BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- What had been a mask mandate in Brookings, in place since September, will now become a recommendation. The City Council took that action last night. City Manager Paul Briseno says city staff agrees with moving to recommendations. Briseno says the intention of extending the mask mandate was to protect those most vulnerable. He… Read more »
News Year: 2021
SD Legislators still determining how to spend money from American Rescue Plan
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature has appointed a committee to oversee and offer guidance on spending priorities for billions more of federal dollars coming to the state. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, who will be on that committee, says last year’s experiences will guide them. Hunhoff says… Read more »
Yankton getting ordiance ready for medical marijuana
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission had another work session Monday night refining an ordinance controlling the sales of medical marijuana. City Attorney Ross Den Herder outlined how a person will get a medical marijuana prescription. Den Herder says the city’s role will be setting guidelines for dispensary’s to operate legally. Den Herder says the… Read more »
Water to be off Wednesday April 28th on N Main & 9th Ave
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:30 AM on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021, water will be off in the following areas to install a fire hydrant: North Main Street from 9th Avenue to 10th Avenue … Read more »
South Dakota Supreme Court to hear argument on recreational marijuana Wednesday
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday morning at 10am in the case involving a constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana use in the state for adults 21 years and older. In November, Pennington County Sheriff Kevin Thom (tom) and South Dakota Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Rick Miller filed a lawsuit… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,961. The state had 150 new cases and 204 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,765. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
Police make arrest in weekend shooting report
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- One person has been arrested after a weekend shooting incident in an Aberdeen home. Police were called to an apartment complex in reference to a shooting shortly before midnight on Friday, according to a news release from the Aberdeen Police Department. The location of the apartment was not included in the… Read more »
Sanford prepping to deliver COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Sanford clinic in Aberdeen are doing walk-in vaccination Wednesday morning from 8am-12pm. Sanford Clinic director Kila LaGrand talks about which vaccine they’re using and who’s eligible for it. 16 & 17-year-olds are not eligible for the walk-in Wednesday but can still schedule an appointment if they want the PFizer vaccine. LaGrand tells us… Read more »
SD State employees next week to sign up for 2021 health insurance
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota state employees start sign up for their 2021 insurance options next week and changes in costs and coverage have been made since last year. Eric Olilla, Executive Director of the South Dakota State Employees Organization, says there hasn’t been a lot of information given to state workers. Olilla says there is… Read more »
Thunder Road revving up for 27th season
Aberdeen, SD(Press Release) – Thunder Road in Wylie Park is gearing up to open on Saturday, May 1 for their 27th season, weather permitting. This season, Thunder Road will also be rolling out a fleet of revamped Go-Karts. This addition of upgraded Go-Karts will provide Aberdeen residents with the opportunity to reach new speeds in… Read more »