ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – As certain locations in this region have seen increases of COVID-19 cases, Avera reminds the public of testing guidelines. If you have COVID-19 symptoms (see below), contact your clinic by phone, go to Avera.org/covidhotline, or call 1-877-AT-AVERA to inquire about diagnostic testing. In Aberdeen, call the Avera St. Luke’s COVID… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
City to spray for mosquitoes this evening
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes tonight between the hours of 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray effectiveness during… Read more »
Northern State celebrating Gypsy Days this week
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While there will be no parade or football game, Northern State is still celebrating Gypsy Days homecoming this week. The coronavirus pandemic has altered schedules, but there are still plenty of activities planned throughout the week. Janie Borkowski, Assistant Director of Student Involvement and Leadership, provides the details. Festivities include everything… Read more »
Oglala man pleads not guilty in 2019 fatal crash
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — An Oglala man has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter for a 2019 crash that killed a 74-year-old woman. Forty-four-year-old Clifford Running Hawk entered his plea earlier this month at the federal courthouse in Rapid City. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says he faces up to eight years in prison if… Read more »
Sanford Health receives Employer Support Freedom Award
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sanford Health is one of 15 recipients of the U.S. Department of Defense’s award for supporting employees involved in the military. There were more than 2,600 organizations nominated for this year’s Employer Support Freedom Award. The honor, according to Sanford, is intended to recognize employers who “provide exceptional support” to… Read more »
Officials share thoughts on herd immunity
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Monday’s update from the South Dakota Department of Health showed there are currently 154 active cases of COVID-19 in Hughes County– 116 of them being inmates or staff at the State Women’s Prison in Pierre. About one-fourth of the inmates have tested positive, but state epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says… Read more »
Watertown High School dealing with rising number of COVID cases
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Watertown High School is switching to an online learning schedule for the rest of this week, effective today. It’s due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases among students according to School District Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen. This doesn’t mean it’s vacation time for students. Danielsen hopes this is a… Read more »
Mount Marty dedicates fieldhouse
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Mount Marty University in Yankton dedicated the Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse on Friday. The 100,000 square foot facility holds an eight lane running track, an 80-yard artificial turf field plus workout and training rooms and class space. Mount Marty President Marc Long says it is another big step. Long says… Read more »
Pierre School Board members share thoughts on mask use
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Pierre School Board last week approved a plan to allow T-F Riggs High School to use a hybrid school day mode that alternates in-school attendance with on-line virtual learning. Like many places in South Dakota the use of face coverings and masks has been highly encouraged, but not mandated. District… Read more »
Rapid City Area Schools hoping to keep students in classrooms
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – With over 15 percent of students quarantining following the explosion of Covid-19 cases coming out of the Pierre school district, school systems statewide are considering their plans for attacking Covid-19 outbreaks. Rapid City Area Schools Public Information Manager Katy Urban said she hopes local schools are able to stay in… Read more »