ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Black Stone Cherry will round out the entertainment schedule for the Brown County Fair. Black Stone Cherry will play on Aug. 20 prior to Daughtry taking the stage. That’s the Friday lineup at the Larry Gerlach Grandstand, according to a Friday morning announcement from fair organizers. Black Stone Cherry formed in 2001… Read more »
News Year: 2021
Black Hills Energy looking to add extra charges to consumers using their own facilities
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is dealing with a request from Black Hills Energy to add extra charges to customers that have their own power generation facilities. Chairman Chris Nelson says its part of the changing mix of electricity production. Nelson says there are fixed costs to maintain the electric grid for… Read more »
Healthcare providers reminds people the importance of the 2nd shot of COVID-19 vaccine
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As demand for Covid-19 shots slows down, health care professionals are reminding us about the importance of completing the vaccination protocol. Liz Healy is with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. The hospital has been holding vaccination clinics since early this year and Healy says most people have been good about getting both… Read more »
South Dakota promoting 2021 tourism season during National Travel & Tourism Week
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- While the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the tourism industry in other states, South Dakota fared fairly well in 2020. The South Dakota Department of Tourism says 12.6 million visitors came to the state last year resulting in $3.4 billion in visitor spending. State Tourism Department Deputy Secretary Wanda Goodman says during National… Read more »
Enplanement at Pierre airport increased in April
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Passenger numbers continue to increase at Pierre Regional Airport. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga presented the April 2021 enplanements to the Pierre City Commission Tuesday night. April’s 964 enplanements are up 180 passengers from March and up 923 from April 2020, which was the worst month for air travel… Read more »
Northern State University begins formal search for next president
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Northern State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents have appointed several campus and community representatives to assist in the search for the next president at NSU. The next president will succeed Timothy Downs, who announced his resignation last month to pursue a new opportunity in higher education. Downs’ resignation followed the… Read more »
Aberdeen Fire Rescue responds to residential structure fire
Aberdeen, SD(Press Release) – On May 5th, 2021 at 2246 hours, Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 520 N. Jackson St., Aberdeen. Early reports indicated that there was smoke and fire coming from the home. On arrival crews found heavy fire coming from single story ranch style home. The fire was quickly attacked… Read more »
“IT Starts With Us” campaign to support Women’s Center at Avera St. Luke’s
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Avera Foundation in Aberdeen announces “It Starts with Us,” a campaign to support the remodel of the Women’s Center at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital. The campaign is scheduled to launch on Mother’s Day, May 9. “It Starts with Us” will provide a full remodel of the existing Birth Place, allowing… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 1 COVID-19 related death
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,977. The state had 84 new cases and 159 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,309. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Aberdeen approves study on transporting Missouri River water
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — Officials in a northeastern South Dakota city are looking into the possibility of getting some of its water from the Missouri River. Aberdeen City Manager Joseph Gaa talks about it at the city council meeting. The Aberdeen City Council has approved a study on the feasibility of installing a raw transmission… Read more »