ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)-  On Friday, the Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen turns 123 years old. The hospital was established on October 18th, 1901 because of a diphtheria epidemic at the turn of the century. In 1901, a diphtheria epidemic in St. Louis, Missouri was caused by a contaminated diptheria antitoxin, leading to the deaths… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office and the South Dakota Bankers Association announce a partnership to educate people about banking scams. Bankers President Karl Adam says it’s part of the nationwide “Banks Never Ask” campaign which focuses on anti-phishing and scamming awareness. Adam says scammers use multiple methods to try to get at… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(KCCR)- Saturday is National Move Over Day.  Shawn Steward with Triple-A South Dakota says it’s a day to underscore the importance of moving over and slowing down as you approach disabled vehicles along the road. Steward says night time carries the greatest risk to people who end up on the side of the road.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department continues to see strong sales for game licenses in the state.  Tom Kirschenmann, Director of the Wildlife Division of the G-F-and-P says those strong sales have been consistent for months. Kirschenmann says small game license sales are exciting to see increase. Fishing license sales remain… Read more »

FORT YATES, N.D.(DRGNews)- A telecommunications business in South Dakota is getting a grant of over $22-million from the federal ReConnect program to establish fiber optic internet access on the Standing Rock Reservation in South and North Dakota. According to the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Office, Standing Rock Telecommunications Inc. will use the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- At least one of South Dakota’s three major healthcare systems has not yet been affected by a nationwide shortage of IV fluid in the United States. A spokesperson for Sanford Health responded to a request from DRG Media Group saying, “Sanford Health is not currently experiencing any significant shortage of IV fluids in… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, SDPB hosted the only scheduled debate between the two candidates for the U.S. House seat representing the State of South Dakota.  The candidates are the incumbent Representative Dusty Johnson(R) and challenger Sheryl Johnson(D). Inflation: Congressman Johnson explains that the reason for inflation the last four years is because of excess… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – A busy summer has turned into a busy fall for Miss South Dakota Joelle Simpson. She stopped by the KBHB Studio Tuesday to provide an update on her whirlwind time as the state’s ambassador ahead of the Miss America competition in January. Simpson was crowned in June and since then, has traveled… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Cool fall weather is helping leaves in their annual transition and the Game, Fish and Parks Department can help you find the best places for the best colors in the state.  Heather Berg G-I-S Coordinator for the Parks Division with G-F and P says the Department’s Fall Foliage Tracker ready for you. Berg… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting,beginning at 8am on Thursday, October 17th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: Jay St. from 6th Ave. SE to 7th Ave. SE  The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »