RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A woman accused of helping a murder suspect avoid police and then failing to report the crime in Pine Ridge is expected to plead guilty to criminal charges. According to court documents, Jamie Ann Richards, is expected to enter the plea Wednesday in federal court in Rapid City. She could… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Active COVID cases drop by more than 350, no new deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The COVID numbers continued to drop according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. There were 244 confirmed cases and 595 recoveries, lowering the amount of active infections to 4,751, the lowest total in months. The number of people hospitalized in connection with the virus dropped by… Read more »
Colton man identified in fatal crash southeast of Madison
MADISON, S.D. (Press Release) – A Colton, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash southeast of Madison. A 2009 Chevy Impala was westbound on 241st Street and failed to stop at the intersection. It collided with a 2004 Buick LeSabre traveling southbound on South Dakota Highway… Read more »
Schaunaman reflects on past year, looks to the future
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While many major cities in South Dakota experienced tough times this past year because of the pandemic, Aberdeen had a solid year with sales tax revenue. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman talked about the past year. He said there are challenges and goals that lie ahead in the upcoming year. He also… Read more »
Legislators say they don’t feel threatened
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Despite FBI warnings of possible armed protests in the 50 state capitals in the coming days, South Dakota legislators say they don’t feel threatened. Representative Rhonda Milstead of Sioux Falls says she is not worried. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls says there is security inside and out. The Department of… Read more »
COVID numbers decreasing, officials still urging precautions
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – While active COVID-19 infections in South Dakota continue to go down, health care officials are still asking people to continue taking precautions. Sanford Health Medical Director, Dr Mike Wilde says they still have Covid patients in their hospitals. Wilde says while the state is doing very well with vaccinations, it will… Read more »
Nelson says broadband spending critical
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Governor Kristi Noem will ask state lawmakers to set aside $100 million over the next few years to expand and upgrade broadband internet service across the state. Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says that type of spending is critical. Nelson says its not only a matter of network speed, but… Read more »
Several issues getting a lot of attention as session gets underway
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The 2021 session of the South Dakota legislature begins at noon today in Pierre. Long time legislative lobbyist and observer Dave Owen says there are a few issues getting a lot of attention. Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says there will be extra money to… Read more »
SBA opens Paycheck Protection Program loan portal
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, has opened the Paycheck Protection Program loan portal today. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans today, and Second Draw PPP Loans on Wednesday, Jan.… Read more »
VanDerWolde promoted to brigadier general in SD National Guard
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota National Guard promoted Edwin VanDerWolde to the rank of brigadier general during a ceremony at Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, Jan. 9. VanDerWolde serves as the director of the joint staff and is the principal advisor to the SDNG Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jeff Marlette… Read more »