ABERDEEN, S.D.(Elisa Sands & Scott Waltman, Aberdeen American News)A man was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after a Sunday night fire on the north side of town, according to information from Aberdeen Fire & Rescue. Shortly after 9:45 p.m. firefighters responded to 1211 24th Ave. N.E. The home was badly damaged, and a… Read more »
News Year: 2021
Avera race against cancer goes virtual
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release) – The Avera Race Against Cancer will again be a virtual event, allowing people to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients, survivors and families – no matter where they live. The Avera Race Against Cancer has supported cancer patients for more than three decades by raising more than… Read more »
Judge in murder case in Watertown grants a defense motion
WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphaMedia)- A judge has granted a defense motion in the death penalty-eligible case of a Watertown man. A motions hearing was held recently for 41 year-old Jeremiah Martin Peacemaker, who was indicted by a Grand Jury on First Degree Murder charges in the killing of 28 year-old Kendra Owen in Watertown last fall. The… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported no new COVID-19 deaths for the weekend
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths for the weekend, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,938. The state had 156 new cases and 114 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,485. Those hospitalized in… Read more »
Brookings Fire Chief announced his retirement effective immediately
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Brookings Fire Chief Darrell Hartmann has retired after 23 years of service. Deputy Fire Chief Pete Bolzer will serve as Interim Fire Chief. Hartmann is facing a drunk driving charge after being arrested last month. According to Police Chief David Erickson, Hartmann was pulled over about midnight on March 19th, was given a… Read more »
Drought conditions to linger despite potential for rain this week
AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Despite rain expected this week, climate observers are warning of persistent drought conditions expected to continue into the summer. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says the rain this week, while welcome, won’t have much of an impact on the expanding dry conditions. Todey says the long range… Read more »
Chris Schilken retiring as executive director of Watertown Development Company
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Alpha Media)-After a little more than three years on the job, Chris Schilken is leaving his position as the executive Director of the Watertown Development Company. He broke the news this morning. Schilken was asked how this new opportunity came together. Schilken says his role with the Governor Office of Economic Development (GOED) will… Read more »
SD Dept reports no new COVID-19 related deaths for the 2nd straight day
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations remained the same, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,938. The state had 184 new cases and 159 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,443. Those hospitalized in connection… Read more »
Elk’s Easter Egg Hunt at Pierre set for Sunday
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The new fence around the Governor’s residence in Pierre won’t hinder this year’s annual Elk’s Easter Egg Hunt. Elk’s Lodge member Tony Mangan says the front gates will open Sunday at noon. Mangan says South Dakota’s “oldest and largest family event” draws an estimated 1,500 children each year. He says kids are divided… Read more »
Groundbreaking for the School of Health Sciences Building in Vermillion on Thursday
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The groundbreaking was held for the new School of Health Sciences Building on the campus of USD in Vermillion Thursday. The three story, 45,000 square foot building will connect to the Andrew Lee Medical Building. USD President Sheila Gestring says it comes at a critical time. Gestring says there will be a lot… Read more »