PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,142. The state had 472 new cases and 536 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,388. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
News Year: 2021
Road Closed – S 7th Street from 3rd Avenue SW to 4th Avenue SW
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Friday, October 1, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: South 7th Street from 3rd Avenue SW to 4th Avenue SW Work will be completed as quickly as possible. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »
Northern State Gypsy Day Parade returns Saturday after being canceled by a blizzard, COVID-19
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- After two years off, the Northern State University Gypsy Day Parade returns when it starts at 9 a.m. Saturday. The parade begins on North Main Street near Eighth Avenue North and continues south through downtown and to the edge of the Northern State campus on the south side of town. This… Read more »
Joint Committee on Appropriations tour west river facilities
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature spent most of last week touring west river state facilities. Committee Co-Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, says they spent quite a bit of time at South Dakota State’s Cottonwood Experiment Station. Hunhoff says they had a big delegation there. Hunhoff says the… Read more »
SD Game, Fish, & Parks Department modifies lease to Lewis & Clark Rec Area
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has modified the lease at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area to allow the resort operator to expand their facilities. Regional Park Supervisor Shane Bertsch says about thirteen acres will be added to the resort area. Bertsch says there will be more camping areas added.… Read more »
Drug Enforcement Administration see increase in fake prescription pills containing fantanyl
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a nation-wide warning about the increase in fake prescription pills that may contain fatal doses of fentanyl. Emily Murray with the regional DEA office in Omaha says those pills are showing up in South Dakota. Murray says Nebraska is also seeing a similar trend. Murray says many… Read more »
Recap of Congressman Johnson’s Tele-Town Hall on Wednesday
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday night, Congressman Dusty Johnson held the “Under 35” Tele-Town Hall. Congressman Johnson talks about what 18-35 age group are looking for. Johnson express his opposition to student loan forgiveness. Johnson talks about not supporting raising the debt limit and Democrats have the votes to do so. Johnson express his willingness to… Read more »
Recap of public safety portion of the Medical Marijuana Subcommittee
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday the Medical Marijuana Subcommittee met and dealt with many different issues. Senator David Wheeler, who is not a member of this subcommittee wanted clarification about whether someone can use medical marijuana inside a drug free zone. Representative Caleb Fink talks about cannabis use at the workplace. Representative Caleb Fink talks about… Read more »
Joseph Boever’s widow settle her wrongful death lawsuit against the Attorney General
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Joe Boever’s widow Jenny has settled her wrongful death lawsuit with Attorney General. That’s according to her lawyer, Matthew Tysdal, from Sioux Falls. The settlement terms are not disclosed. Tysdal tells KELO.com News that “The parties will not have further comment, and Mrs. Boever requests that her privacy be respected… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,133. The state had 551 new cases and 690 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,461. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »