Party on Friday, May 14 from dusk – 10:30 pm at Kuhnert Arboretum located at 2110 South Dakota Street. A Star Party is a gathering of amateur astronomers viewing the night sky or people just wanting to know more about what… Read more »
Mobile home standoff with gunman ends with arrest
PIEDMONT, S.D.(KBHB) – Law enforcement in Meade County responded to a mobile home in Piedmont late last night, where a man had barricaded himself inside the home after allegedly firing shots. The man allegedly fired a gun during a domestic violence incident and was arrested after a 3.5-hour long stand-off at the Sacora Station mobile… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 3 COVID-19 related death including 1 in Brown County
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related death(including 1 in Brown County, 1st one reported since March 21st), while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,980. The state had 76 new cases and 131 recoveries, decreasing active… Read more »